Recording formats for the HDC-SD600K, p vs. i The only progressive format this camera records in is 1920 x 1080/60p? No 24p or 30p? I don't think my computer is up to editing 60p, so it seems like the only other option is 1080i in various quality modes. Isn't everyone getting away from interlaced formats?Is there a reason they don't offer progressive recording at a lower frame rate? I thought this was the perfect camera, but now I'm not sure. Recording formats for the HDC-SD600K, p vs. i The only progressive format this camera records in is 1920 x 1080/60p? No 24p or 30p? I don't think my computer is up to editing 60p, so it seems... » Read More Recording formats for the HDC-SD600K, p vs. i The only progressive format this camera records in is 1920 x 1080/60p? No 24p or 30p? I don't think my computer is up to editing 60p, so it seems like the only other option is 1080i in various quality modes. Isn't everyone getting away from interlaced formats?Is there a reason they don't offer progressive recording at a lower frame rate? I thought this was the perfect camera, but now I'm not sure. « Show Less
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"Progressive 1080/24p (NTSC)*1 / 1080/25p (PAL)*2Set the HD camcorder to Digital Cinema mode to shoot in the progressive 1080/24p (24 pictures per second) format for NTSC area, and in the progressive 1080/25p format for PAL area. Progressive scanning captures clear, vibrant images with intricate detail. You also get faithful images with an appealing film-like quality."
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according to the UK website (ww.panasonic.co.uk) below, this sd600 camcorder is 50p"1080/50p recording (Full-HD, 1920 x 1080, 50 progressive recording) conveys about twice the information of 1080i (interlace) recording to produce the ultimate beauty in image quality, exceeding even conventional Full-HD images. It minimises afterimages and moiré patterns caused by subject motion and renders crisp, detailed images. 64GB SDXC Card can record approximately 27 hours and 30 minutes of 1920 x 1080i high-definition video in HE mode and approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes of 1920 x 1080p full high-definition video in 1080/50p mode" according to the UK website (ww.panasonic.co.uk) below, this sd600 camcorder is 50p"1080/50p recording (Full-HD, 1920 x 1080, 50 progressive recording) conveys about twice the information of 1080i (interlace) recording to produce the ultimate beauty in image quality, exceeding even conventional Full-HD images. It minimises afterimages and moiré patterns caused by subject motion and renders crisp, detailed images. 64GB SDXC Card can record approximately 27 hours and 30 minutes of 1920 x 1080i high-definition video in HE mode and approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes of 1920 x... » Read More according to the UK website (ww.panasonic.co.uk) below, this sd600 camcorder is 50p"1080/50p recording (Full-HD, 1920 x 1080, 50 progressive recording) conveys about twice the information of 1080i (interlace) recording to produce the ultimate beauty in image quality, exceeding even conventional Full-HD images. It minimises afterimages and moiré patterns caused by subject motion and renders crisp, detailed images. 64GB SDXC Card can record approximately 27 hours and 30 minutes of 1920 x 1080i high-definition video in HE mode and approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes of 1920 x 1080p full high-definition video in 1080/50p mode" « Show Less
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According to Fuji's compatible memory card list, SDHC is supported up to 32GB (with Class 6 recommended for HD - 1280x720). One very important note, though, I discovered on their website: "When a movie reaches a size of 4 GB, recording will briefly pause and then resume in a new file". This may or may not be a big deal for you. In HD 3D mode (1280x720@30fps), 4GB is only about 10 minutes of continuous shooting. As long as you break up your recording into small sections, it shouldn't be too much trouble. Oddly, in NON-HD shooting mode the filesize for any video file is 2GB instead of 4. For the money, though, it's hard to beat the features of this camera! According to Fuji's compatible memory card list, SDHC is supported up to 32GB (with Class 6 recommended for HD - 1280x720). One very important note, though, I discovered on their website: "When a movie reaches a size of 4 GB, recording will briefly pause and then resume in a new file". This may or may not be a big deal for you. In HD 3D mode (1280x720@30fps), 4GB is only about 10 minutes of continuous shooting. As long as you break up your recording into small sections, it shouldn't be too much trouble. Oddly, in NON-HD shooting mode the filesize for any video file is 2GB instead... » Read More According to Fuji's compatible memory card list, SDHC is supported up to 32GB (with Class 6 recommended for HD - 1280x720). One very important note, though, I discovered on their website: "When a movie reaches a size of 4 GB, recording will briefly pause and then resume in a new file". This may or may not be a big deal for you. In HD 3D mode (1280x720@30fps), 4GB is only about 10 minutes of continuous shooting. As long as you break up your recording into small sections, it shouldn't be too much trouble. Oddly, in NON-HD shooting mode the filesize for any video file is 2GB instead of 4. For the money, though, it's hard to beat the features of this camera! « Show Less
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You can choose AVCHD or MP4 format for filming movies. AVCHD is 1080 60i (interlaced), and MP4 is 30p (progressive). In MP4 you can select 1080, 720 or VGA mode.
