Sony HDR SR10 Test

[Halunlimited]

How do you decide between hdfh and hdfx mode (or hdlp or hdhq for that matter)? I just got a Sony HDR cx550v and have iMovie 08 but might need 09 or might wait for 11' when it comes. My goal is to get videos to YouTube at 1080p. Thanks much.

[MadMagasine13]

@Halunlimited You can choose it at the prefences in the camcorder menu, can't you?

Or do you have that problem with iMovie?

[Halunlimited]

@MadMagasine13 I now upgraded from imovie 08 to 09 and that takes HD now from my camera. So it's working fine now. Thank you.

[hardyboy650]

How did u get the video to your computer?

[MadMagasine13]

my movie app (iMovie for Mac OS X) recognizes my camera automatically and synchronizes the movies with my PC

[hardyboy650]

ohk thx

[antichristSvperstar9]

Hi, great video men! I have a question. i have a Mac OS X 10.5.8 and the ImOvie 6.0.3 version. With your camera I will have compatible or connection problems? Thanks for your answer!

[MadMagasine13]

@antichristSvperstar9 hmm I don't know exactly, but I'm afraid it won't work.... The version is probably too old, my camera was recognized by the 8.0 Version. I think you'll need at least iLife 08, otherwise iMovie can't deal with AVCHD. With the newest version of iMovie this shouldn't be a problem.

[antichristSvperstar9]

Thanks for your reponse! Your great! Sorry if I ask you another doubt but... do you think that if I install the iLife 11 (with the iMovie 11) in my Mac OS X (it is 4 or 5 years old) the AVCHD videos will work with no problems to edit? I mean, like slow down clips, a lot of time to import videos, moments of freezing up, or get hung up... Sorry for my bad english, I'm from Spain. Thanks a lot!!

[cityofcarlos]

Love the video, love the camera, but I love the song the most.

Clocks forever!!

[esamza]

rate= 5

[esamza]

nice cams :-)

i have hdr sr12-e

thanks for share

[sandbox390]

i just got this cam. how do you focus poll?

[sandbox390]

it looks so much better in 16:9 and with hd playback. shoulda put this on vimeo hd.

[alexanderus]

what settings did you render your video?

was this filmed in HighQuality mode or FullHD?

[MadMagasine13]

This was filmed in FullHD

[Conquis7ador]

Not sure what version I have...I'll check tomorrow.

[Conquis7ador]

How did you get the video onto iMovie? I shot a vid in HD with this camera and can't upload it to iMovie.....Please help

[MadMagasine13]

hmm iMovie recognizes Cameras automaticly.

What have you got for a version of iMovie.

For this camera you need the lastest version (iMovie 08, Version 7.1.4)

[Conquis7ador]

I have iMovie version 6.0.3. So I would have to buy the iLife 08 kit to get the new iMovie? There's no way to buy it separate, right?

Is there a way to convert the video to standard def to use with iMovie HD?

[MadMagasine13]

Yes, you need to buy iLife' 08, iMovie HD (the old version) recognizes only Standart-Cameras. I think there's no way to convert the video in the old application.

[Conquis7ador]

Alright, that sucks

[MadMagasine13]

Yep, i think too

[adrianvalos]

coldplay clocks

[timnij]

It's a nice camera! I think I'm going to buy this baby. Can somewone give me the artist and the trackname of the used music? I think the artist is Coldplay, am I right?

[MadMagasine13]

yes its coldplay - clocks

[adrianvalos]

where can i play a a avchd disc?

[MadMagasine13]

you mean a blue ray disc or a DVD from your Camera?

[Conquis7ador]

I have iMovie version 6.0.3. So I would have to buy the iLife 08 kit to get the new iMovie? There's no way to buy it separate, right?

[ryansmuc]

hey i just got the camera and i was wondering if there is any way of converting the footage into HD format so it will go into after effects instead of a shitty WMV file which just ruins the good quality of the camera

[Tinuserviceline]

dä do, oder dä do, aso I wörd dä do nä xD

[MadMagasine13]

^^lol^^

[masaproductions]

yeah i love my camcorder it was worth the money

[JaimeAlbieri]

How did you edit the video? I used the USB connection to upload the videos but the videos get completly destroyed with the lost of frames. How to fix that and make the videos like yours?

[MadMagasine13]

I edit the Video with iMovie 08, a Aplication for Mac OS X.

iMovie recognizes the movies automatically and

import them.

This Camera records in the AVCHD Video Format. You need to convert the Files, Youtube and your Video Player recognizes the files only if they are in a playable format .

It gives Movie Programs which will automatically import and convert in a valid format.

If you have any Questions ask me.

