Does anyone have any info on 2nd or Next Generation HDR-SR1 More optical zoom or increasing GB space from 30 to 60?
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The next generations are up for pre-sale, SR5 and SR7 :Sony HDR-SR7 AVCHD 6.1MP 60GB High Definition Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
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Not sure about the optical part but the hard drive is the Zif type and I know they have 80GB ones. They are used in iPods. Not sure what other sizes. Very easy to switch. You can do it yourself
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I've been searching for the same info and found nothing as of yet. Hopefully someone in the know will respond.
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If they'r enot going to jump straight to 150GB or more, why even bother? Solid-state memory has already exceeded 32GB and has MUCH better performance attributes, including durability, energy/battery life, and flexibility.I will hold out for either a 1TB version or 64GB flash disk (or 32GB Flash disk + CF card expansion capability). And forget it if they try to ram some proprietary codec down my throat!
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Thank you, Chad. What an excellent site. I wound up buying the MK3008GAL (30gb ZIF 40 5mm) which was like the original replacement. It worked just fine of course but next time around, I wonder how large I could go and still conform to the built-in firmware limitations?
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My event's photos need much more than 8gb. So unless you're just doing regular sessions and not events, you'd need larger.
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I'm going to be giving this a shot as I'm shooting 4k and want to process footage in the field. I'll let you know after I spring for this unit. Either way, its still a good drive and I'm sure it should work with at the minimum a lower resolution in the timeline.
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Sorry, this won't be the complete answer because I actually haven't used this camera much, but I can at least tell you that you'll more than likely be limited by storage capacity for the 1000fps. I routinely fill up my 32gb (it might be 64) card with several 1-2 minute clips. You really have to re-encode them to get the file size down while still maintaining quality image (google handbrake - fairly easy, powerful, and free!). The 480 can easily do much longer (5, 10+? Minutes), but again I haven't used it much. Sorry again it's not as detailed as you're looking for, hopefully it helps some. Good luck! Sorry, this won't be the complete answer because I actually haven't used this camera much, but I can at least tell you that you'll more than likely be limited by storage capacity for the 1000fps. I routinely fill up my 32gb (it might be 64) card with several 1-2 minute clips. You really have to re-encode them to get the file size down while still maintaining quality image (google handbrake - fairly easy, powerful, and free!). The 480 can easily do much longer (5, 10+? Minutes), but again I haven't used it much. Sorry again it's not as detailed as you're looking for, hopefully it helps some.... » Read More Sorry, this won't be the complete answer because I actually haven't used this camera much, but I can at least tell you that you'll more than likely be limited by storage capacity for the 1000fps. I routinely fill up my 32gb (it might be 64) card with several 1-2 minute clips. You really have to re-encode them to get the file size down while still maintaining quality image (google handbrake - fairly easy, powerful, and free!). The 480 can easily do much longer (5, 10+? Minutes), but again I haven't used it much. Sorry again it's not as detailed as you're looking for, hopefully it helps some. Good luck! « Show Less
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First make sure you have the Sony Optriarc Plus, Yes they are mkm-001, and mine reads them as 8.7gb and burns really well
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Sean (re: your 9/2/10 post)....I don't see such an update promised at the (Roku) linked page you provided. The only free update "**coming later this year (in November, 2010)" that it mentions is relating to USB compatibility. AND...they don't mention anything about the older HD-XR, but only about the new "XD" models! I presently own 2 of the (previous generation model) HD-XR units and would be glad to see such a (1080p) update, which would allow me to keep my existing units. But if not, then I'm considering the new model. Please re-check and clarify what you wrote, in case I'm missing something. Thanks! Sean (re: your 9/2/10 post)....I don't see such an update promised at the (Roku) linked page you provided. The only free update "**coming later this year (in November, 2010)" that it mentions is relating to USB compatibility. AND...they don't mention anything about the older HD-XR, but only about the new "XD" models! I presently own 2 of the (previous generation model) HD-XR units and would be glad to see such a (1080p) update, which would allow me to keep my existing units. But if not, then I'm considering the new model. Please re-check and clarify what you wrote, in... » Read More Sean (re: your 9/2/10 post)....I don't see such an update promised at the (Roku) linked page you provided. The only free update "**coming later this year (in November, 2010)" that it mentions is relating to USB compatibility. AND...they don't mention anything about the older HD-XR, but only about the new "XD" models! I presently own 2 of the (previous generation model) HD-XR units and would be glad to see such a (1080p) update, which would allow me to keep my existing units. But if not, then I'm considering the new model. Please re-check and clarify what you wrote, in case I'm missing something. Thanks! « Show Less
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One other question I had - does having more than 1GB give you any kind of advantage? Or, does the BD-Live technology only utilize 1GB anyway - making any additional flash memory superfluous?
