lewmonst 0 #51 May 12, 2008 I put 14 jumps on the HC9, side by side with a PC330 filming 100-ways this past weekend. With SteadyShot (OIS) turned ON, there is considerable noticeable shake on a big screen. It's usable footage, but the PC330 footage is way better. I will post the footage soon. Also with the SteadyShot turned off, the shake is not as bad as with it on, but still not nearly as good as the PC330 with EIS. I was flying a lot of burble, but the PC330 footage is far better than the HC9 in the identical conditions. Maybe it's like the first series of 900's, maybe it's the luck of the draw with the camera you get, if DSE doesn't have OIS issues... But I'm probably going to return this one. Not sure if I want to try another HC9 just incase to get a HC5 instead... Thought you all might like to know. peace Karenhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #52 May 12, 2008 Maybe it's like the first series of 900's, maybe it's the luck of the draw with the camera you get, if DSE doesn't have OIS issues... I'm fairly confident that it's the same no matter which cam you have. For tandems, no burble, no real issues there. But for anything that is really shaky...I'd expect it to be an issue. Sad thing is, OIS is the "new standard" of these cams, it's cheaper and doesn't require calibration (if what I'm told from the engineers is accurate) Bear in mind I'm also flying with a .5 lens, so the shake is lessened by the wider image. Are you using the HC9 in HD or SD mode? With or without wide angle? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #53 May 12, 2008 HD mode (DV output to computer just to compare...) .3 lens (you'd think the shake would be reduced with the .3...) I will try it on a tandem, but the PC330 was rocksolid on the exact same jump next to the HC9. It is sad that OIS is the "new standard" otherwise the HC9 is an awesome camera. Some friends are using it for base and it's great. I'd rather go back to an EIS camera if they're all going to be like this. Maybe I'm just super-critical of the quality, isn't that why we want HD anyway... Karenhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clint 1 #54 May 17, 2008 Anyone jumping it for hand-cam yet. For tandems? Clint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #55 September 15, 2008 I just got some new toys and can't wait to start taking and making some videos! "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #56 September 16, 2008 Wow, I never realized you were African-American.Setup looks very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deanaossenfo 0 #57 August 11, 2010 "having the HC-7 and already loving its quality, the review smashed my world. really great cameras and yes the cookie box is wonderful." I really love the HC-7 too, very cool camera. Try to have one for yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deanaossenfo 0 #58 August 24, 2010 "having the HC-7 and already loving its quality, the review smashed my world. really great cameras and yes the cookie box is wonderful." I really love the HC-7 too, very cool camera. Try to have one for yourself. Camera Store http://camera-store.minifyrdic.net/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deanaossenfo 0 #59 September 29, 2010 "I just got some new toys and can't wait to start taking and making some videos!" If we have new things we are very excited to used it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
