Jonathan Ang
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Wha bro. Hawtz!
Official Canon 550D User Thread Part II
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Wha bro. Hawtz!
Guys, need some advice.
I recorded some videos in 1980x1080 at 30fps and also 1280x720 at 60fps. They can be viewed on the camera itself without issue, smooth and nice.
However they looked horrible on my PC. Either it's jerky or the sound seems to be "faster" than the actual movement.
I tried Windows Media Player, RealPlayer and Quicktime and also downloaded H.264 codec (ffshow) and all doesn't seem to help.
Anyone can help? Is it my PC too slow to support? But I tried viewing previous videos 720p(GF1 and WX1) and Nex-5(1080i), all seems smooth and ok.
I seriously suspect it's codec issue as I remembered used to have same problem when I used PNS IXUS870IS where they also started to use H.264 but i can't remember how I solve it last time.
I recorded some videos in 1980x1080 at 30fps and also 1280x720 at 60fps. They can be viewed on the camera itself without issue, smooth and nice.
However they looked horrible on my PC. Either it's jerky or the sound seems to be "faster" than the actual movement.
I tried Windows Media Player, RealPlayer and Quicktime and also downloaded H.264 codec (ffshow) and all doesn't seem to help.
Anyone can help? Is it my PC too slow to support? But I tried viewing previous videos 720p(GF1 and WX1) and Nex-5(1080i), all seems smooth and ok.
I seriously suspect it's codec issue as I remembered used to have same problem when I used PNS IXUS870IS where they also started to use H.264 but i can't remember how I solve it last time.
Ok will try out. Tks man.
killerslayer92
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could be the bit rate too high for ur com to handle. the video from 550D and Nex5 may have same resolution and fps but 550D bit rate could be higher making the video more laggy on slower comps. my quad core comp has problem buffering full hd (xp quality) video from legria if i try to skip forward, however if i dont touch it from the start, it plays smoothly throughout
OK, thanks man. Yup, I do find the bit rate of 550D videos are higher at 50000kbps vs Nex5 of 17000kbps, probably that's the reason why my PC cannot really handle it.
Also a 1min video from 550D can go as high as 500mb...:sweat:
no. there's a built-in mic.
yar man. i have to convert my videos and drop it to 8000kbps. 12000 is fine too. but i try to get the lowest that's pleasing to my eyes.
Hello CS!!
Just Bought my
550D Kit 1 + Wide Angel w/ macro 58mm + UV coated filter
50mm f1.4 + UV coated Filter
I m loving it!
Love the macro and also the bokeh for a newbie like me WOoooOO:heart:
Will be experimenting a lot of shots in few days time.
Next Wish list Item :
1. Longer Life Battery (bros do recommend me which is good below $100)
2. Polarized Filter
3. Dry Cabinet (Do i really need it urgently or i just left my beg case open for it to aired?)
Just Bought my
550D Kit 1 + Wide Angel w/ macro 58mm + UV coated filter
50mm f1.4 + UV coated Filter
I m loving it!
Love the macro and also the bokeh for a newbie like me WOoooOO:heart:
Will be experimenting a lot of shots in few days time.
Next Wish list Item :
1. Longer Life Battery (bros do recommend me which is good below $100)
2. Polarized Filter
3. Dry Cabinet (Do i really need it urgently or i just left my beg case open for it to aired?)
Welcome to the club. How much does all that cost u.
I am looking at the Sigma 30mm f1.4 / Canon 28mm f1.8 now.
killerslayer92
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wah alot of cash hor... the batt of those 3rd party are overrated fyi, 5700mah = canon 1000+mah so juz go for the cheapest one, phottix batts seem quite good. u juz need 1 spare batt and switch between them unless u plan to shoot alot of video then get more batt cos they run out fast in live view.
killerslayer92
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nop no need external mic. bear in mind the video shooting not like camcorder or compact, the focusing is manual. for most lens using autofocus is too noisy so getting an external mic is a good idea
Odyssey-Boy
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Do check out the Canon 550D User Outing, Do join us with you are free !
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712379&page=2
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712379&page=2
Bros, I sold my cam planning to get 550D cos its such as awesome cam juding from the specs :thumbsup: . I getting a kit II ..... can bros here recommend which shops with gd deals n prices to buy from? How much is e 3rd party batt grip compared to Canon's? Thanks for all replies :lovegrin:
Welcome bro. I also came from ur ship. ;p
not only specs wise 550d is tempting, its high iso performance is something u never seen somewhere else (from my previous cams). I used to avoid iso1600 and above previously but now i almost always shoot at iso3200 with my kit lens only at home as it is dimly lit. Mind u i dun even noticed its iso3200 and only know when i looked at the exif!!! Yes, its that sharp and colors are well retained even at this iso level.
I am glad i took the plunge. Low light shooting has never been so fun and low cost!!! (dun hv to buy expensve primes)
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