Showing posts with label Panasonic DMC-FX33. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Panasonic DMC-FX33. Show all posts

Friday, December 5, 2008

Sony BDP-S350 and Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray players: Manuals


After using a few similar pieces of equipment most people don't really need a manual to figure out how to approach a new TV, DVD or a digital camera. But whenever something new, like blue-ray systems is rolled out it is a wise move to have a look at the manuals. After all, consider the fact that a manual is something you can have for free before you even buy the product (which is when you get the manual in the box).

Sure, Blue-ray is not much different from DVD players in most respects. There are a few things you should pay attention to:

  • Video connections. Unless you use high quality connections you will not get the HD signal that you are craving for.
  • Network connections. I bet your old DVD player did not have any?
  • Settings displays. There will be a few items you have never heard of
Sony BDP-S350 blu-ray player manual
Sony BDP-S550 blu-ray player manual

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Panasonic DMC-FX33 - more impressions

My Panasonic DMC-FX33 had its first field test and it is quite remarkable. Most of all, I am happy with the quality of video recording. I have had cameras that claimed to record mpg videos for at least six years, but not actually produced good enough quality. This Lumix creates excellent QuickTime movies. The motion is captured extremely well. I truly have no reason to have a camcorder, other than for some special effects. Playback through the TV was also great and simple. The jpgs and QuickTime files are all shown in the same lineup. Very convenient.