DC2000 - Write Speed using RAW? Movie Focus Noise?

[John Manosn]

Any other new owners out there noticing the speed of image capture with the DC2000 using RAW + JPG? Mine takes the camera out of commission for about 5-6 seconds between shots. JPG is good, something like a second, but not so great with RAW. I am using a UHS-1 class 10 card.

And I also noticed playing with 1080p movie mode (60 and 30 frames/sec) that the camera seems to pick up the auto focus motor, I'm going to discuss this with Sealife to see if my particular camera has a problem or not. Anyone else notice this?

 

[John Manosn]

Just a quick followup on this. The Engineers at sealife are reviewing the focus noise issue. I will report back what they advise. I am also researching a replacement lithium ion bat and charger that would fit this camera. DOT-1 makes a replacement cell for a Samsung "SLB-10A" that is rated at 1350ma-h, which would be greater than the stock 1050 ma-h. I will report further on this when it arrives.

 

[John Manosn]

Quick update, they are looking to potentially add some functionality on the video volume to reduce microphone gain which may assist with the focus noise issue, which they say is also apparent on other compact cameras. Most times you aren't using audio underwater anyways...