JVC Everio GZ-HM400 AVCHD Camcorder Raw Sample. November 1, 2009
Posted by 37prime in : AVCHD, Announcement, Apple, Applications, Apps, Entertainment, Leopard, Mac OS X, Media, Movies, News, Resources, Reviews, Snow Leopard, TV, Tech, Troubleshooting, iPhone, iPod, iTunes , add a commentThe latest video sample I obtained is from JVC Everio GZ-HM400 AVCHD Camcorder.
- 32GB Internal Memory.
- SD/SDHC Memory Card Slot.
- 1/2.33″ CMOS Sensor.
- 10x Optical Zoom.
- 24MBPS (VBR).
The video quality is above average thanks to the larger CMOS sensor (at 0.429 inch). The video was taken in a low light condition thus the grainy pictures. You can view the h.264 video here or download the Raw file in ISO format (150.5MB).
The video is imported using iMovie ‘09; iPhone and iPod touch compatible.
JVC Everio GZ-HM400 @ Amazon.com
First Impressions: 27-inch iMac and Magic Mouse. October 23, 2009
Posted by very in : Announcement, Apple, Applications, Apps, Mac OS X, Media, News, Pictures, Resources, Reviews, Snow Leopard, Tech , add a commentI went to the Apple Store earlier today to help a friend buying a MacBook Pro earlier today. While waiting, I had a chance to play around with the new 27-inch iMac and the Magic Mouse.
The new 27-inch iMac looks really nice with its 16:9 screen ratio. The black borders now extends to the edges of the body. The screen itself looks spectacular. One of the best large computer screens I have ever seen. The iMac lines now sport SD/SDHC card slot positioned below the Optical Drive slot.
The new iMac initially ships with Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.1 build 10A2155 that includes the Magic Mouse support.
The Magic Mouse itself is surprisingly small and low-profiled. It feels a little bit heavy for its size and yet light enough to move around. Using the two-finger swipe takes a bit to get used to. I found out for me it is easier to use the thumb and index finger to swipe instead of using the index and middle finger.
I will be buying this Magic Mouse for review purpose. Unfortunately it was not available in stock at the local Apple Store today.
Canon Vixia HFS100 Camcorder Raw AVCHD Sample July 15, 2009
Posted by very in : AVCHD, Announcement, Media, Movies, News, Pictures, Resources, Reviews, Tech, Troubleshooting , add a commentCanon Vixia HFS100 – Retail Price $1099.99
Canon Vixia HFS100 is priced as low as $969.00 at Amazon.com (July 15th, 2009).
Canon Vixia HFS100 is priced as low as $869.00 at Buy.com (July 15th, 2009).
Check out the sample video from Canon Vixia HFS100 below.
ISO of the raw AVCHD files is also available here.
Canon Vixia HFS100 features:
- 1920×1080 HD video recording
- 24p and 30p recording mode
- 10x Optical Zoom with O.I.S.
- 1/2.6″ 8.59 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
- 24Mbps Recording
Canon Vixia HFS100 is pretty much the same camcorder with Canon Vixia HFS10. Canon Vixia HFS10 records to SDHC card and the bbuilt-in 32GB Flash Memory Canon Vixia HFS100 records only to SDHC card. If you’re looking to buy Canon Vixia HFS100 and want to check out the recording quality, download the raw AVCHD files from Canon Vixia HFS100. The 1/2.6″ CMOS Image sensor makes both Canon Vixia HFS10 and Canon Vixia HFS100 stand out among their competitions. Sony HDR-XR520V has a 1/2.88″ CMOS sensor.
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Disclaimer:
If you bought anything through Amazon link above, and I get some kickbacks.
“If you buy Canon Vixia HFS100, I can buy this Canon Vixia HV40 HDV Camcorder or the Canon Vixia HFS100” to paraphrase the great Robert Schimmel.
Panasonic HDC-HS20 Camcorder Raw AVCHD Sample July 15, 2009
Posted by very in : AVCHD, Announcement, Media, Movies, News, Pictures, Resources, Reviews, Tech, Troubleshooting , 2commentsPanasonic HDC-HS20 – Retail Price $749.95
Panasonic HDC-HS20 is priced as low as $609.95 at Amazon.com (July 15th, 2009).
