That FS100 looks sweet for the price, but no mic port, which is a killer for me. I've got the HF100 (my review here: http://techtrek.blip.tv/#972293) and so far I'm happy, the only issues are that sometimes the white balance seems to shift between takes, but I'm not sure.
And you're right, I don't shoot on HD mostly, but XP+ so it's easier to edit in Final Cut Express. You simply Log and Capture, which is about the same time as bringing in AVIs from an Xacti (I think) then in the time line, you don't have to render at all. If it's HD, there's a long render process if I remember right. My sense is that for video blogging Card Only cameras, with mic ports, the shoot out is still Canon HF vs. Xacti 1000s???? I've used both, and it's pretty close for me, with Canon slightly in the lead due to form factor (I don't like the pistol feel in terms of the subjects and look) and User Interface. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Rob Schendel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm reconsidering my decision to purchase the Canon HF 100. > Primarily because it is more economical, I'm now thinking seriously about > the Canon FS 100. Seems like it is basically the same camera, but without > the HD. > For video blogging, You Tube, and an occasional CNN IReport, I reaally don't > see the need for the more expensive unit. By the time that I do need to > have the HD and "Cinema Mode" and any of the other features that distinguish > the HF from the FS, they'll surely have another model, that will be cheaper, > and have more and better features. > Another thought is that for the price of the higher unit, I can buy two of > the other ones, which would be great for two camera setups of interviews. > > Can anyone help me out by providing their thoughts on this? Thanks all! > > Rob > > www.twitter.com/robschendel > > On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 6:15 AM, Jocelyn Ford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > > > Hi Rob, > > > > I didn't get the shoe. I plugged the Audio Technica AT835b directly into > > the mini jack built into the camera. > > > > I have also tried recording with an RE50 and had no problem. > > > > I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm having fun, but I'm definitely on a > > steep learning curve! I have a lot more hurdles to overcome > > > > Today a news website guy told me I absolutely will have to go iMac/Final > > cut pro if I want to get into news video. Anyone want to share their 2 cents > > on this? I find Mac's heavier than my x61 thinkpad, and harder to lug around > > with all my other video/audio gear when I get off the beaten track. Somehow, > > I got the idea that arguing Mac's are too much of a load for someone who's > > not even 5' tall, and often finds herself traveling in cramped busses, > > wasn't going to get me very far. > > > > Jocelyn > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Rob Schendel > > To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com <videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 6:27 AM > > Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Re: Sanyo Xacti HD1010 / Canon HF100 4MP MPEG4 > > High Definition 1080i/1080p Camcorder with 10x > > > > Hi Jocelyn! > > > > Thanks for sharing your experience with the HF100. Which Audio Technica > > shotgun do you use, and is it able to use the "mini" shoe that Canon placed > > on this unit? > > > > Your video looks great, but more importantly, it is a really interesting, > > well done documentary. I can only wish that I will be able to create > > content as good as you did with one. It is exceptional! > > > > Rob > > > > www.twitter.com/robschendel > > > > On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 8:39 AM, Jocelyn Ford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]<jocelynford%40hotmail.com> > > >wrote: > > > > > Hi Rob-- > > > > > > I've only had the HF100 for a few months, and I'm new to video (I'm a > > radio > > > journalist by training,) so I'm afraid I won't be able to provide you > > with a > > > useful evaluation. > > > > > > The mini jack for the external mike works with my audio technica shotgun > > > and other mikes. I am pleased with the camera. Here's a link to a piece I > > > did with the Canon http://vimeo.com/1770480 "Tibetan Migrant Worker at > > the > > > Olympics." The 16:9 sound in this video was recorded with the HF100's > > > internal mike. (The atrocious sound accompanying the 4:3 video was done > > with > > > an old xacti.) > > > > > > The "stabilization" issues are because, at the time I filmed this I > > didn't > > > yet have a tripod:) > > > > > > The salesman at B&H convinced me this was the best value for money in its > > > class. > > > > > > Jocelyn > > > Beijing > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: Rob Schendel > > > To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com <videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com><videoblogging% > > 40yahoogroups.com> > > > Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 6:48 PM > > > Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Re: Sanyo Xacti HD1010 / Canon HF100 4MP > > MPEG4 > > > High Definition 1080i/1080p Camcorder with 10x > > > > > > I am pleased to know that there is someone here who has experience with > > the > > > Canon Vixia HF100, as it is in my shopping cart, and I am one click away > > > from buying it. > > > > > > Although you may be having difficulty with importing to Adobe Premiere, > > > that wouldn't be an issue for me on my iMac. > > > > > > Would you, or someone else in the group, be kind enough to tell me about > > > their experience with this camcorder? The image stabilization, and > > external > > > mic jacks, as well as no moving parts, have pretty well sold me on this > > > model. > > > > > > The people I've asked, on Twitter, didn't give me any advise. > > > > > > Thanks for the help! > > > > > > Rob > > > www.twittter.com/robschendel > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
