Comments on: *UPDATE* New Canon Video Camera & dSLR Features http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/03/update-new-canon-video-camera-dslr-features/ You gotta know Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:37:39 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Alex http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/03/update-new-canon-video-camera-dslr-features/comment-page-1/#comment-11478 Alex Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:59:38 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1655#comment-11478 Hello, I found a petition to add 720p HD video option to the Canon SX1 IS. Please sign it here: http://www.petitiononline.com/canonsx1/petition.html Hello,

I found a petition to add 720p HD video option to the Canon SX1 IS. Please sign it here:

http://www.petitiononline.com/canonsx1/petition.html

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]]> By: Alex http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/03/update-new-canon-video-camera-dslr-features/comment-page-1/#comment-7640 Alex Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:10:45 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1655#comment-7640 I tried PAL DVDs that I have encoded in the PS3 and Blu-ray player, and they said "Will not support PAL format" on the screen - or something to that effect. I don't have any 1080/50i or 25p Blu-rays, but I might try encoding one and seeing if it plays in the PS3 or Blu-ray player here, with HDMI to the TV, but I have my doubts. The HDV footage i played in an NTSC HDV camcorder I filmed in Australia using a Sony Z1 in 1080 50i. It played on the US spec Sony HC9, on the viewfinder, it did say 1080/50i, but using an HDMI cable, plugged in to the Sony Bravia, nothing was displayed on the TV. I have noticed it's common for US spec equipment not to support 50i/25p or PAL - or at least not specified on spec sheets. I tried PAL DVDs that I have encoded in the PS3 and Blu-ray player, and they said “Will not support PAL format” on the screen – or something to that effect. I don’t have any 1080/50i or 25p Blu-rays, but I might try encoding one and seeing if it plays in the PS3 or Blu-ray player here, with HDMI to the TV, but I have my doubts. The HDV footage i played in an NTSC HDV camcorder I filmed in Australia using a Sony Z1 in 1080 50i. It played on the US spec Sony HC9, on the viewfinder, it did say 1080/50i, but using an HDMI cable, plugged in to the Sony Bravia, nothing was displayed on the TV. I have noticed it’s common for US spec equipment not to support 50i/25p or PAL – or at least not specified on spec sheets.

]]> By: David http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/03/update-new-canon-video-camera-dslr-features/comment-page-1/#comment-7633 David Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:48:11 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1655#comment-7633 Also, all blu-ray players should play 1080 24p, which has no relationship to NTSC or PAL. So I'm curious what type of disc you tried playing that was 50i in blu-ray player and PS3? My understanding is while a Blu-ray disc will handle either 50i or 60i (and 24p) the DVD playback from those machines will still be region oriented to PAL or NTSC. I did a training video for a multinational company that was shot on my XH-A1 in 60i and from a Sony HDV in Europe in 50i. I put the footage in both formats on the Edius timeline and edited it, then output a 1080 30p master AVI, as well as a mastered NTSC DVD and PAL DVD. The only problem came when the PAL DVD region code on certain players in the UK, so I sent them a WD 80 gig hard drive with a 50i AVI on it that they mastered locally to get around the region code restrictions. So NTSC and PAL have not been the problem in HD for me, but the region code issue. Also, all blu-ray players should play 1080 24p, which has no relationship to NTSC or PAL. So I’m curious what type of disc you tried playing that was 50i in blu-ray player and PS3? My understanding is while a Blu-ray disc will handle either 50i or 60i (and 24p) the DVD playback from those machines will still be region oriented to PAL or NTSC.

I did a training video for a multinational company that was shot on my XH-A1 in 60i and from a Sony HDV in Europe in 50i. I put the footage in both formats on the Edius timeline and edited it, then output a 1080 30p master AVI, as well as a mastered NTSC DVD and PAL DVD. The only problem came when the PAL DVD region code on certain players in the UK, so I sent them a WD 80 gig hard drive with a 50i AVI on it that they mastered locally to get around the region code restrictions.

So NTSC and PAL have not been the problem in HD for me, but the region code issue.

]]> By: David http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/03/update-new-canon-video-camera-dslr-features/comment-page-1/#comment-7613 David Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:46:38 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1655#comment-7613 sounds like some corner cutting going on...this should not be an issue. sounds like some corner cutting going on…this should not be an issue.

