HORRIBLE HD video quality- anyone else??

[droidxnewguy]

I just tried to shoot some HD video, during a video recording session while the other cameras were rolling, and unless I did something wrong, the video quality is absolutely horrible. Yes it's HD dimensions, but there is no clarity whatsoever, so many artifacts, worse than VHS quality in my opinion. I attached a screen cap of part of the video picture. What's wrong here?

[wsbsteven]

While I can't speak for the video quality since it isn't posted, that pic screams low lighting and it's using a high iso to compensate for it (which makes it grainy).

[Rugerdog]

Im not sure yet but I think that when I move the video to my Mac, then to Youtube I get better results that if I upload it directly from my Droid X to Youtube.

Play with the settings, there might be more than you may have noticed.

[abean]

I've recorded a few movies in low light and they look the same, very grainy. I actually have not yet recorded in normal lighting to see if there is a difference.

[DebianDog]

Your trying to shoot good HD though a pinhole? Buy a real camcorder if you want semi-pro results. This thing is a "toy" when it comes to video and pictures.

It does O.K. in full sunlight but I would NEVER consider the X video "good"

[Guyute]

For a phone I got some good video in good lighting conditions. Will it replace my HD Cannon camcorder no.

[DebianDog]

For a phone I got some good video in good lighting conditions. Will it replace my HD Cannon camcorder no.

EXACTLY

[Super Turtleman]

I agree, HD on my Droid X is nice in full sunlight, indoors, not so much. Then again, indoors, my Sony HD Camcorder isn't the best either. If you want High Quality, you gotta pay for it.

Let's all remember, it is a phone (and more) after all.

[DAVID2010]

It is true that the video is not the best. Yes, it is a smartphone but some do have better camera's and video recorders than others. As for the Droid X I found that outdoors during the day I recorded great videos. If indoors I needed good lighting. If not enough lighting the video was horrible as you know. The iPhone 4 takes better pictures and videos I noticed.

[DebianDog]

The iPhone 4 takes better pictures and videos I noticed.

I KNOW MY WIFE REMINDS ME ALL THE TIME!!!! Is it my fault AT&T does not get service here?