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This is a joke. It's the same exact camera for more money. The 4 gig is more expensive than the old 8 gig, lol. I had a reg. vado and am thinking of getting the old 8 gig. The original Vado was terrible in low light situations. Tried to capture video of a tv when the room was only moderately lit and all you could see was light intense light from the tv. How is the HD vado in low light situations? Anyone?
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I have been able to get video off of both to test. MJPEG is typically cleaner than MPEG4, but it is so inconvenient for video due to the large file sizes. Even the MPEG4 720p files are HUGE and I have about 40GB's worth thus far, so I don't see how on earth anybody could shoot 720p MJPEG as that would equal about 135GB's and I've only been shooting with the HD1a camera since September. 3.4 minutes per gigabyte and Canon's Japan website recommends a card with a 20 MB/s or higher speed for the HD since it is MJPEG. That poses problem for people who purchase slower cards not knowing. After playing with both the HD2 and the TX-1 at recent trade shows, I'm sticking with MPEG4 and upgrading to the HD2 since the low light is significantly improved over the HD1a I have today (visible improvement!). I also was not a fan of the ultra-tiny TX-1 design. There is only room for two fingers below the lens which makes it difficult to hold and shoot with and the camera, being boxy, doesn't sit correctly in my hand. Also the controls are set up for this being a digital still camera and not for it being a "hybrid" like the Sanyo products. I do like the retractable lens, but then there is no option for the wide-angle lens adapter like the HD1a/HD2.
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2.1MP for shared(dual) mode...while recording video. 4MP when capturing stills only
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I have a Canon HF 200, and have been trying to find some way to play my HD files on the BD-60. So far, no luck. I've emailed and called customer service to ask what formats are supported - waste of time. The customer rep said this was only available on the BD-80 (despite what the manual states) Good luck.
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Wait for the sigma's that were just announced at PMA... they look like they fit the bill - fixing previous issues.. google dp2s. As far as the X1 - I cancelled. I'd rather have a 7d for less money honestly. Leica killed my desire with all the flipping delays.
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Nope not the one. I'm waiting for a solid state True Full HD (1920x1080) 30p solution. I couldn't care less about HDDVD BlueRay compatibility. I'll be playing the files from HDD of HTPC. I'm considering Sanyo VPC-HD2 as interim camera.
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When you said 'under 4GB' I thought it likely your problem was with 'over 4GB.' As noted the 'fix' is not only super easy but it also frees up lots of space on your SD card. So just use moo0 to make a 1.5 or 2gb size version of Gravity. Just checked, copy of Gravity is 1.7GB so I think I set moo0 for 1.5 and it came out close as 1.7. Be sure to check out Food Fight, a short by I think LG, on youtube. Just about the most fun 3D demo and great to show others what the Inferno can do. Re: how much I know.... I just happen to have had a head start on the learning curve...much fun. BTW I am using Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate, a good all around converter, to kill all black bars and play all my 3D videos on the full 8" screen. Some of these movies in letterbox kill about 30% of the already small screen. The very slight stretch on some images is worth it to me for the full screen playback. Feel free to follow up if you encounter more 'bumps.'
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I decided I did not want to worry about space so I put a PNY 128 GB Elite in ours. It was a little pricey at $63 but it is very fast. P.S. Love this camera.
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alan's post is it in a nutshell. i have a zoom q3 that i record on a grand piano with, and the lack of at least a fixed "mid-gain" is the biggest drawback to the device. their new HD version doesn't address it either. too bad, because it is a nice little unit for the money.