Is the auto-rotate good enough to recognize when the camera is sideways and pointing straight down, to horizontal and sideways?
872173
Most of the time it works. I'm not excited about the image quality, it's not a Hero.
872174
Not sure about that. I have no trouble going to 90 degrees but when I mounted it up side down it recorded up side down.
872175
The best answer I can give is referenced in the user guide on page 8 which states: "The auto-rotate feature is available only for video capturing, not still photo." and "Adjust your camera orientation before you start recording. The rotation feature will not be activated throughout the recording process." and "You can disable the auto-rotation function in the "General Settings" with the XS100 software."
1414099
Yup! Has a 180 degree option and also a 360 degree option. An on screen grid also shows up so you can see if your photo is properly level.
2231211
Yes it's fully automatic. It just doesn't "report" its presence to the body (so the camera will indeed try to AF).
780102
Yes, it very easily and smoothly rotates. As long as it has the place to screw at the bottom of the camcorder, you're fine.
517435
yes. There is a set screw that allows the camera to be rotated after mounting.
1150741
Yes. The camera can be set to automatically record when motion is sensed by the camera.
408667
It does. It has, like many, a "flower" setting which allows you to get right up close. Exactly how close I'm not sure. The technical specs probably tell you how close you can get before autofocus doesn't work. (which is what happens when you get too close)
667891
Yes -in fact there is one control lever for pointing camera up/down, and a second to rotate camera along lens axis for portrait/landscape orientation.There are also two built-in bubble levels for reference.
1994306
Yes it does. A very sophisticated image stabilization. It can be set in 4 different modes:1.Off2. Auto (both horizontal & vertical stabilization)3. Vertical only for up and down movements4. Horizontal only for panning horizontally.Trust this helps.
361553
Yes. the stand has a swivel neck which allows you to turn the camera to any direction of your choice even if it is mounted vertically overhead
1935343
Yes, you can set your points you want it to automatically rotate through or you can let it rotate on the default auto. It's actually a lot more flexible (and a lot more options) than I thought it would be. I would definitely recommend it.
602550
yes, there is a setting that allows you to swivel the camera's field of view; click the right arrow to open settings and effects, look down; there is a joystick to rotate the camera
1663833
Usually yes. If you're in an auto mode there me be a delay for focus / light metering etc like most dslrs. However none of that in manual.
54164
Yes. Or at least mine certainly does. Oddly the stabilization goes a bit wonky if there is no motion at all, so just don't use it when you're on a tripod.
845052
No need to do it electronically. The mounts gimbal in 60 degree cone and can rotate 360 degrees. You'll find a physical way to ensure the camera is right side up.
2266646
Yes, it automatically rotates them. I haven't noticed any distortion, however my pictures are all very large (1200x1000) jpeg files from my camera so I wonder if that helps with not seeing distortion.
716131
It's ok. Has a button on top that allows you to rotate in an out. The camera is not bad just takes some adjusting.