Fujifilm S200EXR: many upgrades, but no HD movies: questions: why S200EXR doesn't have HD movie mode?
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And very little is said about speed of focus etc.; no high speed/sports mode . . . how fast can this take a picture compared say to the Sony HX1?
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Beware the Sony "cineframe" options -- they look terrible. I have a Sony HC3 and while it's a fine little camera in 1080i 60i mode, the pseudo-24p stuff looks awful. The HV20 promises TRUE 24fps recording, plus a cinematic gamma curve, plus OIS, plus manual audio level controls, plus better lowlight performance. I wasn't even planning on buying a new camera, but I'm buying an HV20. At $1099, it's a great deal!
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Thanks a lot for your kind answer. I know the ZS3 looks better on the spec sheet, but here in Brazil it is absurdly expensive. 80% more than the SX200, God knows why. I am ok with the H264 because it works fine on IMovie and Vimeo. Not so sure about AVCHD, even though I know it is a more modern codec.
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I think it's time from start is about standard, I am trying to find something simular out about this camera as well. I do know the FujiFilm S8100fd is simular in price and features and has some real nice fast picture modes where it will take pictures extremely fast but at the faster settings it takes them at less MP (5MP is really fast though) and it will take full res at around 1 second each. Hope that helps.
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It should have new firmware. If it doesnt have version 1.3 you should download it from Fuji, it's supposed to function much better with that new firmware.
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So that's why I can't find it! Hmmmm. I had it on my SD1000 and it was a fun feature. So, the SD780 has it? I hate to spend $44 more if there aren't any other significant upgraded features. I know there is HD video. I'll have to rethink this! :)
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yes I found a chart for this model which says "offers full hd upsampling" I'm sure you realize that upscaled sd sources--i.e. 480i dvds-- can only looks so good when upscaled. in other words it won't look close to true 1080p hd quality. but it will offer noticeable improvement over native 480i. hope this helps. Arkadin
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Also check out YouTube video on Fujifilm S9400w Top Features by FujiGuys. They explain it better.
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I figured out the aperture mode. This seems to be where the HS10 can take decent pictures. NOT pleased with exr auto, that is a crap shoot. So I am still so confused as to what camera is right for me. So frustrating. Still need to try the video as well. Oh, the free sony software was easier to use. I am having so many problems with SilkyPics. sends pics to my windows photo shop poorly, sometimes combining two pictures. GRRR
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I found a compare link http://snapsort.com/compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS35EXR-vs-Fujifilm-HS30-EXR/specsIt has some differences but also the price, i like my HS30EXR special for that low price it works great.
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Go to avsforum.com and search for this model. There is a post in the hundreds of posts with a list of everyones settings. Cinema seems best, but offhand I'm not sure of the other settings (picture, sharpness, etc.)
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1) HD Video taking, with zoom during movie mode 2) decluttered interface(menu ring is easier to navigate, playback mode within reach 3) one-button to zoom to max 10X, another press to activate EZ-Zoom 4) 460k LCD(its 230K during recording mode, probably to maintain the high refresh rate, but 460k in playback mode) 5) intelligent modes-&gt; automatically decide which scene mode to do, and the intelligent-exposure mode(somehow adjusts the exposures for different parts of the sensors to get a even-light shot) 6) one of my favorite modes is the multi-aspect mode, its when the camera takes 3 pictures(one for each aspect ratio 3:2,4:3,16:9) at once and saves it all to the camera, allowing you to choose which aspect ratio you want 7) higher burst rate mode 8) think its a better flash from TZ3, but still lacking 9) updates from TZ3: using flash no longer freezes exposure at 1/30.... i have the TZ3, want to upgrade to TZ5 but don't want to spend $ just yet
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No. The Fuji HS50EXR does not have a bulb mode. The max exposure in manual is 30 seconds--No Bulb--Also has no effect in Movie mode as that is controlled by another button.
