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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Compression & Media
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03.Manual Controls
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04.3D Features
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05.Handling & Use
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06.Audio & Connectivity
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07.Other Features
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08.Conclusion
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09.Photo Gallery
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10.Specs
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11.Comments
Sony Handycam HDR-TD10
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Manual ControlsCompression & Media
Compression
Most record modes on the HDR-TD10 use AVCHD recording, just like on previous Sony HD camcorders. The HDR-TD10 does have some new compression features, however, thanks to the presence of 3D recording and the camcorder’s 1080/60p mode. Since the “Double Full HD 3D” option on the camcorder cannot work with AVCHD, Sony had to employ a new original format compression system called MVC. This format, which is based on MPEG-4, is also used for the camcorder’s 1080/60p record mode.
Read more about the advantages and disadvantages of different compression types.
| Format | Resolution | Codec | Bitrate | Frame Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D HD | Dual 1920 x 1080 | MVC (original format) | 28Mbps | 60i |
| HD PS | 1920 x 1080 | MVC (original format) | 28Mbps | 60p |
| FX | 1920 x 1080 | AVCHD | 24Mbps | 60i, 24p |
| FH | 1920 x 1080 | AVCHD | 17Mbps | 60i, 24p |
| HQ | 1440 x 1080 | AVCHD | 9Mbps | 60i |
| LP | 1440 x 1080 | AVCHD | 5Mbps | 60i |
| STD HQ | 720 x 480 | MPEG-2 | 9Mbps | 60i |
Media
The HDR-TD10 has 64GB of built-in flash memory, which is good for recording up to five hours of 3D video in HD. The camcorder also has a versatile memory card slot that works with a variety of memory cards: SD, SDHC, SDXC, or Memory Stick PRO Duo.
Read more about the advantages and disadvantages of different media types.
| Recording Media |
3D HD
(28Mbps) |
HD PS
(28Mbps) |
FX
(24Mbps) |
FH
(17Mbps) |
HQ
(9Mbps) |
LP
(5Mbps) |
STD HQ
(9Mbps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64GB internal flash memory | 5 hours 15 min | 5 hours 15 min | 6 hours 15 min | 8 hours 35 min | 11 hours 30 min | 21 hours 45 min | 14 hours 35 min |
Editing
We’re hoping the provided software that ships with the HDR-TD10 allows you to import and work with 3D video as well as 60p footage shot with the camcorder. Sony wasn’t able to go into too many details about the software that comes with the TD10, so it’s still a bit of a mystery how well it will work with the new compression systems and shooting modes the TD10 has to offer.
Of course, this is also an issue if you’re a dedicated user of a third-party editing program. You’ll have to make sure whatever software you use can work with 3D video and the like before you set out and buy the HDR-TD10 with the expectation that you’ll be able to work with the footage.
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