Trying Out My New HDR-XR500V Handycam, Lockport, IL. 5/14/09.

Due to previous camera problems, I decided to purchase a new one. I had actually been saving up for one for some time, it's just a coincidence that the other one began giving me problems. Eventually, I will get it fixed. I'm thinking about shooting future videos in 1080i HD, but they are a pain in the ass to upload and edit so I'm sticking to SD.

If you want to see the specs on this camera, follow the link---

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=1...

As for railfanning, the sun was out and I had some time to try out my new cam at 9th Street. Lighting for Westbounds was pretty good this afternoon.

Train 1- BNSF #4393 leads the Z-SBDWSP East.
BNSF C44-9W #4393
BNSF C44-9W #969
BNSF C44-9W #4983
BNSF ES44DC #7555
BNSF C44-9W #4816

Train 2- The Q-LACCHI SVC Doublestack heads East.
BNSF C44-9W #5200
BNSF C44-9W #4688

Train 3- The Z-WSPALT Heads West.
BNSF C44-9W #4121
BNSF C44-9W #4397
BNSF C44-9W #4421

Train 4- The L-CHI102 Industry Local fresh out of Chicago heads West to Galesburg.
BNSF B40-8W #570
BNSF B40-8W #521

Train 5- The Z-NBYWSP with a decent looking Warbonnet on the point is almost to it's destination of Willow Springs, IL.
BNSF C44-9W #640
BNSF C44-9W #4305
BNSF C44-9W #4197

BNSF Chillicothe Subdivision.

(c) 9th Street Productions.

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[GR8WHITEC5]

Why is the train choppy? I sthat due to condensing to MPEG4?  If that is true video, this camera sucks.

[BoxcarFrank]

These were shot in 1080i HD. I edited them down to MPEG-2s so the file wouldn't be so big when I upload them to Youtube. The choppiness is a result of further quality reduction from Youtube.

[DaringDramis]

Did you shoot with the best quality avalaible (HQ)?

[BoxcarFrank]

I'm actually shooting these in HD FH. The highest quality on a consumer level. I just edited these down to MPEG-4 files for Youtube.

[GR8WHITEC5]

Thanks for clarifying. The downgraded video don't do the camera justice. On a csale from 1 -10, what do you rate it? Are there any flaws you wish could have been worked out prior to releasing this model? Is the battery any good or should I get two more higher capacity batteries?

[BoxcarFrank]

If you wan't to check out something closer to the actual camera's quality, see my latest video. I'd rate it a 10. I have no flaws I could point out yet. As for the battery, you might want to upgrade to the larger 100 series if you're going to do some serious shooting.

[IABNSF]

Looks good. I bet it looks better before you downloaded it to youtube. Youtube seems to make the videos jerky Although the HQ button makes them a little clearer.

[ansettaddict123]

whats the camera like?

[gameover340]

nice !!!!!!!!!!!

[GhostFearMe]

looks like the new handycam's working great

[airRail76]

cool!

[DecommMan]

This is a busy rail area - I know the area well.

[UPTurner]

Nice Video Frank!! Great cam.