DP1 Video Petition

spec:

http://www.foveon.com/files/F13_image_sensor_Product_Flier_RevD.pdf

frame rate 640x480 x3(VPS) 30 FPS

Spotts said:

I wrote a letter to Sigma tonight. If you feel similarly, feel free
to cut/paste/personalize what is below and send it to
[email protected].

Even if you could care less, please help those of us to whom this
matters!!

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To: [email protected]
Re: DP1 movie mode.

Hello, and thank you for taking time to read and respond to this
email. I am seriously considering the purchase of the DP1 as a "carry
everywhere" camera. I presently use various Canon DSLR's which are
inconvenient to lug at all times. As well, I would prefer not to
carry my video camera as well. My question: is it likely that through
a firmware upgrade, the DP1 may eventually receive a larger video
mode, preferably 640x480 or even a 720x480 format? This is a fairly
large concern for me, as then I could leave behind two pieces of gear
in favor of one. So far the small videos from the DP1 look superior
to my video camera in color, sharpness, and bokeh, except that they
are so small!

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How many DP1 videos have you seen?...The only one I know of is Carls short video of his Sister singing - She has a great voice BTW - so do you know of any more I can look at?
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Vulcanus said:

spec:

http://www.foveon.com/files/F13_image_sensor_Product_Flier_RevD.pdf

frame rate 640x480 x3(VPS) 30 FPS

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Well spotted. So the decision to use the current video size is probably something to do with European import taxes after all.

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http://www.rytterfalk.com/movie/4.AVI
http://www.rytterfalk.com/movie/1.AVI
http://www.rytterfalk.com/movie/2.AVI
http://www.rytterfalk.com/movie/3.AVI
http://www.rytterfalk.com/movie/5.AVI

Vulcanus said:

http://www.rytterfalk.com/movie/4.AVI
http://www.rytterfalk.com/movie/1.AVI
http://www.rytterfalk.com/movie/2.AVI
http://www.rytterfalk.com/movie/3.AVI
http://www.rytterfalk.com/movie/5.AVI

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Thanks!

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I sent them a note asking for the 640x480x30fps mode.

In addition, I requested 2x and 4x tele-converters matched to the great DP1 lens.
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Dp1, a sample of which I'm testing, does not have a threading on top ot its protuding lens, so no converter can be added; there is though a possibility to use it on the hood carrier mount which has got a threading for filters, but this would be a technical issue.

See: http://www.testiweb.com/dp1.htm where I'm going to post some pictures.

Sigma wrote:
Dear Mr. Michael Spotts,

Thank you very much for your e-mail and request.
DP1 supports QVGA 320x240 movie, however, I am going to send your suggestion
to R&D department.

Kind Regards,
Vuslat Tatar
Sigma Corporation, Head Office.

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I wrote:
Thank you for responding once again regarding the video format of the DP1.

Many others are also talking about how desirable the DP1 would be if only it included a larger video format such as 848x480 or 640x480. I thought you may be interested to see this thread:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1027&message=27079822

For now, many who want to carry just one camera day-to-day are forced to use a more inferior tool in order to have decent-size video.

According to Foveon's specification sheet, the DP1 sensor is capable of 640x480:

http://www.foveon.com/files/F13_image_sensor_Product_Flier_RevD.pdf

For this reason some of us feel that the camera is crippled by firmware, and could be greatly improved by adding improved video resolution. I have not yet purchased the DP1, and am anxious to see if this can be changed. If I am going to carry one camera everywhere, everyday, video size is that important.

Thanks for your kind replies,
An interested customer,
Michael Spotts:.
http://www.theopenlife.com

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the video carl has up is about 20 seconds and is 11mb. thats about 33mb per minute, or 30 minutes per gb. thats not too bad with an 8gb SDHC (4hrs), but at 320x240. if it goes 640x480, then thats 4x the pixels and could be 8min/gb. Seems like it eats up a lot of memory to me, maybe higher compression and 640x480 would be nice

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