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Posted by Spex on 09/20/06 20:09
Frank wrote:
> On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:36:03 +0100, in 'rec.video.production',
> in article <Re: I need your opinions: Panasonic AG-DVX100B or Sony
> HVR-A1E ??>,
> Spex <No.spam@ta.com> wrote:
>
>> 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
>> Ask yourself how much SD work you'll be doing with the camera in the future?
>>
>> If I were you and buying a camera now I wouldn't consider a SD at all.
>> The future is native widescreen HD in whatever flavour you like. The
>> A1E will end life as a B camera to your other HD projects of the future.
>> A DVX will just end up in the bin...
>>
>> Also HDV down converted to DVD looks far superior to SD -> DVD.
>
>
> Also, unless you're on a tight schedule and cannot wait until
> December, you might want to review the features of the recently
> announced Sony HVR-V1U (60 Hz) and HVR-V1E (50 Hz) DV/DVCAM/HDV
> camcorders.
>
> Aside from the usual interlaced video, the 60 Hz model also does
> 23.976p and the 50 Hz model also does 25p.
>
Good point!
There are also 2 canon cameras coming out Oct/Nov that also have 24/25p
capability. XH series are at a similar price point to the Sonys.
Recording progressive frames in HDV is far more efficient for the
encoder too.
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