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Posted by Richard Crowley on 08/29/06 14:43
"Rayne" wrote ...
> So, DVCAM doesnt give higher quality images?
> Why dont pros just shoot on mini Dv then?
1) Higher reliability. The same data is spread over a
larger tape surface. This results in fewer dropouts and
more tollerant interchange between equipment. (And
remember that pro equipment gets more wear-n-tear
than consumer gadgets)
2) Larger cassette size = longer running time (up to 3 hours)
3) Other secondary factors such as sample-locked audio,
etc.
Note that DVCAM camcorders virtually always have
better *camera sections*, from the lenses (which are
frequently interchangable) to the image pickup chips
(which are almost always larger = lower noise), to
better signal processing (DSP correction for back
light, skin tone correction, etc.) Also provision for
external input/output connections for timecode and
genlock, etc. etc. etc.
OTOH, for cases were you need a lot of cameras for
special situations (like so-called "reality" productions)
likely some of what you see on TV *was* shot on DV.
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