Questions concerning usage of video mode of photography equipment.
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CSI image resolution enhance: How real is it?
So I watched the following 1 minute long Youtube clip from CSI New York. In the clip, using what seems to be the recording from a standard bank camera, they zoom in at least 100, and see the image ...
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Why does my Canon DSLR stop recording video automatically?
I have read a few posts related to video recording using a DSLR so I decided to try my 60D for the first time. I've had the camera for about a year and a half but never tried recording a video.
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Should I be concerned about sensor heat and the development of hot pixels?
Since I shoot a lot of pictures in Live View mode and from time to time I do some short movies, I've developed a paranoid sensation that I'm going to burn the sensor.
I'm aware that live view mode ...
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What Windows software can assemble a sequence of photos into a timelapse?
Do you know any good software for Windows platform that can be used to create a time-lapse video from a bunch of photos? I'm interested in free alternatives, but the paid ones are also OK.
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Is it possible to make a single still photo from a video?
The idea comes from the fact that in astronomy (amatorial), it's common to take videos from a telescope with a webcam and convert them into a single, less noisier picture.
The principle is that of ...
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Why is there a limit restriction to the 1080p film video recording time duration on DSLRs?
Theories:
that the processing hardware gets hot, so the limit extends the life
EU classification of camera as camcorder attracts duty
FAT32 file size limit of memory cards is 2gb, but then you could ...
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What are the pros and cons of a video camera versus a DSLR that can take video?
I have made a few short films and plan to get more serious about it, but professional digital video cameras are generally expensive and the recent line of beginner DSLRs which can take HD video like ...
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Does every frame of video (or live view) on a DSLR count as a shutter actuation?
From time to time I see questions about shutter actuations on this site and this got me thinking — does every frame of video count as an actuation?
Does this means a 10 minute video is "worth" 18000 ...
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What are good, free online video tutorials for dSLR beginners?
I have just bought a new DSLR, after some years of point-and-shoot photography.
Are there any good free, online video tutorials or courses for the basics?
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Automatic autofocus on 600D/Rebel T3i during video mode [closed]
I was testing the video mode with my 600D, and I noticed autofocus was not working. I then enabled it via the menu and now you can focus when pressing the main button. I was wondering whether this is ...
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How do I make architecture appear larger?
I need to know whether there are any techniques to make a building appear larger. I need to film a house; inside and outside.
For outside I've thought about positioning the camera low down on the ...
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Will there be a need for cameras at all once we have 4k video?
Will there be a need for cameras at all once we have 4k video? Probably within 5-10 years we will have consumer level 4k video cameras. At that time, what is the point of still cameras? You can pick ...
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What kind of SD card do I need to keep my dSLR from stoppping every few seconds when taking HD video? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why does my Canon DSLR stop recording video automatically?
When I take HD video with my Canon 60D camera, it stops automatically after about 5 seconds.
I am guessing ...
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Can a Pentax K-5 record more than 4 GB of video with an SDXC card?
When using an SDHC card, the Pentax K-5 can only record up to 4 GB of video in a single clip. This is said to be because SDHC cards use the FAT32 file system, which has a 4 GB maximum file size. At ...
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Is there a way to make auto-focus more smooth while filming with Sony A55?
Wondering if anyone can help with this. I have a Sony SLT-A55, and when in video recording mode it is able to auto focus.
My issue is that it does this "too quickly".
For example, if I'm shooting ...
