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Posted by Mike Kujbida on 09/20/06 15:25
Laurent wrote:
> Hi!
>
> Here's the point: I have a project to shoot some documentary, it will
> mostly be made of interviews (studio conditions, with good lightening).
> But I hesitate when it comes to which camera I should take for that task.
>
> The documentary will later be released on DVD and, who knows, maybe
> there could be some TV broadcasting.
>
> I hesitate between Panasonic AG-DVX100B and Sony HVR-A1E (I haven't
> selected the HDR-FX1 because it lacks XLR mikes inputs, and the HVR Z1
> is over my budget). Both have, to my point of view, pros and cons:
>
> Panasonic AG-DVX100B
> pros: 3-CCD quality, possibility to then use the camera in 24p mode in
> order to shoot some "cine-look" short movie, possibility to use a
> FireStone FS-100 in DV+HD shooting
> cons: We're in NTSC here in Taiwan, might make things difficult to deal
> with NTSC --> PAL conversion if I need to release a PAL version for
> foreign market.
>
> Sony HVR-A1E
> pros: HD shooting that would make things easier for NTSC --> PAL
> convertion (assuming that there would only be the need for standard
> quality video)
> cons: not compatible with FireStone FS100, not really suitable for later
> "cine-look" shootings.
>
> So, to your opinion, which one should I take?? I'm really found of
> Panasonic, but the NTSC --> PAL convertion makes me wonder if it's the
> right choice.
>
> Thanks for your advices
> Laurent
My personal opinion would be to go with the Panasonic. It's been
around a lot longer so there are a lot of experienced users for advice
and add-ons/tricks/tweaks to help you get the most out of it.
As far as the NTSC-PAL conversion, NLEs like (my personal favourite)
Sony's Vegas can do this for you right from the timeline. It aslso
handles Pansonic's 24p footage easily.
Mike
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