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Posted by LJ on 06/30/06 05:37
Thanks for your insights.
Lj
Mr. Tapeguy wrote:
> LJ wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have a AG-456 and a AG450 that I use with an MX50a to do live
> > recordings of bands and small events. Being that I do live switching, I
> > do little post editing. (Vegas).
> >
> > I usually use these 2 cams and run s-video to the mx-50a and then
> > s-video out to a DVD Recorder. I use dedicated mics for audio.
> >
> > I am wondering how the AG-DVC7 compares to the AG-456.
> >
> > Any major advantages other than digital tape?
> >
> > When I'm ready to switch to heavy post editing, I'll go for a 3 ccd
> > cam.
> >
> > Being that I record direct to DVD,
> >
> > does anyone think it's worth it to replace the AG-400 Series with the
> > entry level AG-DVC7?
> >
>
> It has been a long time since we had any 456 camcorders so I would
> really have to do some research to find the exact specifications to
> make a direct comparison.
>
> Other than just recording to digital tape, digital offers vastly
> superior video and audio. The camcorder section is vastly superior
> with a much newer generation CCD that has a higher pixel density. I
> don't know the exact specs. The error correction and image
> stabilization are much better, you have an LCD side-mount viewfinder,
> firewire out and a number of other features. It will give you a better
> picture out overall including low light. It's much lighter-weight of
> course.
>
> If you're doing any editing you will get a better result going to tape
> than DVD. There are a number of other things I haven't mentioned but
> you get the idea. Still, I would suggest renting a unit if you can and
> shooting like scenes and comparing them side-by-side. That will help
> you decide better than any rundown of features.
>
> Alternatively you might look at what you can find in a good used 3-chip
> model.
>
> Craig
>
> http://www.pro-tape.com
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