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    8 bit, mbp/s, etc.

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    To make a long story short....

     

    The c300 uses a proprietary sensor readout that makes it relatively immune to certain visual artifacts like moire and rolling shutter. 

     

    As far as bit depth is concerned, a higher bit depth gives you a lot more leeway in post. Camera's like the c300 compress information so that you get a great image out of camera. But this information is compressed to give you the best image right out of the camera. However, when using 8-bit, you lose sensor information that informs what the scene would look like under a different exposure or white balance(which could be considered extraneous). 

     

    For example, if your out of camera image reads shadow detail as 100% black, you will only get greys when you brighten it. At a higher bit depth, those shadows will contain detail that can be elicited through brightening. 

     

    Does this make sense?

    Yes, Thank you! So its basically similar to the difference of RAW and JPEG images? Simple enough

    8 bit, mbp/s, etc.

    In: Cameras

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    All of these parameters are very important to 2 types of people:-

     

    1. The ones who shoot big budget films, cinematic automotive commercials and other high budget stuff.

    2. The people who need a reason to not go out and shoot anything.  Blaming the limitations of 8bit colour etc for their lack of ideas or personal drive.  

     

     

    I used to hanker after 444 10bit, uncompressed blah blah blah.  now it bores me.  IMO you'll probably be happier not knowing about it.

    I found this quite amusing and you're probably right to an extent. However I shoot daily and am not in a place where I'm wondering which camera to buy over this :) I more was wondering for educational reasons.

     

    Today I told my friend "my birthday is in a month, I want a C300." He was like "You have a 5d which has a bigger sensor and higher bitrate, isn't it better?" After my initial laughter I told him theres a reason it costs 5 times as much and that is more to the image than the bitrate. I didnt know exactly why that was though. 

     

    So please, someone inform me :)

    8 bit, mbp/s, etc.

    In: Cameras

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    I'm a little bit lost when it comes to the technical details of certain camera paramets.

     

    I understand 4:2:0 4:2:2 etc, but what is the difference between 8 bit, 10, bit, 12 bit color? I hear a lot of people complain about it, but what does it mean practically? Does it give me more room in post? Just more accurate colors? Does anyone have any examples of this?

     

    Also, what exactly do more Mbps get you? Does it just offer more detail?

     

    Thanks folks. Feel free to insert your own stupid questions on this thread to have answered :)

    GoPro 3 exposure lock petition

    In: Cameras

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    I've wanted to since version 1. Its not here on version 3. We want it and there is certainly no harm in asking for it. Its only a discussion because you are making it one. If you dont need the feature there is no need for you to weigh in on it. We all want the feature, so we are going to ask for it. 

    A look at the new GoPro Hero 3 iPhone app - iPhone as wireless monitor and remote control

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    The Contour Cam has some nice video software for free... The Contour Storyteller Software.. http://store.contour.com/ae/international/storyteller/icat/storyteller/

    is there something comparable from GoPro at the Moment. I think the new GoPro HD Hero3 rocks all other Helmet Cameras at the moment...

    Not having stabilization still baffles me. I'll be interested to see how it works on the Sony product

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