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Full MANUAL Exposure Control vs Shutter Priority AUTO?

I have been a strong advocate for full MANUAL exposure control for high speed video where the shutter speed, aperture and ISO are set. I am not sure of the relative performance of Shutter Priority (AUTO) or the current availability of high speed video cameras (>60p fps) with Shutter Priority (AUTO).  I hope that I have not steered someone away from a capable HSV camera that has Shutter Priority but no full MANUAL control, (hopefully, to be determined soon……).

Shutter Priority mode is an AUTO exposure mode that allows the shutter speed to be selected by the photographer and the camera’s AUTO exposure control to select other settings in order to get a video of the desired brightness. If Shutter Priority (AUTO) is available for video or high speed video modes then it should allow faster shutter speeds that produce smaller motion blur.

Aperture Priority mode sets the aperture and the camera AUTO adjusts the shutter speed.  Motion blur would be unknown, probably rarely desirable for video motion studies.

Mode descriptions for a SLR camera:  Full MANUAL, Full AUTO, Shutter Priority (AUTO), Aperture Priority (AUTO)
http://imaging.nikon.com/history/basics/04/06.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exposure_%28photography%29
See discussion of lighting issues for using full Manual.
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/aper … nual-mode/

Exposure Compensation (‘EV’) adds or subtracts exposure when in AUTO modes. 
http://imaging.nikon.com/history/basics/04/07.htm

I believe that the proper use of the term ‘Exposure’ should relate to the actual number of photons collected by the sensor.  Both aperture and shutter speed affect the number of photons collected.  In addition, after photons are collected and converted to electrons in the sensor, amplification of the sensor output (controlled by the ISO setting) also affects the brightness of the video.  In Internet usage, the term ‘Exposure’ may not be consistently used with the idea of separating exposure (in photons) and ISO amplification (resulting output electrons).   

See “best answer” reply

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index … 308AA1q6Ti

My Casio FH100 in AUTO modes (S, A) uses both exposure and ISO together to adjust video brightness. ‘EV’ compensation is available in AUTO modes.  In full MANUAL mode (M) ISO still can be left on an “AUTO” but the videos are very dark for some reason. ? 

Again, I’d advise anyone interested in high speed video to get a full MANUAL exposure control camera.  Unfortunately, I don’t know of any affordable HSV cameras with full MANUAL in 2012 that are now being manufactured.   An AUTO exposure control HSV camera with Shutter Priority might do as well regarding shutter speed with somewhat less flexibility regarding video brightness (?).  Full AUTO will select an unknown shutter speed that will likely vary with light level.
   
Which HSV cameras have Shutter Priority?  I’m not able to say what features the many models of AUTO control high speed video cameras have and don’t have.

CAMERA SPECS. – It is often not clear in the specs, as listed, whether the spec applies only to the camera’s still photography or also to all video modes.  For any camera that you are considering, it is necessary to double check the specs. The user’s manuals can be downloaded. Check with people who own the camera.

CASIO EX ZR300. The Casio Ex ZR300 does not support Shutter Priority in high speed video mode based on the following.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/post/42191777

According to the Casio Ex ZR300 user’s manual that I downloaded, “Note”, on page 69 -

"The A, S and M recording modes are not supported when shooting a movie, or when using the "Prerecord (Movie)" and "For Youtube" BEST SHOT scenes. In these cases, the recording mode is always Auto."
PDF: http://support.casio.com/pdf/001/EXZR30 … 0619_E.pdf 

There are other similar dpreview threads that discuss the Casio ZR100 and ZR200.   The new ZR1000 does not yet have a user's manual available on the Casio support website.

There are Youtube videos comparing cameras or discussing HSV and shutters.
ZR200- No Shutter Priority or full MANUAL shutter speed control.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwC4sK89d68
ZR100- Review & Comparison to the FH100, at 2:50 he is saying that the ZR100 does not have Shutter Priority to set the shutter speed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNut_kshlYM

To see if a camera is capable of small motion blur one approach is to search on Youtube ‘golf swing & camera model’ etc. and look for motion blur from the side view of a golf swing. There is no way to know if the camera was operated to minimize motion blur.
ZR200 - Motion blur.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWZ6MsKt5sw

[Operation - Record high speed video with a Casio FH100.  After recording is complete the card acts as a wi fi connection and automatically transfers its video files to a computer.]

I just installed an Eye Fi Connect X2 4Gb card in my Casio FH100 high speed video camera.   (Current card cost about $40.)  It worked well and the video looked normal.  The Eye Fi card recorded and transferred a 240 fps video of a few seconds, low resolution, in about a minute or less.   It was under favorable conditions, close to the wireless router, etc. 

I also directly transferred another video directly to my laptop using the Eye Fi wireless connection.   

In my application of examining my own tennis strokes I don't have a need just now for using the Eye Fi on court. (other than fun playing with great gadgets).

(Update May 14, 2013) Thread on a golf forum discussing Eye Fi card golf applications
http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/580 … try4175707

I have not purchased one of these, presumably, left over (?)Casio FH100 cameras so I have no first-hand experience.   

On a golf forum that I visit -

1)  One party in a reply was unhappy with an FH100 purchased some months ago for some issue.

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/577 … try4153339

2)  Another party had gotten an FH100 set up for Japanese. He received instructions to reset it to English.  There was some inaccuracy in the instructions but he soon had it working and was pleased.

Reply #13.

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/250 … try4780208

3) Another party contacted me and then purchased an FH100 from a Japanese supplier that he had found.  He was very satisfied with the camera and purchase. 

I have also seen some "used - like new" on Amaz...  $450.

I do not have experience using an Eye Fi card.  My Casio FH100 will record high speed video and then wirelessly transfer the video files to a nearby computer.    Soon I'll try an Eye Fi card for low resolutions HSV clips.  The FH100 camera was advertised as 'supporting' Eye Fi so you would have to research compatibility.

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/580 … al-camera/

As always, first I think the camera and lighting should be optimized for the application to whatever extent is reasonable and affordable.

In your example, is the analyst manually identifying the blurry ball images and placing a marker?  So that with given a set of sparse markers with some missing frames a track is to be placed?

FYI

Website with a listing of affordable high speed video cameras.

I have been looking for a website that lists high speed video cameras. This site is the best that I have found so far, helpful to find cameras. I am not sure if it lists from all available cameras or only those sponsored in some way by retailers or manufacturers. You can select frame rate, camera type, etc.

Update link (1/23/2013)
http://snapsort.com/explore/best-digica … ths-recent

If your interest is in high speed video disregard the Snapsort ratings as they pertain to all camera operation modes including stills. 

(Of course there are also many very high performance high speed video cameras including HD ones.   These are much more expensive.)

The issue of MANUAL exposure control and AUTO exposure control has been discussed in this thread. MANUAL can produce the minimum motion blur that is desirable for sharp high speed videos of rackets, ball impacts, etc. I believe that only the discontinued Casio F1, FH20, FH25, and FH100 (2010) have been offered with full MANUAL. I don't believe that there are any affordable new HSV cameras now offered with full MANUAL control, all are AUTO. Still, a $120 camera with AUTO & 240fps could show you a great deal.