Rupert... I use a Xacti HD1A and the newest version of FCE, and have no
problems whatsoever with the MP4 files. Just sayin...

David King
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On Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 4:10 PM, Rupert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   Well... aha! Tying into the other thread about Macs versus PCs...
>
> If you're shooting on a Xacti (or any other camera or phone which
> stores video as MP4 files on memory cards), then in my opinion you're
> better off cutting on a PC with Sony Vegas. Vegas (which a lot
> cheaper than FCP but just as good for 90% of jobs) will take your
> files AS THEY ARE, with no importing or conversion necessary. This
> can save HOURS. As you say, Neil, if you have three hours of
> footage, then you need around three hours for conversion. WTF. All
> because Apple can't make FCP work with MP4 properly.
>
> But that's not all. When you convert your MP4 files for use in FCP,
> after you've waited all that time, you'll find that their image
> quality may be impaired by the conversion from 640x480 to a .dv
> file. Particularly a NTSC .dv file, which has a different ratio.
>
> Vegas cuts the files *as they are* - it will match the sequence
> settings to the clip, not vice versa. For people shooting on Xactis
> or little digital point-and-shoot cameras or mobile phones, Vegas is,
> in my opinion, a much more user-friendly experience. Shoot, cut, save.
>
> I say this as a 8-9 year user of FCP and a life-long Mac user. Apple
> have dropped the ball in the important area of non-DV cameras and
> amateur video. And don't get me started on the new iMovie.
>
> Rupert
> http://twittervlog.tv/
>
> On 17-Jun-08, at 1:49 PM, Neil Katz wrote:
>
> Neil Katz here, a journalist. I have had very good experiences with
> the Xacti CG65. Small, cheap, shoots well in low light, and is
> stable on zoom, and files sizes are small. I did an entire video
> story for the NY Times with that camera and even snuck a shot into a
> report for CBS News on national TV.
>
> http://video.on.nytimes.com/?
> fr_story=74e0011bd397f3fdad54e60c3b52612d009fa8bf
> Judge image quality for yourself. And keep in mind the NYT site is
> playing at about half resolution.
>
> I have purchased and returned every camera in the Xacti line except
> the CG65. The others have better specs, but nothing has a better
> picture. And it fits in your pocket, which means you will get the shot.
>
> Battery life is poor. Buy three batteries and a quick charger. Use
> an online site to buy non Sanyo batteries. They run $20/each.
>
> The only negative is in order to edit you will have to convert the
> native mp4 files into DV. Sanyo says you can edit with mp4 files and
> technically you can import them into Final Cut Pro. But it doesn't
> really work, trust me.
>
> That conversion process will take about 1 minute per minute of
> footage. So if you shoot three hours, expect three hours of
> conversion when you come home.
>
> As an aside, working in India, if you don't have Sony, you can't get
> it fixed or spare parts, adapters, etc.
>
> N
>
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com <videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com>,
> Rupert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > I agree. I've been using a Canon Ixus 860 (European name for
> > Powershot, I think) and it shoots beautiful video. I love it. And
> > it's FANTASTIC in low light. Better than Xacti. But not quite so
> > good a grip. I think the Xacti pistol grip is the best way to shoot
> > - better than the traditional camcorder grip.
> >
> > It produces big video files, though, compared to other little cameras
> > I've used - so get yourself an 8GB memory card or two. I found the
> > best deals for memory cards online - shops will rip you off.
> > Rupert
> > http://twittervlog.tv
> >
> > On 12-Jun-08, at 12:48 PM, Jay dedman wrote:
> >
> > > I'm heading to India for my honeymoon and the entire summer and
> > plan to vlog
> > > and do some
> > > interviews from there.
> > > I *do not* plan to bring my macbook. I just want to bring a
> > firewire or usb
> > > cable and upload
> > > at cafes.
> > > It needs to be small, light and easy to travel with and have
> > decent sound.
> >
> > the canon powershot is actually a great choice.
> > it has good sound, its small.
> >
> > It also records in AVI so a PC in an internet cafe will read them.
> > Just use Windows Movie Maker that comes with XP.
> > should be on most public computers.
> >
> > Jay
> >
> > --
> > http://jaydedman.com
> > 917 371 6790
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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