And sorry again for my bad English. I hope you have understand it :-)

[Stephen9486]

does this have night vision?

[prydemusic]

yeah

[MadMagasine13]

jop

[ParkourBlog]

hey i got this camera and its great, just as i can see from your youtube vid its cut the top and the bottom of the youtube away, its no big thing but do u know any way 2 change that? is that shot in 1080?

[MadMagasine13]

sorry i know no way to chanche that.

And Yeah the picture is shot in FullHD 1080i. But when i put the vid on youtube, the image quality loss

[ParkourBlog]

it looks very very good when you click on the full hd button, but yer its a shame, youtube need 2 go HD but ye thanks :)

[Y0UTUBEreviews2008]

Would you have any idea how the quality would be on a 46" HDTV?

And are you sure that iMovie 08 can edit in HD, I heard there were some issues.

[MadMagasine13]

iMovie cannot export videos in Fullhd 1080 Quality. The highest quality is 940 x 540.

The image looks sure very good on a 46" Plasma. You must have only enough space

[dufourke]

Imovie08 recognizes only SD-films on my HDR-SR10e, how come? HD-files aren't detected :s

[MadMagasine13]

hmm.. i dont know. Ask a Forum or call Apple. Sorry

But iMovie can anyway only export Movies in 960x 540.

[magellan567]

So it's easy to use with iMovie?? I'm looking for a good quality camera thats very user friendly with Mac, iMovie, and Final Cut..I'm also considering an external mic, any suggestions?

[MadMagasine13]

yes, when you cut simple Movies, is iMovie really good. You can import very easy the AVCHD- Files from the Camera.

My Camera (HDR - SR10) works with iMovie.

[killer7B78]

Don't type '&fmt=18' after the video, click on high quality, this gives better quality by this video than if you type "&fmt=18" behind it.

[MadMagasine13]

thanks

[killer7B78]

What are the downsides for you?

And is the sound good?

[MadMagasine13]

The Sound is very good, BUT when the wind blows, it reduces the quality by rushing.

The video image is very clear, when it is dark, roars the video image. The photo image is not good, the bulit-in flash is good.

The 15x Optical Zoom is also VERY good and the Harddrive have enough Memory

The battery has 80 mins running time.

I think this camera is suitable for beginners and the HD video quality are very clear

I hope I have helped you

[gaw1ik]

thank you for this amazing review, helped a lot!

[P1TT1]

Beutiful :D..

im actually getting this camera ^^ thnx for making me 100% sure :D

[MadMagasine13]

no problem :-D

[killer7B78]

What program did you use to convert to a YouTube format?

When you edit in iMovie, is there any conversion you need to do before?

And does iMovie edit in Full HD?

If you did have to do a conversion to bring it to iMovie could you then please tell me if there was any quality loss?

[MadMagasine13]

Yes i use iMovie'08.

I convert the video in the middle format (480 x 272) and put them on youtube.

iMovie works with FullHD, but you cannot convert in Full HD

(the highest quality is 960 x 540 )

I think iMovie08 is bad, but that is the only one AVCHD Application for Mac OS X

[killer7B78]

How about for Windows, would Sony Vegas 8 work?

[MadMagasine13]

Sony Vegas Platinum works sure with the Handycam. Both products are from Sony.

But i have no Experience with Sony Vegas Movie Studio Platinium.

[killer7B78]

One more thing, do you have a big TV, full HD?

If you do, is it still good quality on that?

And if you don't, do you have any idea if on a 46" Full HD tv the quality would still be good?

[MadMagasine13]

i have a 32" HD Ready LCD Screen (HD-Ready works with the 1920 x 1080i Format) and the Image is eally clear.

The photos have not so good quality.

[killer7B78]

Ok thanks alot!

[superj707]

great camera dull colors

[TheSavvyTech]

You can shoot with the best camera out there... however, if you don't know how to use "it" with available lighting or are able to add your own lighting... you can forget good quality. I don't have this camera but I do have the older SR 1... both are great cameras if you "learn how to use them.

[confuoco55]

I just got this camcorder too. It seems the color is little dull. Is there some setting that I have overlooked or is this the way it should be? The image is VERY clear, which I am happy about, but not colorful enough. Can you please give me some advise?

[MadMagasine13]

go to the Movie Settings and enable x.v.Color.

Or chanche the contrast on your TV or Movie Software

Gretings MadMagasine

[AyeEffSee]

I use a sony vaio with windows vista

[AyeEffSee]

I just bought this camera, and I was having trouble putting it on my compuiter. There were videos on there. Can you help me out?

Thanks.

[switchfootvideos]

awesome im planning on getting this corder

[MadMagasine13]

thanks!