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by dalemccl
15 Jul 2012 20:52
Forum: Sony AVCHD - Consumer / single-sensor camcorders
Topic: Sony HXR-NX30 - experiences?
Replies: 24
Views: 79196

Re: Sony HXR-NX30 - experiences?

Yes, in "standard" stabilization mode, the entire optical block moves (as far as I can judge from the visible movement of the optical block). What "fixed shot" means is a mystery for me. The operating manual says it "further reduces camera-shake. When you attempt operations...
by dalemccl
14 Jul 2012 21:14
Forum: Sony AVCHD - Consumer / single-sensor camcorders
Topic: Sony HXR-NX30 - experiences?
Replies: 24
Views: 79196

Re: Sony HXR-NX30 - experiences?

In fully static shots (e.i. on a tripod) it is always recommended to use no stabilization at all. Sorry Rolando, I wasn't clear when I said "static". I meant hand-held, but trying to hold the camera still, with no intentional movement such as panning or zooming. I get quite a bit of movem...
by dalemccl
14 Jul 2012 17:25
Forum: Sony AVCHD - Consumer / single-sensor camcorders
Topic: Sony HXR-NX30 - experiences?
Replies: 24
Views: 79196

Re: Sony HXR-NX30 - experiences?

Thanks for the additional explanation. I was attracted to the CX760 or NX30 by the prospect of better stabilization than I get with my 3-year old Sony XR500V. But most of my shooting consists of static shots and I would not want to degrade the picture quality. In standard stabilization mode the new ...
by dalemccl
14 Jul 2012 03:01
Forum: Sony AVCHD - Consumer / single-sensor camcorders
Topic: Sony HXR-NX30 - experiences?
Replies: 24
Views: 79196

Re: Sony HXR-NX30 - experiences?

>>for static shots it slightly degrades picture precision in a disappointing way,<<

Stephan, can you elaborate on that? In what way does the picture degrade? Is it zooming-in digitally and thus reducing resolution, something like the post-processing image stabilizers do.