Still from video

[ref74]

Hi folks,

Using the software that came with my videocam, I could only capture a still up to 640x480. Am I being constrained by the technology used, the software or something else?

BTW, what is the min resolution required for a good 4R pic?


Thanx In Advance,
Shah

 

[jaegersing]

The main point is - what resolution can your videocam take to begin with? And are you taking stillshot in the cam, or capturing from video?

 

[grantyale]

Videocams record at relatively low resolutions - the latest Full HD models record 1920x1080 videos and that's it.
I've printed 1200x800 on 4R with ok quality (but those were downsampled from 6MP originals, much better than those from native 1MP cameras).
640x480 may give you an acceptable print at best