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Norton 
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Posted 08 November 2009 - 06:19 PM
Took me a long time to weigh up the WH1 vs the FH1. In the end, I decided to buy a small water-resistant camera that can do simple video rather than the WH1 when the out-of-water performance would be too much of a compromise. Now if only the FH1 could be upgraded to support iFrame like the FH1a, I'd be even happier! 
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wwrafter
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Posted 09 November 2009 - 09:46 AM
I have the WH1, and have been very happy with it.
The review is fairly accurate. Most photographers will tell you that the best camera is the one you have with you. I've been able to get some great footage simply because my camera was accessible, and not locked away in some drybox.
The image stabilization is sorely lacking, but can sometimes be "fixed" later by iMovie or other software.
The zoom is impressive. I've been able to get shots of Osprey chicks peeking out from their nest, as well as decent views of elk and otter while floating along the rio.
Taking footage while in a rapid is best accomplished by having someone who has some idea of what works holding the camera :-), or by mounting it on a tripod (and tied to the boat). The tripod method eliminates the stabilization issue so you can get some really nice shots.
The dedicated stills are better than the ones taken while simultaneously recording video.
Cons: Low light stills are nearly unusable.
Effectively no image stabilization.
Battery life (it's so long, I sometimes
forget to charge it) :-)
Pros: Fits in my PFD (life jacket), so it's there.
Works even better when mounted on a tripod
So simple my wife and 9 year old can use it
without help.
Super battery life
Cost.
I would recommend this camera for the outdoors adventurer. The output is perfectly acceptable for YouTube and Facebook. It's reasonable for home movies. I wouldn't try to use it for a documentary, nor would I expect to for $350.
The review is fairly accurate. Most photographers will tell you that the best camera is the one you have with you. I've been able to get some great footage simply because my camera was accessible, and not locked away in some drybox.
The image stabilization is sorely lacking, but can sometimes be "fixed" later by iMovie or other software.
The zoom is impressive. I've been able to get shots of Osprey chicks peeking out from their nest, as well as decent views of elk and otter while floating along the rio.
Taking footage while in a rapid is best accomplished by having someone who has some idea of what works holding the camera :-), or by mounting it on a tripod (and tied to the boat). The tripod method eliminates the stabilization issue so you can get some really nice shots.
The dedicated stills are better than the ones taken while simultaneously recording video.
Cons: Low light stills are nearly unusable.
Effectively no image stabilization.
Battery life (it's so long, I sometimes
forget to charge it) :-)
Pros: Fits in my PFD (life jacket), so it's there.
Works even better when mounted on a tripod
So simple my wife and 9 year old can use it
without help.
Super battery life
Cost.
I would recommend this camera for the outdoors adventurer. The output is perfectly acceptable for YouTube and Facebook. It's reasonable for home movies. I wouldn't try to use it for a documentary, nor would I expect to for $350.
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