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Hi Joe, the camcorder can record in either 60i or 60p in HD quality. Thanks_Mitch
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It plays in 3D 60i, according to its specifications. This camcorder records in 60P only for 2D.
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Think of lines going across your screen to form a picture. In interlace mode, e.g. 1080i, there would be 540 lines going across one way then 540 lines going across the other way...the lines do this 60 times a second, so your brain is fooled into seeing a solid picture of 1080 lines (interlaced from two sides), but these are made up of 540 lines of resolution. With a progressive picture, there are 1080 lines going one way and 1080 lines going the other way, which means you get twice the information on your picture screen and the picture is rock steady. While this is all good and well in theory, understand that DVDs have a max output of 480i and even though some DVD players, and/or HDTV sets will upconvert, a good 1080i picture is questionable. Right now, the XBox, Blu-ray DVD's, High def-DVD and some on air transmissions are your only sources of 1080p, however...that should be the standard in a few years, so....be happy you bought the 4095 and wait for the world to catch up.
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This model, the one with the "A", records in 60p/50p in 1080. which wasn't available in the previous versions. The PJ I think means that this product is to be sold in Japan. But it still has english interface and all that. I hope I helped :)
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Hello Eli please find the recording resolution belowNTSC : D1(704 X 480), HD1(704 X 240), CIF(352 X 240)PAL: D1(704 X 576), HD1(704 X 288), CIF(352 X 288)
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Yes and Yes. It is a fine machine and I am discovering new capabilities all the time. I was originally concerned that the HD tuner was "only" SDTV, but 480 SD is so much clearer than analog that it seems closer to 1080 HDTV than to the old analog. One unexpected benefit is that I can fit so much more programming on a DVD in SD, and I am now glad that it isn't 1080. Suggestion: I record HDTV programs in SP and HQ because they have a higher horizontal resolution, and analog and VHS tapes in the longer playing modes. I am currently watching an HDTV program I recorded last night in SP mode. The recorder automatically squeezed the image to 4:3 and stored it at the higher horizontal resolution. Now I can play it with the TV display in the horizontal stretch mode that turns 4:3 into 16:9. The higher recorded resolution preserves the image quality, and now the aspect ratio is back to original. It looks great on my 1080 HDTV and fills the whole screen. It could have also been recorded in a letterbox mode preserving the aspect ratio for viewing on an analog TV. So many options.
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Thanks for the response. I'm not really interested in the 24p aesthetic. I am interested in taking video of quarter midget race cars racing. I have a HV10 now that has two problems (as I see it). One is that it's HD format is 1080i and the other is that the HD video is compressed to the same bit rate as SD video. It looks like the native 24p mode of the HV40 could solve one of these problems. It boggles my mind that so few camcorders offer progressive recording. Nearly all the still cameras that take video do it in progressive format.
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The ultra records video faster. Some HD equipped camera's are to fast to write to a regular 32gb chip!! Check your camera's requirements.
