Video mode Has anyone tried the video mode? None of the previous reviews have a comment on it.
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Yes, I took video of my grand daughter's youth pagent. Using zoom, about 45 feet from the stage, I was delighted with the performance of this camera. Is it a video camera - no. But it does a very respectable job AND the audio came through loud and clear, with no external microphone. I'm satisfied. By the way, it's great as a still camera.
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it's very usable and you can select for HD screen ratio 16:9 or standard 4:3. The .mov file will have to be converted to something else if you plan on using the video in Studio and mixing it with non .mov file editing. It's a still camera with great video at hand if you need it.
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Did you try downloading DivX? It is free and needed to play the videos on my PC. It sounded like the chipmunks with no video.
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The one I purchased takes great videos straight out of the box. I have not even tried to take a still yet. I received very minimal instructions with this Quad yet it seems to me, video was the default and if you wanted to take a still, you had to press a button on the controller. I's been a few months now so I may be wrong, but I believe I am correct. Make sure you do not have a "stuck" button!
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Anybody?....we have tried everything. There is supposed to be an option for av out in the quality video settings. However the options in quality are the same as in panel quality. Very dissapointed right now. How do I get them both to play video as well as hearing the movie?
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Anthony: I used to have a JVC Everio, the first model out some years back. I loved the size of the thing, and it took great still pics. The only thing I didn't like was the .MOD file extensions for the videos. It was, quite frankly, a pain in the butt trying to deal with the vids. I ended up selling it. I don't know if they corrected that .MOD nonsense, but somehow I don't believe so. Go with the SONY (my opinion). Congrats on the baby :-) Mike
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It works great with the FZ150 in picture mode, but I am not sure about video mode. I have never tried it that way.
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I actually returned mine because the videos were choppy. I had wanted to do the same thing. I watched one movie that worked smoothly, and I could never get it to work again. However, the firmware may have been updated since then and work better.
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I have not used it for video, as it was a gift for my son. I will ask him and get back to you.
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The switching between video was fine....no problems at all there. Audio is another story. The audio cuts out and I never did find a concrete way to get it to come back on reliably. I eventually just stopped using the box. Its a paper weight now unfortunately.
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First, I'm in the market to buy this camera, I don't own one. I'm not trying to complain about the posts so far, but I'm wondering if you are simply using the auto mode when indoors, or have you tried other modes (Indoor Mode), ISO speeds, etc that the camera comes equipped with? If the images are "VERY POOR", what exactly have you tested? (Others report indoor images have been good).
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May I suggest looking at comparative videos on YOUTUBE and making sure that you click on the HD option. I find the YOUTUBE quality to be better than Vimeo. Please post your reactions then.Awaiing the CNET comparative review...
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No. I could not any video out of the DVI port. Maybe someone else has. Nothing on the box could verify that I could. Sometimes it does pay off to read the really fine print. It does have a pretty descent video out of the VGA port. 3 Stars
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I don't have that problem. I just have a problem with it not recording sound. The video is great, doesn't have blurry issues, I just can't get audio recording. But other than that, it's a good video.
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I video soccer games and baseball games on HD mode and although the screen is small (of course, since it is a pocket camera) the videos come out great. I've even used the underwater mode while snorkeling and loved the video.
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In a word Yes. I only ever shot one video just to see how it worked and the sound seemed weak. Never played on my computer though but did read that others had your same experience as you. Battery saving feature??
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Hi Tony: I have not tried the mp4 format at this time. I just returned from a trip and took over 2, 000 pictures that I am looking forward to prcessing. I cannot say enough of how great a camera works.Vic
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I had the same problem and the video playback was choppy. I don't think this product works very well. I wish I had an answer for you.