Posts by bbtrinet

Pausing at every 4gb interval - a 'deal breaker'? I guess I don't get this. If you're using a DVD or tape based recorder, you must insert a new dvd or tape at a certain interval. With any camcorder, even hard-drive based camcorders,...

There is a choice of compression SPEED on the SD1. * "HE" mode - 6Mbps, Variable Bit Rate * "HN" mode - 9Mbps, Variable Bit Rate * "HF" mode - 13 Mbps, Constant Bit Rate I've read somewhere that the AVCHD compression algorithm needs...

Yes - the HD flash memory units which use AVCHD have much more aggressive compression schemes. In most cases, the video is fine, looks good, and there is no noticable difference. Filming people moving and running around, it's fine. The...

I don't understand the reasoning behind how the SD5 can get over the 4gb limit either... but I see this more as a 'geeky tech talk' rather than something that is practical. Why would you ever need to record something straight through...

Looks like retailers are trying to dump their last stock of the Panasonic SD1, which is a great deal right now. Best Buy is now sold out online, but some stores still have it.... and Circuit City now has a good deal on the Panny SD1...