Panasonic HDC-HS20 is priced as low as $618.06 at Buy.com (July 14th, 2009).
Check out the sample video from Panasonic HDC-HS20 below.
ISO of the raw AVCHD files is also available here.
Panasonic HDC-HS20 features:
- 1920×1080 HD video recording
- 80GB HDD & SD Card Hybrid
- 16x Optical Zoom with O.I.S.
- LEICA DICOMAR Lens
- iA Mode with AF Tracking & Touch Screen
I do not like Hard Drive based camcorders for personal reasons. The Hard Drive capacity is getting bigger and bigger; I am having hard time archiving the raw AVCHD files. Panasonic HDC-HS20 also uses SDHC card as recording media. I’d get Panasonic HDC-SD20 instead of Panasonic HDC-HS20, but that’s just me. Having to own and use numbers of Panasonic and Canon AVCHD Camcorders, I’d now go with Canon Vixia HV40 HDV and Canon Vixia HFS100. The 1/6-inch MOS image sensor is a bit small to produce crisp and vibrant video. Compared to Canon Vixia HFS100 and Sony HDR-XR520V, Panasonic HDC-HS20 is way outclassed. But considering the price, it is a much better choice for those who are looking for an HD camcorder at a lower price.
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Disclaimer:
If you bought anything through Amazon link above, and I get some kickbacks.
“If you buy Panasonic HDC-HS20, I can buy this Canon Vixia HV40 HDV Camcorder” to paraphrase the great Robert Schimmel.
Sony HDR-XR520V Camcorder Raw AVCHD Sample July 14, 2009
Posted by very in : AVCHD, Announcement, Media, Movies, News, Pictures, Resources, Reviews, Tech , add a commentSony HDR-XR520V – Retail Price $1,499.99
Sony HDR-XR520V is priced as low as $1,240.99 at Amazon.com (July 14th, 2009).
Sony HDR-XR520V is priced as low as $1,248.00 at Buy.com (July 14th, 2009).
Check out the sample video from Sony HDR-XR520V below.
ISO of the raw AVCHD files is also available here.
Sony HDR-XR520V features:
- 1920×1080 HD video recording
- 12.1 MP still image capture
- 240GB hard disk drive
- 1/2.88″ Exmor R CMOS sensor
- Geotagging support with built-in GPS receiver
One of the first consumer grade High-Definition AVCHD camcorders with GPS receiver that I have ever played with. Another feature I really like about Sony camcorders is the NightShot capability which is practically absent from other brands. Sony HDR-XR520V is also capable to record up to 240 fps.
Smooth Slow Record:
The Smooth Slow Record mode increases the record rate from 60 frames per second (fps) to 240 fps, allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds. This is a great tool for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight. In addition, you record an audio track to narrate the video footage.
I only have a short time to play with this camcorder, I found the on-screen menu is a little bit less intuitive. Overall I like this camcorder, the sticker price is a little bit high.
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Disclaimer:
If you bought anything through Amazon link above, and I get some kickbacks.
“If you buy Sony HDR-XR520V, I can buy this Canon Vixia HV40 HDV Camcorder” to paraphrase the great Robert Schimmel.
AVCHD Camcorders: 3 New Raw Samples. July 13, 2009
Posted by very in : AVCHD, Announcement, Media, Movies, News, Resources, Reviews, Tech , add a commentThree disk images from three AVCHD camcorders are being uploaded to the server. The links will be posted with more info on the camcorders respectively.
The AVCHD camcorders are:
Please check back for the links to the disk images.
Windows 7 Includes Native AVCHD Support. July 11, 2009
Posted by very in : AVCHD, Announcement, Applications, Apps, Media, Microsoft, Movies, News, Resources, Reviews, Tech, Troubleshooting, Windows , add a commentQuick post!
Testing some raw clips from AVCHD camcorders, and I found out the the current incarnation of Windows 7 can play AVCHD without any additional codecs/programs.
