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Posted by Spex on 01/12/07 08:16
azl3chn3rs@gmail.com wrote:
> Spex wrote:
>> azl3chn3rs@gmail.com wrote:
>>> Spex wrote:
>
>> None truth to those rumours at all. In fact if you intend to shoot HD
>> and then output to SD DVD you will get a better quality product
>> especially if you use graphics. You will not be limited by the 4:1:1 or
>> 4:2:0 colour sampling of DV material i.e. the total shafting of graphics.
>>
>> A well shot HDV project down-converted to SD DVD can approach the
>> quality of the typical hollywood DVD in a way that shooting DV and going
>> to DVD never can match.
>>
>> Seriously check out the HVR-V1. Utterly gorgeous image - the best HDV
>> camcorder yet in my opinion.
>
> Spex,
>
> What kind of graphics are you referring to - titles, still images,
> etc.? I need to get ramped up on color sampling because I have not
> taken the time to understand the nomenclature of 4:1:1, 4:2:0, etc.
>
> It's really good to hear that you can shoot in HD but down-convert to
> SD without any problems. I'd read somewhere that the down-converted
> video was not as sharp as if you'd shot in SD to begin with. The
> HVR-V1 is a bit more than I wanted to spend but I suspect that prices
> will continue to decrease as new units come on line.
>
I suggest the softness issue is bunkum...
If the V1 is a little too much then the Canon XH-A1 is an excellent
camera. I demoed them both but favoured the Sony....just. It's a close
call. Either camera will blow you away.
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