HX5V Photos for technical discussion only
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cwaikong
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I am not trying to stir up trouble. But the manual only mentioned Steadyshot for video mode and if Steadyshot is always on, then why there is a need for an Anti Motion Blur mode.
Some no light image to share.
May times not even sure what I was framing and shooting.
1/5s, f3.5, ISO 3200
Almost Total Darkness Handheld
1/4s, f3.5, ISO 3200
Almost Total Darkness Handheld
1/4s, f3.5, ISO 3200
Almost Total Darkness Handheld
1/10s, f5.0, ISO 3200
Almost Total Darkness Handheld
May times not even sure what I was framing and shooting.
1/5s, f3.5, ISO 3200
Almost Total Darkness Handheld
1/4s, f3.5, ISO 3200
Almost Total Darkness Handheld
1/4s, f3.5, ISO 3200
Almost Total Darkness Handheld
1/10s, f5.0, ISO 3200
Almost Total Darkness Handheld
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I did tried to connect and re-connect but it still remain the same but the one thing I did not do is to restart the machine.
Will try again.
Thanks
Will try again.
Thanks
Yes in video mode it allows zoom, auto focus and even adjust exposure for different scene.
In video mode, can this cam zoom and auto focus at same time, like the panasonic TZ7 ?
Thanks Tomcat it is as what you have mentioned. When I reconnect the cam awhile ago it does install the GPS assist and is now working properly. 
I bought the same unit too...and was so lucky. Asked one sales fella who said its sold out...but happened to bump into another who said there are a few just in...though only black too. Snapped it up right away!Just bought the HX5 from the IT show. I was there at about 6pm and there were only 5 units left. They are out of the champagne or silver color, only black is available. So no choice, got the black. I dont mind black, it's just that I'm afraid it is painted on and the paint will chip off after a short while. With the silver, it is not painted on, so the finishing should last for much longer. Still charging battery, no chance to take photos yet. Didnt really like the camera pouch that was given. It has zip on it, not good for quick draw. I prefer magnetic clasps. Fast to go in and out of the pouch. Also that pouch dont look too good, too bulky for my taste. I thought they gave out SDHC card, but no, they gave me the Sony memory card. At least the Sony Photo Display Panel made up for it.
I agree the pouch is a tad too big for my tastes, but nevermind..I can store my handphone in it too haha. And the display panel is really good stuff for something which is free! So happy I did not rush to buy this model before the show!
rivercheng
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In Windows, you can try splash to play the .mts file. http://www.mirillis.com/splash.html. It has a much better codec than VLC and can play AVCHD file smoothly.
Thanks will try them but actually I seldom play video on my PC, screen too small and PC too slow. I am used to play it back on TV including display of image. Find it much better and clearer as well.
no, no, the display panel is not free. It's factored into the cost. If you buy outside of the show, I'm sure you can get it for below $600. This deal is worth it if you need the freebies. For some people who already have Display Panel, tripod, etc... It's not worth it. Actually, third party batteries are a lot cheaper than the original. So whether the deal is worth it or not, depends on the individual. For me it was worth it
but for bros who feels that the freebies will just collect dust at home, then buy from the usual shops. I read somewhere that you can get third party battery for USD$4.yeah, don't use VLC. The codec sucks. When a person moves, there's a lot of artifacts. You can also use PowerDVD, very smooth.
does anyone knows the difference between Anti Motion Blur mode and the Scene: Sports mode ? I know Anti Motion Blur takes a few pics to eliminate motion. The sports mode uses a faster shutter to eliminate motion (at least I think it does that, or maybe it just have a large depth of field so that everything is in focus). Both achieve the same objective ? ie. to take sports action pics ? which one is better for taking sports, say football ? I want to freeze the action in sports.
btw has anyone tried the scene mode: Snow ? I was taking pics at the Kallang Ice Skating rink and thought I'll try this mode. When the mode is activated, everything on the LCD starts moving slowly. It's like the camera can't keep up with the motion of the skaters,ie. the skater's movement is not real time from the LCD. Anyone know why this is the case ? So I guess I can only use the Snow scene mode to take stationary objects in bright white background ?
btw has anyone tried the scene mode: Snow ? I was taking pics at the Kallang Ice Skating rink and thought I'll try this mode. When the mode is activated, everything on the LCD starts moving slowly. It's like the camera can't keep up with the motion of the skaters,ie. the skater's movement is not real time from the LCD. Anyone know why this is the case ? So I guess I can only use the Snow scene mode to take stationary objects in bright white background ?
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For your info, the same products were on sale without most of the freebies such as the display panel just one week before the IT show, and sold at the same price. It is ridiculous to assume that the cost price of the products includes their associated freebies when the freebies are only offered during fixed promotional periods. Some shops will of course offer deeper discounts during this promotional period, but they actually cut their price, plus offer the same freebies. Are you still going to insist that their discounted prices factors in the cost of freebies?no, no, the display panel is not free. It's factored into the cost. If you buy outside of the show, I'm sure you can get it for below $600. This deal is worth it if you need the freebies. For some people who already have Display Panel, tripod, etc... It's not worth it. Actually, third party batteries are a lot cheaper than the original. So whether the deal is worth it or not, depends on the individual. For me it was worth it
Fact is, Sony products are especially know to maintain their high prices, and they tend to compete by offering freebies then to cut prices.
for pixel sweepers
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i am amazed by the level of detail.. anyone wants to make a guess of the ISO rating?
the only available light is from a distant table lamp... incredible :bigeyes:
even my 1000D will struggle at ISO1600
Hi.. thks for the post again.. it made me go do some reseach .. anyway what i found was this..
at ISO1600.. its not gonna beat 1000D EOS , but its definitely looks better compared to TZ10, and surprisingly also looks better then EXR200 ... LX3 looks like its remaining as the best high ISO PnS, due to the sensor size i guess..
but no doubt from the sample photos i see... the HX5 is performing very good esp with the added features this camera gives..
Question now is, is there any other PnS with less Zoom range that have high ISO capability as good as the HX5 ??
My own tests at ISO 3200 showed that if you use the Handheld Twilight or Anti Motion Blur modes, the TX7/HX5 would completely beat the LX3 and Fuji F200 hollow.
now u really got me excited !!! haha
anyway, handheld twilight or anti motion blur does what? lower the shutter speed and pump ISO not too high ?? i try google but see niothing on this..
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