Is this really going to be HD? Does anybody know if that will be changing with the April product release?
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no, this camcorder is not High Definition. It does not record in either 1080i or 720p. It does say however that it is high resolution, which is where I think it gets almost misrepresented. Here is the confusion.. Widescreen HR Recording The FS200 records true High Resolution Widescreen for picture perfect video. Canon's Widescreen HR Mode uses the entire width of the image sensor, capturing true 16:9 widescreen. What difference does it make? It's simple. The more pixels captured, the better your final image quality is. Notice that it does not say High DEFINITION, it says high RESOLUTION. Easy way to truly know is that In order for something to be high-def it has to be 1080i or 720p!
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Thanks for your response. So... Is there any difference in picture quality?
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I haven't heard or seen any of that. This is not an HD camera at all. The newest version on banggood includes a 720p camera. You can't tell by looking at the unit. You have to look at the box. It will have a sticker on it stating 720p
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Yes, apparently a "Standard HD" has 720 pixels. This one has 1080 pixels and is referred to as a "Full HD."
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So how's the FIOS? Do you notice a big improvement in HD picture quality? I'm getting FIOS installed at the end of March and can't wait!
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I have been tweaking my new set's picture for 3 days now. The high def is terrific but I only get 12 channels of HD. Since 50% of my viewing will be standard def cable channels, I am very disappointed that I can't get the SD picture to a level of acceptability. (I feel compelled to go to another room and watch non-HD programs on my old 36" CRT.) Any suggestions on setting changes for SD programs? A lot of the screen is blurry and pixelated (with or without the 120-Hz on).
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Yes it is. I double checked the description and if you look under product description there's quite a but about it's HD features. It really is a good TV and I'm glad I purchased it.
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Nope not the one. I'm waiting for a solid state True Full HD (1920x1080) 30p solution. I couldn't care less about HDDVD BlueRay compatibility. I'll be playing the files from HDD of HTPC. I'm considering Sanyo VPC-HD2 as interim camera.
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Well there is defiantly space on the HD for more, but it comes with no mention of when or how you would add any additional movies. So looks like the press release was not telling the truth at least for the moment!
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Alright thank you. I think blurays will automatically upscale on even old players but I'll UPGRADE
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Hi Marcel:Thanks, that information is really helpful. Can you comment on the accuracy and acceptability of the color when you use the WD TV media hub to show jpeg photos on an HDTV? I realize this can be quite subjective, but if you have used a WD TV to show jpegs on an HDTV, I would be interested in your comments.Thanks, Richard
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I just picked one up from BB today, and the included manual isn't much more helpful. According to the manual, it is going to be up to the individual production of discs as far as what you'll be able to get from components. IF the protection is enabled, without HDMI you will only be able to view 480i or 480p. 720p or 1080i, either through HD DVD or upconverted SD DVD would/could be blocked. Hope this helps. Like I said, I have the unit and I'm watching it now with SD DVDs until tomorrow, and the upconversion is MUCH better than my previous Toshiba DVD upconversion player. Star Wars III was absolutely fantastic (picture wise. Unfortunately this unit cannot yet "upconvert" poor scripts, but I digress). If anyone wants to ask anymore questions, I'll be picking up a couple HD DVDs tomorrow (Tuesday 4/18) as well as getting some from Netflix, so I'll have plenty of review material.
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It is. You just can't tell because there is only so much that up-conversion can do. It isn't some magic wand that suddenly turns 480p into 1080p. All it does is enhance what is there, if there isn't enough there to be properly enhanced you wont see much difference.
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Everything I record is hd, and I don't know the other info.sorry about that.
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They have been released already. All of the stock/versions A1, A2, X1, X2 sold out rather quickly. Another shipment should be arriving the end of this month supposedly. I pre-ordered an A2 version from here. It only lacks a blu-ray drive which is not a big deal for me at least. You can check anywhere on the net. Every site is taking orders but they are pre-orders only. I've had great service from Amazon and figure they'll get one of the larger shipments.
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Hi, No this won't record in HD even though it may be broadcast in HD. You'd need a blueray recorder to keep it to HD quality. This is just standard definition quality. I really like the units though if that's not an issue.
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The picture quality depends on your file. If you have a video file or a photo of low quality/resolution, do not expect too see it as HD. If you have high quality files, then it will play them great.