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44. Sony HDR-SR11 Camcorder Video Review - 120 Frames …
9 months ago
I took a few hours today to put this together. I hope it helps someone out there make a decision on buying a video camera.
I just got a new Sony HDR-SR11 camcorder that I will use to create video blogs for my website. My full blog is located at tomguilmette.com.
I plan on bringing this camera to television and film jobs I work to shoot behind the scenes. This camera even has a mic input so I can use a wireless or shotgun.
I forgot to mention in the review that this is a tapeless AVCHD camera. It has a 60GB hard drive built in and you have the option of using Sony memory stick Duo cards instead.
Great little camera and it only costs $700. I recommend the $130 wide angle conversion lens and the $160 underwater housing. A complete kit for under $1000! This is the same camera that Bear Grylls (Discovery Channel's Man vs. Wild) uses as a POV.
I tried to shoot a short nature film using the "smooth slow recording" feature on the SR11. This is kinda like the "overcranking" feature on the EX1. The SR11 is able to shoot 120 frames per second for a 3 second burst. The resolution is not very good, but not horrible. Watch this video review and see for yourself.
My on-camera was shot with the PMW-EX1 and the Letus Extreme with a 50mm f1.4 Nikon film lens.
Sorry about the "Canadian Goose" story, but I shot it to show you how the camera looks at full 1080 60i. Someone, somewhere is feasting on goose meat.
By the way, today was my day off and I did not feel like getting dressed up for this.
I just got a new Sony HDR-SR11 camcorder that I will use to create video blogs for my website. My full blog is located at tomguilmette.com.
I plan on bringing this camera to television and film jobs I work to shoot behind the scenes. This camera even has a mic input so I can use a wireless or shotgun.
I forgot to mention in the review that this is a tapeless AVCHD camera. It has a 60GB hard drive built in and you have the option of using Sony memory stick Duo cards instead.
Great little camera and it only costs $700. I recommend the $130 wide angle conversion lens and the $160 underwater housing. A complete kit for under $1000! This is the same camera that Bear Grylls (Discovery Channel's Man vs. Wild) uses as a POV.
I tried to shoot a short nature film using the "smooth slow recording" feature on the SR11. This is kinda like the "overcranking" feature on the EX1. The SR11 is able to shoot 120 frames per second for a 3 second burst. The resolution is not very good, but not horrible. Watch this video review and see for yourself.
My on-camera was shot with the PMW-EX1 and the Letus Extreme with a 50mm f1.4 Nikon film lens.
Sorry about the "Canadian Goose" story, but I shot it to show you how the camera looks at full 1080 60i. Someone, somewhere is feasting on goose meat.
By the way, today was my day off and I did not feel like getting dressed up for this.
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Something new I want to try with it is work-related; that would be product videos intended for HD viewing on YouTube. Given the down-converting for Youtube, I expect the resolution to be more than sufficient. My real challenge is trying to figure out lighting solutions.
Anyway; nice job Tom - love your work!
Sad story of goose that happens around us. Why? Who would know this?
Tnx and regard!
The SR11 replaced the SR7 (I think). I had made this video ( vimeo.com/1413395 ) to comment on the Slow-motion function on these cameras,
And I really would appreciate your opinion on using the 3 sec slow-motion built in or pos-production editing in slow motion (for quality sake)
So if you get the time.. thanks.
On the other hand, I liked your presentational video very much, very good work, and also very sad story there ate the end.
Hope you hear and see more of your videos
nice one Tom :)
What a sad story about the Geese
I used to deinterlace with Blend Field option, then I found out its better to use Interpolate Field. That way we get a sharp images not a blurry ones when paused (for masking, motion tracking, etc.). What do you think?
Thanks
By the way, cool camera...
Where can/did you find a mounting plate like that? I have a Sony HVR HD1000U and it's the same as that Sony you have in terms of mounting. Help, please!
Thanks!
As far as editing goes, I've tried Premier Pro CS4, Premier Elements 7, and Vegas 9. Neither of those will display more than 1 frame per second. What do you recommend?
Thanks. Can't wait for the mountain biking videos? Will you use a helmet cam?
-Ferdie