On top of the world with the TX1
Just a quick posting with a few pics taken with the TX1 on my trip through Switzerland and Italy. So far we have been to Zermatt which has views to the Matterhorn and on the Glacier Express from there over to St. Moritz.
The TX1 has been a great companion to my Canon EOS 400D (Rebel XTi), and has proven top be exceptionally convenient as a backup stills camera (esp. with the 10x zoom), but more so as the 720p movie shooter.
Unfortunately I can't upload any movies at the moment, but here's a few pics from the TX1 so far...
On the way to Zermatt on the open windowed Matterhorn Gotthard Railway.
On the way up the mountain to Gornergrat on the Mattherhorn Gornergrat Railway.
View from Zermatt of the Mattherhorn, at widest angles, then 10x zoom
OK, that's it for now. I have to go and catch the Bernina Express from St. Moritz down into Italy. More soon. Matt
9 comments:
Looks awesome :).
When you get home you should post some full res from the trip (and possibly also some in darker conditions?)
Thanks!
thanks for doing this blog. I have been really excited about the tx1 since it was first previewed...
I am looking forward to purchasing one.
Your website has been the best place for info concerning this facinating camera.
thanks.
I am very impressed with the 10X zoom shots. Very clear. Did you use a tripod or something to steady the camera?
Hi Dick, all the shots were handheld. Matt
I can't wait untill you get back and get some footage on-line.
If the footage is good I might need to get my hands on one of those TX1's soon.
And a question: Does it come with some basic editing software a la moviemaker or do I need to get something to edit with?
Cheers,
Casey
Hi, someone says that the HD video 1280x720 of TX1 is faked. It may just be interpolated from 848x480.
Do you have any idea ?
Best Regards
jusko
Jusko
From what I've seen, the tx1's 1280 is native. There was a link posted in the dpreview.com forums where someone on a japanese website did a comparison between the tx1 and the sanyo xacti regarding upscaling.
From the images I've seen, it does not appear to be upscaling, and if it does - the quality is still acceptable.
Matt
I just picked up a Tx1 myself for a europe trip - I can't believe how small this thing is! Keep up the blogging, as others have said, this site is the best resource for people interested in the camera
I'm not so sure about this faking business. If someone can send me some conclusive proof I'd be happy to write a story about it. From what I've read so far, no-one has done a scientific test.
I just returned from climbing Aconcagua - at 23,000 feet - with my TX1, and it worked perfectly. Summit temp was around -30F, with winds around 35mph. I thought I would need more of an all-weather camera, but the TX1 worked as well as it does for me at sea level. Batteries didn't last very long, but I don't think any camera can get around that problem.
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