Sony HDR-TG1: smallest 1080i camcorder
Engadget has an overview of Sony's latest pocket rocket HD camcorder, the HDR-TG1 which is claimed to be the world's smallest HD camcorder. With a 10x optical zoom, touch screen LCD and face detection, it looks impressive. Although if you're a TX1 owner you'll notice a drawback right away - the price, US$900.
Engadget link.
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It's been well over a year that the TX1 has been on the market. Do you think the technology is still up-to-date? Or, would you spring for a newer camera?
Just bought one for $265; at that price, still relevant for the quality you get. I was concerned that anything comparable in the future may be de-contented and/or not built in Japan.
Wow! Where did you find it for $265?? Too scared of all these discount sites as I've seen quite a few negative reviews for the shops. Any suggestions?
All the ones I'm finding on ebay arenon-USA models. Is that what I'm wanting?
Not sure where else to ask this question:
I have a TX-1 and the ability to not pause while recording is a limitation for me. Does anyone know if the Sony (or any other comparable flash based storage) camera's can pause while recording?
kinda OT, but you should add forums, I havent found a site with TX1 dedicated forums.
R,
The concept of pause is more relevant to tape based recorders where a physical head has to move on and off the tape when it is started/stopped. Pausing keeps the head on the tape so you can stop and start recording quicker.
With a flash based device, pausing is effectively made redundant because there is no moving components involved, and hence no (or very little) lag between a full stop and a full start of a recording.
I guess the only thing that could be considered an issue (not by me) is that a start/stop action on a flash based device saves a new clip or file on the disk, as opposed to maintaining one clip with many shots on a tape based device.
TX1- $263.90 at Butterfly Photo -
Hey everyone, hopping on the board due to Matt's awesome content. I was looking for something small to take HD video, mostly on vacations and I'm happy to now pull the trigger on the TX1 due to everyones input! I will be purchasing a few Kingston 8GB SDHC Class 6 cards on Ebay for $40 shipped and be happy with video on my honeymoon in Punta Cana. Check the link below, as at this pricepoint the TX is impossible to pass up. I've been buying and reselling cameras for many years primarily on Ebay and Butterfly Photo is a reputable online dealer. Check it out!
http://www.butterflyphoto.com/product.html?postId=1101162&cm_mmc=PriceGrabber-_-Canon-_-Point+and+Shoot-_-CANTX1&zmam=8564958&zmas=1&zmac=83&zmap=CANTX1
I am 'anonymous' above from April 19. I indeed ordered from Butterfly on Apr 17, and although I was leery, took a chance. They shipped 2-day fedex on the 24th and just got it about an hour ago (site had warned Passover would 'delay' orders). Factory-fresh with North America packaging/literature, all accessories included; $263.90, no shipping nor tax. Shipping box was a little dodgy, was unprotected at bottom of box with air packs piled on top. I think these guys are trying to go legit after some murky beginnings. Otherwise no complaints...what a beauty! Old-school Japan quality. Let's start shooting!
how do we email Matt? I noticed a thread in another forum about a CHDK for the TX1 here: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1010&message=27735296
bought mine from Amazon Japan for about $220 including free delivery. i am very happy with this cam as a dual backup for my pentax dslr (gave up on my canon 10d) and victor hdv videocam.
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