]]> By: Alex http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/03/update-new-canon-video-camera-dslr-features/comment-page-1/#comment-7609 Alex Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:59:03 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1655#comment-7609 Actually, I have tried to play 1080/50i footage using US-spec Sony equipment. It played from a Sony HDV camcorder, it was able to play back the 50i footage despite only recording in 60i, but the Sony KDL-46V4100 wouldn't accept the 50i signal. The US spec BDP-S350 Blu-ray player and PS3 also will not play back 50i signals. So there's still more of a compatibility issue than region codes. Some countries like Australia get the majority of electronic equipment being compatible with NTSC formats, despite mainly being PAL based. Actually, I have tried to play 1080/50i footage using US-spec Sony equipment. It played from a Sony HDV camcorder, it was able to play back the 50i footage despite only recording in 60i, but the Sony KDL-46V4100 wouldn’t accept the 50i signal. The US spec BDP-S350 Blu-ray player and PS3 also will not play back 50i signals. So there’s still more of a compatibility issue than region codes. Some countries like Australia get the majority of electronic equipment being compatible with NTSC formats, despite mainly being PAL based.

]]> By: David http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/03/update-new-canon-video-camera-dslr-features/comment-page-1/#comment-7607 David Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:04:38 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1655#comment-7607 According to EICTA, all display devices sold as "HD ready" must among other conditions accept both 50Hz and 60Hz signals, so it's a mute issue. As for HD broadcast signals (over the air) yes in Europe they stuck with 50 hz, but unless you are broadcasting HD over the air it is a non-issue. Your HD TV or computer does not care if it's 24fps, 25fps, or 30fps. 50i and 60i are interlaced, so the progressive frame rate is really 25 (half of 50i) or 30 (half of 60i) fps. Region codes are the real problem. Just ask Queen Elizabeth why she couldn't watch the DVD Obama gave her. All this complaining about 50i vs. 60i, 25p vs. 30p is a joke. According to EICTA, all display devices sold as “HD ready” must among other conditions accept both 50Hz and 60Hz signals, so it’s a mute issue. As for HD broadcast signals (over the air) yes in Europe they stuck with 50 hz, but unless you are broadcasting HD over the air it is a non-issue. Your HD TV or computer does not care if it’s 24fps, 25fps, or 30fps. 50i and 60i are interlaced, so the progressive frame rate is really 25 (half of 50i) or 30 (half of 60i) fps.

Region codes are the real problem. Just ask Queen Elizabeth why she couldn’t watch the DVD Obama gave her. All this complaining about 50i vs. 60i, 25p vs. 30p is a joke.

]]> By: Alex http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/03/update-new-canon-video-camera-dslr-features/comment-page-1/#comment-7604 Alex Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:55:01 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1655#comment-7604 5DMkII fan boys that think their camera can outdo every video camera out there, in every way, consider this: Pro camcorders need: - * a high resolution EVF that is tiltable for lower and higher than eye level. * XLR audio inputs, with AGC and manual override, with 48Khz PCM audio. *Timecode in/out *genlock *remote CCU interface *ergonomic access to White Balance, AF/MF, iris, gain, manual and electronic zoom rocker switch *it needs to feel balanced for steady and comfortable long operation, for tilt,pan,zoom with the ability to pull-focus at the same time as needed. This is even more critical with larger image sensors. *long record times (FAT 32 will not do) - hey that rhymes! *If we are going to the cinematic camera route, then we need 4K output, not just 1080p, which is a TV/video format, not digital cinema. 5DMkII fan boys that think their camera can outdo every video camera out there, in every way, consider this:

Pro camcorders need: -

* a high resolution EVF that is tiltable for lower and higher than eye level.

* XLR audio inputs, with AGC and manual override, with 48Khz PCM audio.

*Timecode in/out

*genlock

*remote CCU interface

*ergonomic access to White Balance, AF/MF, iris, gain, manual and electronic zoom rocker switch

*it needs to feel balanced for steady and comfortable long operation, for tilt,pan,zoom with the ability to pull-focus at the same time as needed. This is even more critical with larger image sensors.

*long record times (FAT 32 will not do) – hey that rhymes!

*If we are going to the cinematic camera route, then we need 4K output, not just 1080p, which is a TV/video format, not digital cinema.

]]> By: Alex http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/03/update-new-canon-video-camera-dslr-features/comment-page-1/#comment-7603 Alex Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:46:56 +0000 http://www.canonrumors.com/?p=1655#comment-7603 Well there is PAL HD and NTSC HD, one being HD with 25 fps, and the other being HD with 30 fps. Have a look on new HD camcorders. One that does 1080/60i will still say NTSC, and one that records in 1080/50i will say PAL. Well there is PAL HD and NTSC HD, one being HD with 25 fps, and the other being HD with 30 fps. Have a look on new HD camcorders. One that does 1080/60i will still say NTSC, and one that records in 1080/50i will say PAL.

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