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I got mine T2i someplace else because Amazon was out, but they included a Transcend 8gb class 10 and I could only get 9 pictures on continuous before it slowed down. I ordered and received a Sandisk Extreme III class 10 4g from Amazon and now I can do over 40 continous(didn't bother to figure out if there is a number bigger). So if your using continuous and need get lots of frames go with the Sandisk Extreme III, for single frame anything will work. I haven't tried the HD.SanDisk 4GB Extreme III - SDHC Class 10 High Performance memory card (SDSDX3-004G-P31, Retail Packaging) - NEW 30MB/s version I got mine T2i someplace else because Amazon was out, but they included a Transcend 8gb class 10 and I could only get 9 pictures on continuous before it slowed down. I ordered and received a Sandisk Extreme III class 10 4g from Amazon and now I can do over 40 continous(didn't bother to figure out if there is a number bigger). So if your using continuous and need get lots of frames go with the Sandisk Extreme III, for single frame anything will work. I haven't tried the HD.SanDisk 4GB Extreme III - SDHC Class 10 High Performance memory... » Read More I got mine T2i someplace else because Amazon was out, but they included a Transcend 8gb class 10 and I could only get 9 pictures on continuous before it slowed down. I ordered and received a Sandisk Extreme III class 10 4g from Amazon and now I can do over 40 continous(didn't bother to figure out if there is a number bigger). So if your using continuous and need get lots of frames go with the Sandisk Extreme III, for single frame anything will work. I haven't tried the HD.SanDisk 4GB Extreme III - SDHC Class 10 High Performance memory card (SDSDX3-004G-P31, Retail Packaging) - NEW 30MB/s version « Show Less
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Thanks, again, Larry. So, for the HD A-35 user, the upconversion of the Oppo chipsets is no better in action than the A-35? The Oppo site mentions, as I recall, a different video processor in each Oppo, the 980, the 981 and the 983. I seem to recall that the 981 has a Farouja (spelling) processor? With, as you say "picture quality of a DVD played back on the HD-A35...about equal to the PQ of a DVD played back on Oppo's new top of the line DV-983H", there's no upconversion benefit in owning the Oppo.That leaves universality the big benefit: How is your DV 981HD at converting PAL TO NTSC and the reverse? The procedure of making the Oppo Region Free seems easy enough. Any glitches?Do I really want to import foreign SD DVD's? Thanks, again, Larry. So, for the HD A-35 user, the upconversion of the Oppo chipsets is no better in action than the A-35? The Oppo site mentions, as I recall, a different video processor in each Oppo, the 980, the 981 and the 983. I seem to recall that the 981 has a Farouja (spelling) processor? With, as you say "picture quality of a DVD played back on the HD-A35...about equal to the PQ of a DVD played back on Oppo's new top of the line DV-983H", there's no upconversion benefit in owning the Oppo.That leaves universality the big benefit: How is your... » Read More Thanks, again, Larry. So, for the HD A-35 user, the upconversion of the Oppo chipsets is no better in action than the A-35? The Oppo site mentions, as I recall, a different video processor in each Oppo, the 980, the 981 and the 983. I seem to recall that the 981 has a Farouja (spelling) processor? With, as you say "picture quality of a DVD played back on the HD-A35...about equal to the PQ of a DVD played back on Oppo's new top of the line DV-983H", there's no upconversion benefit in owning the Oppo.That leaves universality the big benefit: How is your DV 981HD at converting PAL TO NTSC and the reverse? The procedure of making the Oppo Region Free seems easy enough. Any glitches?Do I really want to import foreign SD DVD's? « Show Less
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When shooting 640 x 480 Standard Definition, 1280 x 720 or 1920 x1080 High Definition, sound recording is automatically on. A note on the menu screen will say so. The High Speed movie setting is on, sound is not recorded. Best to download an owners manual and get a more complete answer. The manual is free at www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/manuals/pdf/index/f/finepix_f500exrseries_manual_01.pdf.
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Try setting your PC monitor's video resolution to it's highest setting (e.g., 1900 x 1200), or try another PC. (Perhaps the video card in your PC can't handle movies well?) For the sharpest videos, you'll need to record at 1080P.