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Hey! 1. There is definitely a considerable increase in quality between 60i and 60p, especially if you are using the camera to shoot movies. For example, for me, I usually add CG elements into my film since I enjoy making short films, and that does not necessarily sit well with 60i footage. The interlacing can cause weird artifacts especially while I'm compositing shots. The more lateral (horizontal) movement you have, the greater the quality of 60i depreciates compared to 60p. However, as much as I hate interlaced footage, i would stress that you consider what you use your camera for. If it is for straightforward home movies or other casual recordings, then you are FINE! You wouldn't necessarily appreciate or find as great a jump in quality. 2. I'm not going to pretend that I have expert knowledge on this. Your point seems valid. However, RAW bit rate is not always an accurate measure of video quality. And keep in mind that for both cases the bit rate corresponds to bits per second, and if there are 60 frames in a second, interlaced or not, each frame contains the same amount of data, with this data being either interpolated in the interlaced case, or actually captured in the progressive case. 60p at 28Mbps would look better than 60i at 25Mbps 3. You would think so right? However, due to standards that were set in the film industry back in the old days, and the reluctance of the industry to let go of these standards, 24fps is what most movies you watch in theaters are recorded/playing at. In essence it is what makes movies look like movies. Usually just after a glance you can tell whether any playing video is a movie or a TV show; It is because you are subconsciously used to movies looking like they do, i.e. at 24fps. Hence, for a short film maker like myself, 24fps mode is a huge plus! I hope i answered your questions, or at least did so partly. Cheers!
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Default recording seems to be at 1080h x 1440w which is a standard (1.333) ratio. However, you can easily set it to 1920x1080 or even 720p (which is produces a file size that is one quarter the size of the 1080). It really depends on what you're shooting for-- mobile screens? TV screens? Projection?We have two of these we use every Sunday, for delayed projection at other locations. We love them.
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If you're talking about the actual video you take that shows up on your tv, then the answer is 1080i or 1080p. If you're talking about the file format, its AVCHD. If you're talking about the file extensions that are on the files themselves, then its .MTS format. I have used Pinnacle Studio 15 and Adobe Premier to make videos and cutups from football footage to personal video.
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Fahad said on November 14, 2013Yes, I've been experimenting with option. To see what I exactly mean, watch the train in this clip http://youtu.be/rz_kIt1NFpo JJ said on November 14, 2013 | Edit Some thoughts that might improve quality:Is the video jumpy on the camcorder display also?Are you recording in AVCHD or MP4?Are you recording to the on-board hard drive or to an SD card?If the video clip does not jump in the camera, then look at you computer.Do you have a really fast video processor to handle the large video files?Was the video rendered (in some video editing program like Adobe Premier) before uploading to U-Tube.Have you contacted the SONY customer support line? Fahad said on November 14, 2013Yes, I've been experimenting with option. To see what I exactly mean, watch the train in this clip http://youtu.be/rz_kIt1NFpo JJ said on November 14, 2013 | Edit Some thoughts that might improve quality:Is the video jumpy on the camcorder display also?Are you recording in AVCHD or MP4?Are you recording to the on-board hard drive or to an SD card?If the video clip does not jump in the camera, then look at you computer.Do you have a really fast video processor to handle the large video files?Was... » Read More Fahad said on November 14, 2013Yes, I've been experimenting with option. To see what I exactly mean, watch the train in this clip http://youtu.be/rz_kIt1NFpo JJ said on November 14, 2013 | Edit Some thoughts that might improve quality:Is the video jumpy on the camcorder display also?Are you recording in AVCHD or MP4?Are you recording to the on-board hard drive or to an SD card?If the video clip does not jump in the camera, then look at you computer.Do you have a really fast video processor to handle the large video files?Was the video rendered (in some video editing program like Adobe Premier) before uploading to U-Tube.Have you contacted the SONY customer support line? « Show Less
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I just bought this camera with a PQI 2 GB SD card and do not have any problems with it. In fact, trying to format the card on my PC only gave me 1 GB of available space so i formated it on the SD600 and got the proper 1.86 GB available memory. For what it's worth, I can get 711 pictures on best (superfine) quality with this card.
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according to the UK website (ww.panasonic.co.uk) below, this sd600 camcorder is 50p "1080/50p recording (Full-HD, 1920 x 1080, 50 progressive recording) conveys about twice the information of 1080i (interlace) recording to produce the ultimate beauty in image quality, exceeding even conventional Full-HD images. It minimises afterimages and moir patterns caused by subject motion and renders crisp, detailed images. 64GB SDXC Card can record approximately 27 hours and 30 minutes of 1920 x 1080i high-definition video in HE mode and approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes of 1920 x 1080p full high-definition video in 1080/50p mode"