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Nice, I like it a lot! I’m in the market right now for a new camera, and this thing is definitely intriguing. I just had a Sony HD camcorder to play around with that shoots in 1080i, and a small camera that can shoot 720p AND double as a feature-rich point-and-shoot camera would be perfect for me.

Any word on availability? Right now? Also, I hope somebody can write a nice review and comparison to other cameras/brands before I have to make my buying decision :-)

Yeah, I’ve been reading some more reviews on Engadget and Gizmodo, and even though Engadget is somewhat disappointed with the M-JPEG recording format, I really like this camera a lot.

One more question, though, is a SanDisk Extreme II SDHC card sufficient for shooting video with this one or does it need to be an Extreme III card? They came out with a 8GB Extreme II SDHC card which would give you 27 minutes of recorded video. Two of those cards give you almost an hour, which should be fine for most occasions and even covering lengthy things like weddings etc.

I think engadget is all wrong about Motion JPEG M-JPEG. Although M-JPEG is less popular than mpeg4 these days, the fact that M-JPEG does not use intra frame compression and I believe this will provide for a more stable video.

I am also excited about this camera! I hope canon ships it early!

Does the Canon Powershot TX1 shoot in genuine 720p? Or does it capture in 480 p and then use software to extrapolate? If the latter, the resolution will be essentially the same as a blown up 640×480 VGA file. How is the low light performance? This was the shortcoming of the Sanyo 720p hybrid. Some relatively inexpensive standard definition videocams have a IR mode for low light that now produce color images. Since video is often essential in social or ceremonial events where flash, tripod, or lights are disturbing or out of the question, low light IQ is important. Could the TX1’s performance in this regard be weaker than a similar or cheaper priced standard definition videocam? And why would Canon select M-JPEG instead of an advanced codec MPEG4? It seems the latter would use less flash drive and also deliver good IQ.

JKoch… ? slow down bud… remember this camera isnt out yet. I doubt anyone can tell how the low light performance is when they’ve yet to have a chance to use it without being attached by metal leash to a show floor. And its obbious the tx1 will not have any kind of IR… do you see a IR module on the face of the tx1 anywhere because I dont. Most compact cameras going after the “do it all hybrid” podium do not end up very strong when it comes to low light. If you think you’re going to be recording a lot of low light video, its always going to be a better idea to just go for a traditional camcorder. In the meantime I can’t wait for this cam to come out. I have a question tho… quite a few of the newer cams have a macro mode, will the tx1? Macro with such a high quality camera would be a lot of fun.

The TX1 is not intended to bring an end to the camcorder market, it is ingeniously designed to put HD video capabilities in your pocket. My two pockets already have to hold my wallet, phone, and iPod, so the TX1 and a few SD cards are barely small enough for my carry everywhere needs. Just as pocket sized cameras are not intended to replace SRLs, pocket cams should not be judged by their ability to replace a camcorder. They should be evaluated by their ability to capture impromptu short film moments.

“It’s like you’re dreamin’ about Gorgonzola cheese when it’s clearly Brie time, baby.”

As to which video capture format is better for a pocket cam, I prefer JMPEG as it offers superior frame capture over MPEG4. I love the ability to grab high quality stills from video sequences that are candid or without composition. There are too many occasions when cameras and camcorders have failed to serve me in that way.

“Leave it to a dago to bring a knife to a gun fight.”

If you need more than 26 minutes (8GB card) of video capture, it’s typically something important. Why would you knowingly bring the limitations of a pocket cam into that situation? I would not want to be stuck holding such a small device that long, anyway. There are times when a dedicated camcorder is the order of the day; times when you should also have a tripod, an external mic, and a good idea of the shots you want. For everything else, there will be a TX1 in my pocket.

I am watching reviews for the Sanyo which is only on the street a few days. But so far the consumer reviews have been all positive. Only thing that bothers me so far about the Canon is the small size of the viewer.

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