Thanks Caleb! >From the product description (at Amazon.com): *Microphone terminal* The FS100 features a microphone terminal for attaching an external microphone.
Would Canon have updated the camera without changing the model number? The reason I ask is if yours doesn't have it, why is it shown in the description. Furthermore, one of the tech journal's reviews mentioned that it didn't have Image stabilization, yet the same product description says: *Image stabilizer* Shoot rock-steady video -- even when you're at maximum telephoto without a tripod. It is even effective while panning or zooming. Like you, the first thing on my list is the mic terminal. Real close to that is the Image stabilizer. Makes me think that I shouldn't shop on a site like eBay for this, because I might be getting one of the older ones. Best to get a brand new one that promises to have these two features. Any thoughts? Does anyonje know if the FS100 has been changed to incorporate these features since originally released? Rob www.twitter.com/robschendel On Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 8:39 AM, Caleb J. Clark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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 <videoblogging%40yahoogroups.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><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><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] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
