Pete Burger
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I see… Just tried it myself and I got the same error… Maybe there is some way of protecting the .pf2 files or the Cinestyle is indeed built in another application
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[Dave Andrade] “However, I can download those made by Canon and open them without issue. When trying something like Technicolor’s Cinestyle for example, I get an error. “cannot load image” – this of course after the image is already loaded.”
I don’t really get, what mean by that. What software does give you this error? “Digital Photo Professional”? The photo editing software that comes with the camera or the Picture Style editor?
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I’d say the biggest advantage of syncing in post is the flexibility you have in recording. You can put the recorder/the mics anywhere you want without bothering where to put the cable to the camera.
On the other hand syncing in post can give you some headaches if you have longer recordings.
I once had to sync two hours of audio of a theater performance recorded on my Sony HDV cam and I experienced a massive audio drift. But this shouldn’t be an issue with DSLRs since you can only record 12min (with 1080p)./30min.(with 720p) clips anyway.Quality wise… hmmm… for sure there is some sort of degradation if you record from the recorder to the camera, because you have two conversions of the audio signal (a digital to analog conversion from the recorder to the line-out and then an analog to digital from line-in of the camera).
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Not 100% sure, but about 99% 😉 When recording 4 channel to the card you get two stereo files. Line out provides a mixed down version of only one stereo signal. I do have the DR-40 but tbh haven’t tried 4 channel recording yet.
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If its really a dead pixel, sensor cleaning won’t probably help much. Try this: Switch off the camera. Remove the lens. Put the cap of the camera on. Switch on the camera. In the menu activate manual lens cleaning. Wait a couple of seconds (10 – 30) then switch off the camera. This should map out dead pixels.
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[Mike Cahn] “So if we go camcorder for now, would you suggest any particular make/model that would give us reasonable quality and a bit of room to grow before we move on to DSLR?”
I don’t want to talk you out of getting a DSLR. I love my T2i and it definitly was one of the best decisions I made when I bought it. It’s just… well… DSLRs are not the perfect point-and-shoot cameras.
The problems I had were merely that I was used to point-and-shoot camcorders… 🙂
Maybe watch the fantastic video-podcast by Richard and Robbie. They perfectly show the advantages and disadvantages of DSLRshttps://podcasts.creativecow.net/dslr-video-podcast
I’m not too much into camcorders at the moment, so I won’t dare to give you any model or brand advise. I heard and read a lot good about the Canon XA10 that Sareesh recommended. I almost bought it myself (didn’t because my budget didn’t allow it). Seems to be a great and reliable camcorder.
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My two cents: I’ve been quite an experienced videographer before I went the DSLR route – so with me it’s “the other way round” 😉
It took me about half a year to “get” DSLR videography.
DSLR handling is not too easy. It’s not not complicated either, but you’ll have to take your time and be willing to learn. A camcorder will most definitly be the easier way.DSLRs IMHO do have three major advantages to “standard” camcorders:
First they have this incredibly shallow depth of field – even with kit-lenses. This is what blew me away.
Secondly: You can work with all lenses that are available. Most camcorders don’t have the possibility to use interchangeable lenses.
And last but not least: DSLRs have better low-light qualities.
But DSLRs also have their “negative side”:
If you really want to play out all the cards, you’ll have to invest in gear (lenses, external audio, maybe a rig, …) – so DSLRs only seem to be more affordable in the first place.
Autofocus is not really possible (exception the GH2, AFAIK). I don’t use AF with my camcorders – so this is nothig I personally miss. But take in consideration, that because of the shallower DOF focus becomes even more important with DSLRs.
Due to their small size and form-factor it’s almost impossible not to produce shaky footage, when hand-held especially with longer lenses. The better the stabilizers of the lenses are and the wider you shoot, the calmer it will be.
So, a rig and/or a tripod (or any other kind of stabilizer) is a must – nothing too fancy for me either, since I use a tripod for my camcorder almost all of the time.Computer-power is almost a non-issue now, but it was in the beginning of DSLR videography.
Video-quality might be something you want to consider. H.264 is a very heavy compressed codec. So if you intend to do major post production, you might be better with a camcorder, but I doubt you’ll get anything higher-quality within your budget. And most smaller camcorders also use H.264 (or equivalent) even with lower bitrates hence lower quality.
To cut a long story short: If you want something point-and-shoot: get a camcorder. If you’re willing to “dive in” – DSLRa are the way to go.
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Have the Zoom H1 myself and used to be a big fan of that device and still am in many aspects. It is indeed a fantastic little recorder. Astounding quality for it’s size (and price).
But after about one and a half years of use I “updated” to the Tascam DR-40 for the following reasons:– The Zoom has no XLR-inputs and no phantom power
– For almost any adjustments you have to get into the menu – find that a bit impractical in the field
– You have “only” one stereo-channelIf you plan to do anything next to professional with audio you’ll definitly need XLR and phantom power, so maybe the H1 is not the best choice. (The DR-40 is not really a professional high-end device – just like the H4N isn’t – but those two are IMHO as close as you can get on a budget)
Don’t get me wrong, I like the H1 and I use it frequently as a backup recorder or as a second recorder that can be placed at “unusual” places due to its size.
But IMHO I’d rather invest a *bit* more to get *much* more quality and flexibility.Just my two cents (again)…
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[David Rehm] “The Tascam DR-40 is hands down (IMHO) the best bang for your money.”
Absolutely agreed!
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There are a couple of discussions on this board about the H4N vs. other recorders. Maybe they’ll help:
https://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/280/9836
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