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Posted by Spex on 10/18/06 11:26
yarock@aol.com wrote:
> Spex wrote:
>> Mr. Tapeguy wrote:
>>> Xar wrote:
>>>> Ok Guys,
>>>> I am considering a new or used camera. I am picking up more and more
>>>> work for the networks who all still want BetaSP. Fat tape is fat
>>>> tape... Many insist on BetaCam, still.
>>>>
>>>> So, I am trying to figure out what to do. I want to be able to shoot
>>>> for the networks without having to rent and have a camera I can use for
>>>> my doc work.
>>>>
>>>> I have evaluated the following:
>>>>
>>>> JVC GY-HD110U
>>>> Panasonic HVX-200
>>>> Some sort of BetaSP/Digibeta package
>>>>
>>>> But, I cant shoot for the networks with the JVC or Panasonic can I?
>>>> (without getting a Beta deck and converting).
>>>>
>>>> I mean with regard to quality, can the JVC GY-HD110U or Panasonic
>>>> HVX-200 match up to the Beta stuff in say, low light harsh shooting
>>>> conditions etc???
>>>>
>>>> Ideas, suggestions?
>>> What really matters is your budget and what's going to pay the bills.
>>> If you have money to "spend" a HVX-200 would be a popular choice for
>>> future projects. However, as you point out, if you want the network
>>> gigs you need Beta SP. I would say buy the SP rig and get the gigs
>>> while you save money for an HD rig of some sort. In a few months or a
>>> year or two you will have more choices in HD and can make a better
>>> choice on what the networks may want THEN which may also be your choice
>>> for your own stuff.
>>>
>>> Craig
>>>
>>> http://www.pro-tape.com
>>>
>> IMHO, which is of course the right one, the HVX200 is a bag of shite.
>> It is nothing more than a SD camera that records in a HD format onto
>> expensive and impractical media. The picture it records is extremely
>> noisy even in good lighting conditions. Anyone that buys this camera is
>> a complete mug. In low light the camera is all but useless. Avoid this
>> dog...
>>
>> By the time memory cards become cheap enough for practical applications
>> this camera will be a dust collecting paper weight.
>>
>> Could somebody please explain how a camera that can only resolve a
>> little over 500 lines can be considered HD? Buggered if I know...
>
> Spex,
> How does the HVR Z1E differ from the Z!? Is it the addition of 30 and
> 24P, or is it a better image? I shoot with a Canon XL2 and a Sony FX1,
> and am not sure that I'll get rid of one or both, and go with another
> two cams.Maybe the XLH1 and the cheaper new Canon, or one of the Canon
> and the new Sony...
> Thanks
> Bruce S. Yarock
> www.yarock.com
>
Bruce
The HVR V1E (European model) or HVR V1U (US/Japan) differs from the Z1
in a number of areas. It's similar in size and form to a PD170 and uses
CMOS instead of CCDs. It can also record 50i/25p or 60i/30p/24p at a
claimed resolution of 800 tvl in both i and p. The camera is really a
very capable beast and from the demo clips I was shown can handle a wide
dynamic range superbly well. The image is really like no other video
camera I have seen and certainly unlike any other Sony. I'm sure plenty
of clips will be posted on-line in the usual places when the camera
finally ships.
I have also seen the Canon XH-A1 and suggest checking that out before
buying a H1. The lens on the XH-A1 is far wider than the stock lens
that comes with the H1 and from what I could tell much less chromatic
aberration than the H1 lens.
Both the XH-A1 and the HVR-V1 produce lovely images but from the little
I've seen of the Sony's image I am very very tempted by it even though
it only has 1/4 inch imagers. I will jump in on the HDV bandwagon later
this year once both cameras are available for a hands on evaluation by me.
The XH-A1 and HVR-V1 are evolutionary rather than revolutionary and I'm
not sure if you've got a HDV camera there would be enough to warrant
selling up and buying one of the newer models. But for me who hasn't
bought into HDV now might be the right time...
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