old_expat - 7:08 am on Jan 20, 2008 (gmt 0)

Coalman, thanks .. these are the kinds of things that I needed to know, so I really appreciate your bringing them up. I will definately do some reading on codecs and bitrate.

I do plan on using a tripod in as many instances as possible. I've read on at least 1 forum that it is "better" to turn off OIS when shooting from a tripod. Does OIS add to the "noise" in some respects?

Regards,

old_expat