03.09.08
Posted in Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, AVCHD, iMovie, Leopard, Mac OS X, Media, Movies, News, Resources, Reviews, Tech at 1:54 am by 37prime
Despite its compatibility problem with Mac OS X, Panasonic HDC-SD9 is a great HD camcorder. If you are using Macs and wanting to get this camera, it is best to wait until Apple releases updates to iMovie ’08, Final Cut Express 4, and Final Cut Pro 6.
In the meantime, check out the screen capture from Panasonic HDC-SD9 and compare it to the one from Panasonic HDC-SD5. Notice the interlacing on Panasonic HDC-SD5 screen capture.
Panasonic HDC-SD9 Screen Capture
Panasonic HDC-SD5 Screen Capture
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03.08.08
Posted in Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, AVCHD, Entertainment, iMovie, Leopard, Mac OS X, Media, Movies, Music, News, Resources, Reviews, Tech, Troubleshooting at 11:56 pm by 37prime
UPDATE (2008.04.11):
I finally get it to work with Final Cut Pro!!! just search for HDC-SD9 on this blog.
Panasonic HDC-SD9 is capable recording video in 1080p and 24 mode. This is one great feature on a compact camcorder. The quality of the video is amazing.
Unfortunately for Mac users, this camcorder is not fully compatible with iMovie ’08, Final Cut Express 4, and Final Cut Pro 6. The three applications crash during playback or import of videos recorded in non-”24p Digital Cinema” mode. When the “24p Digital Cinema” mode is turned on, iMovie ’08, Final Cut Express 4, and Final Cut Pro 6 can playback and import the recorded video. Even though the three applications can play and import the video, some problems persist.
To illustrate the problems, please check-out the following videos. Both videos were recorded at the same time, one is using Panasonic HDC-SD5 and the other is using Panasonic HDC-SD9. You’ll see how the HDC-SD9 video is playing faster than the actual recording.
Both videos are resized to 960×540 resolutions. This is done due to the sheer monstrosity of the 1920×1080 file size. QuickTime 7 is required for proper playback.
Panasonic HDC-SD5 Recording (H.264 13.2MB)
Panasonic HDC-SD9 Recording (H.264 9.2MB)
The imported video plays faster while the audio plays at normal speed. Somehow the video and audio go out of sync during the import. By default iMovie ’08 transcoded the AVCHD video to Apple Intermediate Codec, while Final Cut Pro transcoded the AVCHD video to Apple ProRes 422. I will try importing the AVCHD video to another format using Final Cut Pro later.
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Posted in Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, AVCHD, iMovie, Leopard, Mac OS X, Media, Movies, News, Resources, Reviews, Tech at 8:52 pm by 37prime
Panasonic HDC-SD9 is capable of recording video in 1080p/24p mode. Mac users find out that iMovie ’08, Final Cut Express 4, and Final Cut Pro 6 are unable to read/import videos from HDC-SD9 that are not recorded in 24p mode.
UPDATE:
Currently iMovie ’08, Final Cut Express 4, and Final Cut Pro 6 do not transcode AVCHD video correctly. The video is faster than the audio.
More info here.
To enable the highest quality recording and 24p mode, go to the “video” menu, and set the followings:
- REC MODE: HA1920
- 24pDIGITAL CINEMA: ON
By selecting those options, the HDC-SD9 camera will be recording in 1080p and 24p mode. In addition to that, Mac users can import the videos to iMovie ’08, Final Cut Express 4, or Final Cut Pro 6.
UPDATE:
For some reasons, Final Cut Pro imported the video and speed it up a little bit. One video runs about 40 seconds, while the imported video runs about 28 seconds. It is clear that Final Cut Pro does not fully understand the recording mode from this camera.
HDC-SD5 (left) vs. HDC-SD9 (right)
HDC-SD9 24p Digital Cinema mode turned on
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03.07.08
Posted in Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, AVCHD, Cat, Entertainment, iMovie, Leopard, Mac OS X, MacBook, Media, Movies, News, Pictures, Resources, Reviews, Tech, TV at 10:32 pm by 37prime
UPDATE:
Panasonic HDC-SD9: The Trouble with Mac OS X
Another video, with audio intact. Imported using Final Cut Pro 6.0.2.
