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There is much more going on than you are asking for. There are a lot of formats out there:
1080p, 1080i, 720p, etc,in AVCHD, HDV, MP4, XDCAM etc,As well as varying MBPS rates as well and if something is 60p, 60i, 30p 24p (ntsc).
These can all have effects on file size at render.
Me recommendation is to shot for what you are delivering this for. Web, Blu-Ray, general computer, and choice a format that way.
After that tweak the settings under Custom in you rendering popup and see what you can come up with.
For web use the Sony AVC type and check out some of the templates. See what the end result looks like.
Please note that just because you have a name brand camera (Sony, Panasonic, JVC, etc) that they all have a WIDE range of formats they use from consumer on up and then all have their own issues and such.
Giving us the most info on this forum will help us to answer your question better…hope this helps and good luck!And a ton of other options as well.
You need to decide if you need or wish to go from oneScott Francis
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What was your original format, resolution and are you keeping the end product the same as the originals?
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How long is the video?
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Thanks guys, I should have known and gone with my gut that a small camera wouldn’t shoot anywhere close to my FX1’s and such…really wasn’t expecting it too, just in normal light, I thought it would be better. I just need something reasonable to give to a young girl/boy to shoot backstage at dance recitals, and maybe for personal use too for my son from time to time. For a behind-the-scenes look I don’t mind a little noise, but the Kodak was noisy in normal house lighting. My current miniDV is so old I thought “maybe” technology would have caught up, but is this case it has not!!! In bright daylight it wasn’t too bad however, but with the sensor having the glitch, I didn’t want to return it and have another one shipped out. I will see IF I can find a Sanyo since it appears that they discontinued it and may have put out a newer version….thanks again for all the input and happy editing!!!
Regards
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OK, so got a Kodak ZI8 and none to happy with the results. Shot in 1080p in my kitchen with 5 lights and light through a glass door during the day and has a lot of noise. Outside looked good, but this would be used in somewhat low-light most of the time. Also, sensor has a glitch where there is a small white “line” bouncing in the same area of the screen on multiple shots when played on 2 different computers…so RMA forthcoming and looking for a refund.
DAVE is the Sanyo decent in lower light? I also looked and it seems that the Xacti you recommended is discontinued….there does seem to be a newer version, but not sure if the specs are similar. Also, is the battery life reasonable on that cam? I saw that it used a small battery and a spare was like $40!!!
I know that I am looking for a lot in a low-cost camera, but my miniDV shoots a lot nicer than the Kodak and was like $300 10 years ago!!!
Thanks for the input!!Scott Francis
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You can pick up some used FX1’s on ebay for $1500-$2000 easily, that is the “prosumer” version of the one John has…shoots great and has MOST of the stuff the Z1U has…I have 3 of them and have purchased two used off of ebay with good luck. Actually all but 2 of my cams are from ebay and I have had most of them for several years with no issue. Just with my experience with the FX7 I would suggest a used FX1 over it…just my opinion… Good luck!!
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One nice thing about vegas is the it will let you “mix” different sample and bit rates of audio, just like you can mix different video formats….very good thinking on their part!
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I have an FX7, three FX1’s and 2 HC1’s (these are the “prosumer” version of the A1 Danny has) all HDV. I prefer the FX1 over them all and have had issues with the FX7 in color matching the other 5 cams I have…since I only have one of the FX7’s I will be putting it on ebay for sale. OTHER than the color matching issue the FX7 it is a very nice camera and MUCH better video quality than the HC1/A1. I am a Sony guy and will remain so, there are a ton of easy to get to manual controls and you would be happy with any of them. The 1000 is more similar in quality to the A1, with one CMOS vs 3 on the FX7…..hope this helps!
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If you use the AVC in Sony or Mainconcept, can you just change the file extension to be .mov as a possible workaround?
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I have the same issue with waiting, sometime I do it before a lunch or dinner break…it can take a LONG time with long clips (often I may have 5 or more clips running longer than 2 hrs). Patience is something I have had to learn in NLE…..
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