HXR-MC50e new pro version of CX550

3D - HDR-TD10 (2011).
Professional models - HXR-NX70 (2011). HXR-MC2000, HXR-MC50 (2010).
Flash Memory / consumer - HDR-CX260V, HDR-CX580V, HDR-CX740VE, HDR-CX760V (2012). HDR-CX360V, HDR-CX560V, HDR-CX700V (2011). HDR-CX110, HDR-CX150, HDR-CX300, HDR-CX350V, HDR-CX550V (2010). HDR-CX100 (2009). HDR-CX12 (2008). HDR-CX7 (2007).
Hard Disk / consumer - HDR-XR260V (2012). HDR-XR150, HDR-XR350V, HDR-XR550V (2010). HDR-XR100, HDR-XR200, HDR-XR500, HDR-XR520 (2009). HDR-SR11, HDR-SR12 (2008). HDR-SR5, HDR-SR7 (2007).
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Re: HXR-MC50 in stock

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I'm wondering if in dual mode when a photo is snapped will doing so cause the video to pause for a heartbeat?
thanks
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Re: HXR-MC50e new pro version of CX550

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What makes you think of that? Do you currently have this kind of issue with another cam?
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Re: HXR-MC50e new pro version of CX550

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When recording to tape with the FX7 and HC1 and snapping a still photo there is no pause in video recording.
However the video does pause during the time of the snapped pix if the camcorders are not recording to tape but rather recording to an external device.
It's my understanding that The new generation of video dslr's suffer paused video when snapping a still but I have no first hand knowledge.
I need to shoot video and snap high resolution photos simultaneously through the same lense at (for example) figureskating competitions
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Re: HXR-MC50e new pro version of CX550

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I have XR520 (similar in design to CX550 and MC50) and i don't recall it pausing while taking a snapshot. It certainly doesnt interrupt the recording video.
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Re: HXR-MC50 in stock

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halfpipe wrote:I'm wondering if in dual mode when a photo is snapped will doing so cause the video to pause for a heartbeat?
thanks
This particular question is very specific I think, and you'll probably need to wait for hands-on tests (or for someone who will own the HXR-MC50) to evaluate the exact behavior of the HXR-MC50 on that matter.
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Sony HXR-MC50 review

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Adam Wilt posted a full, solid review: Sony HXR-MC50 1-CMOS AVCHD Camcorder review. Check it out, it's a nice read!

There's one aspect missing though (that's dear to my heart): no review of color performance. Although the HXR-MC50 is portable, has sharp resolution, moderate aliasing, low noise and good low-light capability, I wouldn't dare switching to it without reasonable, factual assurance that it performs at least equally well compared to my 3-CMOS FX7 - both in color accuracy and in color contrast near edges.
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