Aerial shots

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Aerial shots

Posted by Rainer Bergomaz on November 13, 2009 at 4:55 pm

For aerial shots with a model helicopter I want to make shots in the 720/60p format. The maximum payload is 500 gram. Any idea which camera I should use for broadcasting in HD?

Charles

Martin Jordan replied 16 years, 6 months ago 3 Members · 6 Replies
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Emre Tufekci s.o.a.
November 13, 2009 at 5:42 pm

I think you might need something like this.

https://www.goprocamera.com/index.php?area=2&productid=29

Emre Tufekci
http://www.productionpit.com
Rainer Bergomaz
November 13, 2009 at 6:39 pm

Looks good. But is the quality good enough to use the shots in a full HD P2 project?
Charles
Emre Tufekci s.o.a.
November 13, 2009 at 7:12 pm

There is some compromise in the quality and workflow, I think the biggest problem you will be faced with is going to be vibration as opposed codec quality. Other problems should be lack of manual control but the benefit is size.

HD Video Resolution Modes: (subject to change, pending final firmware release)

1080p = 1920×1080 pixels (16:9), 30 fps, 15 Mbit/s data rate
960p = 1280×960 pixels (4:3), 30 fps, 12 Mbit/s data rate
720p = 1280×720 pixels (16:9), 60 fps, 15 Mbit/s data rate
720p = 1280×720 pixels (16:9), 30 fps, 8 Mbit/s data rate
WVGA = 848×480 pixels (16:9), 60 fps, 8 Mbit/s data rate
Sensor Type: 1/2.5″ HD CMOS, 2.2µm-sized pixels
Light Sensitivity: Super low-light sensitivity (>1.4 V/lux-sec)
Video Format: H.264 compression, saved as Windows- & Mac-compatible MPEG4 (.mp4) file
Exposure Control: Auto with user selectable center weighted average and spot metering settings
White Balance: Auto

Emre Tufekci
http://www.productionpit.com
Rainer Bergomaz
November 13, 2009 at 7:28 pm

I did some research. A build in stabilizer would help a lot. What do you think about something like the Sony HDR-XR520? Is there a similar model from Panasonic? I would prefer AVCIntra or AVCHD.
Charles
Emre Tufekci s.o.a.
November 13, 2009 at 9:06 pm

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=482162&is=REG&A=details&Q=

Emre Tufekci
http://www.productionpit.com
Martin Jordan
November 15, 2009 at 2:17 am

That video camera is discontinued.

Besides, all the reviews of the Canon Vixia are much better in almost every way. I’m planning to get one very soon for other applications.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=canon+vixa&N=0&InitialSearch=yes

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