While #1 is right that it does technically record at 1440x1080 it is nothing like 4:3 HD. The resolution actually doesn't use square pixles so it retains the 16:9 aspect ratio. When captured on the computer and processed it is always output at 1920x1080 resolution.
As for the quality of this camera it is superb. I recently brought it to the MCAS Miramar Air Show and shot some footage of the Blue Angels and other flying demonstrations. I have a preview clip posted of this airshow that you may check out if you're interested. The two MPEG files can be played in VLC and the WMV file can be played in Microsoft Windows Media Player.
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While #1 is right that it does technically record at 1440x1080 it is nothing like 4:3 HD. The resolution actually doesn't use square pixles so it retains the 16:9 aspect ratio. When captured on the computer and processed it is always output at 1920x1080 resolution.
As for the quality of this camera it is superb. I recently brought it to the MCAS Miramar Air Show and shot some footage of the Blue Angels and other flying demonstrations. I have a preview clip posted of this airshow that you may check out if you're interested. The two MPEG files can be played in VLC and the WMV file can be played in Microsoft Windows Media Player.
WMV 720p: http://www.archive.org/download/DannyRossMCASMiramarAirshow_0/Airshow_Preview.wmv
MPEG 1080i: http://www.archive.org/download/DannyRossMCASMiramarAirshow_0/Airshow_preview_1080i.m2t
MPEG 720p:
http://www.archive.org/download/DannyRossMCASMiramarAirshow_0/Airshow_preview_720.m2t