Ghostly Vision
Well-known member
Hi all,
Have recently become aware of the Sony HDR-HC1 Camcorder, which appears to be the best possible piece of equipment for those wishing to capture birds using their scope.
Firstly, it is High Definition, and the video picture quality is superb, if not stunning. With a 10x optical zoom it may be a fraction underpowered, but should give magnificent results with the scope rather than hand-held.
It also has 16:9 widescreen for playback on all modern TV's.
Crucially, it has a 3megapixel stills facility - a resolution I was using on my stills camera up until only 12 months ago.
Although a bit of a big beast, it does have a threaded lens and full internal focussing.
The price - £1500 list, but available cheaper than that.
Anyone know anyone who has one or tried it? Any comments from the experts?
The added bonus, of course, is that if I get one (yeah right), I will just have to get that 50" HD plasma TV now!!!!
Cheers
Sean
Have recently become aware of the Sony HDR-HC1 Camcorder, which appears to be the best possible piece of equipment for those wishing to capture birds using their scope.
Firstly, it is High Definition, and the video picture quality is superb, if not stunning. With a 10x optical zoom it may be a fraction underpowered, but should give magnificent results with the scope rather than hand-held.
It also has 16:9 widescreen for playback on all modern TV's.
Crucially, it has a 3megapixel stills facility - a resolution I was using on my stills camera up until only 12 months ago.
Although a bit of a big beast, it does have a threaded lens and full internal focussing.
The price - £1500 list, but available cheaper than that.
Anyone know anyone who has one or tried it? Any comments from the experts?
The added bonus, of course, is that if I get one (yeah right), I will just have to get that 50" HD plasma TV now!!!!
Cheers
Sean
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