Panasonic HDC-SD9 video sample:
- Recording Mode: HA1920
- 24p Digital Cinema mode
- Imported using Final Cut Pro 6.0.2
- H.264 @ 1920 x 1080
- 10.80 mbits/s
- 27 seconds
- 35.4 MB
- Done on 15-inch MacBook Pro Core Duo 2.0GHz, Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.2
Final Cut Pro is having trouble playing/importing when the video is recorded with “24p Digital Cinema” mode turned off.
UPDATE:
For some reasons, Final Cut Pro imported the video and speed it up a little bit. The original video runs about 40 seconds, while the imported video runs about 28 seconds. It is clear that Final Cut Pro does not fully understand the recording mode from this camera.
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Posted in Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, AVCHD, iMovie, Leopard, Mac OS X, Media, News, Resources, Reviews, Tech at 6:48 pm by 37prime
My order of Panasonic HDC-SD9 through Amazon.com has arrived.
I’ve been reading about the problems people has with Final Cut Pro and iMovie ’08. I will test this camera and post it here.
Pictures of Panasonic HDC-SD9
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03.05.08
Posted in Announcements, AVCHD, Media, Movies, News, Resources, Reviews, Tech at 12:29 pm by 37prime
UPDATE:
It has been shipped!!!!!
The following items have been shipped to you by Amazon.com:
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Qty Item Price Shipped Subtotal
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Amazon.com items (Sold by Amazon.com, LLC):
1 Panasonic HDC-SD9 AVCHD 3C…
My order of Panasonic HDC-SD9 through Amazon.com is shipping soon. I should be getting it on Friday.
Items shipping soon:
Delivery estimate: March 7, 2008
1 of: Panasonic HDC-SD9 AVCHD 3CCD Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC
Full reports when I got it.
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03.04.08
Posted in Announcements, AVCHD, Media, Movies, News, Resources, Reviews, Tech at 11:58 am by 37prime
To my surprise, Amazon listed Panasonic HDC-SD9 as “in-stock”, as I checked it today. I can’t wait to get my hands on this camcorder. I own Panasonic HDC-SD5 and it has been great, but it is still in 1080i realm. I am looking forward to the “progressive 1080/24p” mode on the HDC-SD9
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02.07.08
Posted in Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, AVCHD, Cat, iMovie, Leopard, Mac OS X, MacBook, Media, Movies, Music, News, Resources, Reviews, Tech at 3:43 am by 37prime
I would like to share a short video clip of Meatloaf T. Cat, taken using Panasonic HDC-SD5 AVCHD Camcorder.
Video info:
- H.264 at 960×540 resolution.
- 3890.41 kbps data rate.
- 29.97 frame-rate.
- 1 minute and 30 seconds.
- 41.9MB file size.
Other info:
Check out other AVCHD Camcorder video clips here:
http://37prime.com/blog/?s=avchd
AVCHD Camcorders I have used:
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01.24.08
Posted in Announcements, AVCHD, Media, Movies, News, Pictures, Resources, Tech at 2:23 pm by 37prime
Panasonic announces new HD products at CES 2008. One of them is the successor to Panasonic HDC-SD5. Enter Panasonic HDC-SD9, now records in 1080p (24p) mode. It is slated for March 31st, 2008 release date.
Tech Specs:
- 1920 x 1080 progressive recording, 24p mode [1080p (24p)].
- Leica Dicomar lens, 10x optical zoom; Advanced Mega Optical Image Stabilizer.
- Face detection technology; Intelligent Shooting Guide.
- 5.1-channel surround sound; Zoom mic feature.
- Records to SD and SDHC memory cards.
- 1/6″ 3CCD sensors.
- High-speed burst shooting at 24 frames/second, 2.1-megapixel picture.
Pre-order Panasonic HDC-SD9 at Amazon.com
More info on Panasonic HDC-SD9:
http://www.panasonic.com/cesshow/
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