Posted by doc on 09/15/05 02:23

hmmmm. since i posted my earlier response i got to talk to sony and also
did some research on the HDV vs HDcam issue. the Z1U records HDcam format
but uses a miniDV tape. this file format (HDcam) is normally found on much
more expensive cameras, all of which are on a regular sized DV tape (about
the physical size of a betamax tape only just a tad smaller).

this means, that the Z1U produces a HDcam file that is normally on a full
sized DV tape but in this case on the miniDV tape platform AND unless i'm
missing something that spells a somewhat queer arrangement. that is, it's
kinda in between with it's cool HDcam file format like in all high end pro
cameras but that pro file is in a bastard tape platform for that kind of
file. thus, one has to do the reading through their camera and can't really
pass it around. does this sound right?

doc

"Antony Lacey" <allatsea@plug.drivers.org.uk> wrote in message
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> doc <doc@drdimento.net> wrote:
>
>> i was really studying the specs and all i can see is that other than the
>> xlr
>> inputs really there's barely more res with the z1u but not enough to
>> justify
>> $1,000 in my book ??
>
> Things the Z1 has the FX1 doesn't :
>
> DVCAM recording
> Switchable 60i/50i
> External record control
> 4:3 operation in SD
> Quick Record
> Hours Meter
>
> Simultaneous LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
> Colour or B&W Viewfinder
> Adjustable Zebra level
> Adjustable Peaking Level
> Colour selectable Peaking
> Safety Markers (FX1 has centre marker only)
> Bar or number Zoom display
> 2 types of Colour Bars
>
> Black Stretch
> Adjustable skintone detail level (FX1 is fixed)
> Colour correction (2 adjustable target colours)
>
> Record run or Free run timecode
> Selectable drop frame/non drop frame timecode (FX1 is drop frame only)
> Time code preset/regeneration
> Time code reset (also with remote)
>
> 2 XLR inputs (stereo mini jack on the FX1)
> Audio noise reduction
> Phantom Power
> L & R independant audio record level
> Audio input select
> Audio input trim
> Seperate audio auto-gain control
> Selectable (on/off) audio limiter
> Adjustable mic sensitivity
> Shotgun mic holder
> Mixed or seperate audio monitor
>
> There are some others as well, but this are the main differences. $1,000
> now? :-)
>
> --
> Antony
> Pull the plug to reply.

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