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Sony HandyCam HDR-TG1

How much HD video can you store on a 8GB Memory Stick Pro Duo with a HDR-TG1?

Jan 09, 2009 by K@R@/\/\ | Posted in Camcorders

Recording and Playback Times : When using supplied 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Mark2: High Definition: FH = up to 25 min., HQ = up to 30 min. SP = up to 65 min., LP = up to 85 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 55 min., SP = up to 80 min., LP = up to 160 min

THIS IS WITH A 4GB STICK SO DOUBLE THE TIME FOR A 8GB.

Sony HDR-TG1 Camcorder: Can files be imported?

Jun 01, 2008 by swoptic | Posted in Camcorders

I just copied all of the memory card contents of my HDR-TG1 camera to an external disk, but I am unable to view any of the video files -- do I need special software to play those videos (not edit, just play)

So far, the file extensions I have are:
.BDM
.CPI
.MTS
.BNP

Should I be looking at something specific?

Did you use the supplied software and USB cord.
This information is from the Sony HDR-TG1 specs...
One Touch Disc Burn
Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied software. Simply connect the camcorder to your PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.2

can u tell me about the video camera with one is the best -sony HDR-SR12 and sony HDR-TG1?

Jul 02, 2008 by Davebried R | Posted in Camcorders

In my opinion, the HDR-SR12 would be better than the TG1 - they main difference is the size of the video imaging chip. The larger video imaging chip in the HDR-SR12 should result in better low-light video quality.

Here's a detailed review of the HDR-SR12:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Sony-HDR-SR12-Camcorder-Review-34809.htm#
& the announcement for the HDR-TG1:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Sonys-New-HDR-TG1-Pocket-Sized-AVCHD-Camcorder-34829.htm#

Sony High Definition Handycam® Camcorder HDR-TG1

Aug 01, 2008 by luckycharm | Posted in Video Cameras

I am thinking buy Sony High Definition Handycam® Camcorder HDR-TG1 because it is tiny,light but I am not sure about the quality, does anyone have advices ?
thank you very much .

canon HF10 or Sony HDR-TG1

Aug 09, 2008 by luckycharm | Posted in Video Cameras

Can you guy tell me Canon HF10 or Sony HDR-TG1 better?
I tried the one Sony, everything is good except the quality under the low light is bad. I dont't know about Canon HF10.Anyone can give me the comparision,please.
Thanks

You are comparing two VERY different camcorders...

There is no consumer camcorder available with "good low-light capabilities". This is because consumer camcorders have small lenses which do not let lots of light in to their small imaging chips. If your requirement is good low-light, you will need to spend more $ to get a camcorder with bigger lenses (to let in more light) and bigger imaging chips (to capture all the light the lens allows in).

Prosumer and low end pro camcorders have bigger lenses and bigger imaging chips:
Standard definition:
Panasonic DVX100 series
Sony DCR-VX2100
Canon GL2, XL2

High Definition:
Panasonic HDX200 series
Sony HDR-FX1, HVR-V1U, HVR-Z1U
Canon XHA1

Good big lenses and good big imaging chips are expensive - and two of the main reasons these camcorders cost so much more than consumer camcorders.

Please note that the Panasonics are the only ones that use flash memory - P2 cards - and there are no hard drive based pro camcorders (unless you step up to Red). These camcorders do not save their video in highly compressed MPEG2 or AVCHD - they save to much less compressed DV and HDV - the same as the miniDV tape based camcorders listed.

Since the Canon HF10 imaging chip is a hair larger than 1/3 inch compared to the Sony HDR-TG1's tiny 1/5 inch inch CMOS and the HF10's 37mm lens is visibly much larger than the TG1's... I would fully expect the HF10 to spank the TG1... (By the way, compare that to the Sony HDR-FX1's 72mm lens and three 1/3 in CCDs)...

Imaging aside:
The TG1 does not have a mic-in jack. The HF10 does.
The TG1 does not have a headphone jack. The HF10 does.

So... it depends what you want the camcorder for... If the HF10 and TG1 were the only ones I could choose from, my requirements would point me at the HF10.

My frame of reference: I had a small Canon Elura60 years ago. I replaced it with a Sony HDR-HC1. Two months ago I got a new Sony HDR-FX1. Big lens + big imaging chips = good low-light performance. I have learned this through experience.