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Posted by Frank on 07/08/07 20:07
On Sun, 08 Jul 2007 12:12:46 -0700, in 'rec.video.production',
in article <Camera Suggestions>,
P.C. Ford <meoh@mouse-potato.com> wrote:
>I have the probability of a job related to the Beijing Olympics. Not
>the sports events, but documenting the development of a pavillion for
>the event, and video content within it.
>
>I have a PD 150 right now. I am assuming that I will need a hi-def
>camera somewhere down the road. Untill the time that I have another
>camera, would it be possible to shoot 16x9 on the PD 150 and upsample
>it to high def? The content would be planning sessions, talking heads.
>It is quite confusing to think about getting a hi def camera right now
>with the ongoing content wars.
>
>The Panasonic HVX 200 comes highly recommended by an associate. Its
>price 5k is in my confort zone. The HD cameras by Sony also seem
>attreactive....and they can use mini-dv tape and decks.
>
>The Panasonic HPX 500 is a few steps up in price and functionality:
>15k.
>
>I do like Sony gear though......
>
>Any brilliant insights out there?
This isn't particularly brilliant, but if you tend to like Sony stuff
and apparently have no problem with solid state flash memory storage
(you mentioned the Panasonic AG-HVX200, which I assume you know is a
P2-based camcorder except in DV mode where you have the option of
using mini-DV cassettes), you might want to wait a few months and then
take a look at the Sony XDCAM EX camcorder. Final details on the
product, including its exact model number, should be forthcoming at
IBC in Amsterdam in September. For more details now, either search the
Web for "XDCAM EX" or just read the short write-up on the subject on
my HDV Web page (URL in sig).
In the meantime, you can save up your spare change for a good HDTV, in
case you don't already own one. :)
--
Frank, Independent Consultant, New York, NY
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Read Frank's thoughts on HDV at http://www.humanvalues.net/hdv/
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