Canon Powershot S5 IS movie quality: How is quality?
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Mike, Originally I was not able to use premiere, but once I installed the MJPEG codec I can edit just like a normal avi. There is a trial codec and one to purchase (pegasus?)
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Same question for me. Most reviews seem to prefer the Canon for picture quality, but I'm concerned about the ease of use.
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Video quality from the camera is great. Just make sure you're using the STM lenses otherwise you will get the motor noise when it's focusing. Also, autofocusing with video is a little slow to lock-on compared to most camcorders today.
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Quick question for all of you who know a little bit more. This is mostly aimed at the guy who used WMM. " Did you lose any quality converting it? " Obviously we all bought this camera b/c it has decent quality but if you lose it what the point. Thanks for the help, Cheers!
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My S5 works very well with this SanDisk card, it can handle both 720 & 1080 formats just fine. If you record in just 720, then you will have more space for other files as 720 takes less space than 1080... that's all.
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What about video performance? I've heard good things about the S5 (with stereo sound).
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i'd suggest searching you tube/vimeo for the handful of clips f/tm700 that were shot in 1080p/24 cinema mode and the HA 1080i mode...judge for yourself if the quality is good enough...if you have at least a dual-core computer 2.0-3.0 ghz you should be ok power wise.
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Picture quality actually is better without the flash in low light. Video is grainy but you can make adjustments for better low light filming.
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Thanks for your response. So... Is there any difference in picture quality?
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Image qualitly for sd4000 is good. The video is wonderful - very good in low light with a f/2.0 lens. The SD4500 had higher definition video at 1080 as opposed to 720 on the sd4000. The S95 has more manual controls. I like this camera except - no F/2.0 lens, no zooming when shooting video. My fav is the SD4000.
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It's not bad. I come from film days. This high ISO stuff is all foreign to me. Ha. I seldom shoot faster than 400 ISO so it's fantastic. AT higher speeds you get junk and noise. But you get that in all cameras. No matter what u choose remember that photography is just writing with light, very bright light. Though digital marketing seems to say we can use less bright light... It's just marketing...
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I just got mine in the mail today and tried a few small videos around the house and am having video quality issues as well. I would say I'm not even getting 480i quality. The image is incredibly speckly (non-static blotches moving around in the darks). Looks the same whether I play it on my HDTV or on my computer (plenty fast for HD video). What am I doing wrong? Tried wiping the lens with a lens cloth...no effect. Batteries weren't charged yet, but since it's digital, not sure that should make a difference.Also, as a side note, do the people who are getting good quality use the digital zoom at all, or does it degrade your resolution by half? I just got mine in the mail today and tried a few small videos around the house and am having video quality issues as well. I would say I'm not even getting 480i quality. The image is incredibly speckly (non-static blotches moving around in the darks). Looks the same whether I play it on my HDTV or on my computer (plenty fast for HD video). What am I doing wrong? Tried wiping the lens with a lens cloth...no effect. Batteries weren't charged yet, but since it's digital, not sure that should make a difference.Also, as a side note, do the people who are getting good quality use the... » Read More I just got mine in the mail today and tried a few small videos around the house and am having video quality issues as well. I would say I'm not even getting 480i quality. The image is incredibly speckly (non-static blotches moving around in the darks). Looks the same whether I play it on my HDTV or on my computer (plenty fast for HD video). What am I doing wrong? Tried wiping the lens with a lens cloth...no effect. Batteries weren't charged yet, but since it's digital, not sure that should make a difference.Also, as a side note, do the people who are getting good quality use the digital zoom at all, or does it degrade your resolution by half? « Show Less
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I like the Fuji colors but every photograph is different. Lighting is critical and what you do with it after it comes out of the camera makes a big difference. But I like for the camera to do its job. I am not familiar with the S5s??
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My T5 works wonderfully for action shots. I use an 18-250 lens which lets me get the shots even if they are further away. The focus is very fast and all I have to do is make sure I have the subject in the viewfinder. I have become fairly good at panning (following the subject as it moves) and have been happy with the results. I use a 32GB SD card with a fast transfer rate (90mbs/sec). I have been experimenting with the video mode and while the video is excellent I'm not much of a cameraman with it...yet! Have fun and enjoy, the T5 is the absolute best camera for the money.
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Hi; The picture quality is great. I feel the optical qualities of this camera are superior.
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I have had both the s95 and s100 and they are wonderful cameras..What I love about the Canon 120 : touch screen..great for spot focusing with stills and movies Faster Af Slow motion video option Shoots 10 fps Very sold feel....great pocket camera HDR that really works very well Terrific low light So my answer to you is I think you would be very very happy with the S120//Hope that helps Dave
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Excellent at 1080P at these frame rates:60/50/30/25/24p I am more into still photos than video. Video changes too often (Video film/super8/vhs/digital/full HD and now Quad HD is starting) Still photos last if you back them up. I use video for short films to be combined for children/grandchildren. Image quality depends on the sensor and the lens. The better the lens the better the quality. Technique and your level of competence matter most. Many pros used cheaper cameras, but they knew just how to get the best results.This is a very good mid-level camera. Any model that is more expensive is in the professional category.