Posted by Martin Heffels on 07/23/06 21:31

On 23 Jul 2006 14:05:54 -0700, "Bernie" <bernard.newnham@ntlworld.com>
wrote:

>I look through the camera, or look at a monitor. I see pictures. Some
>are wider than others, some have more resolution. Some cost more, some
>less. Compared to a 35mm film camera, all of the top of the range DV
>cameras are quite similar.

The HDV-camera's which can record mini-DV, offer a better quality mini-DV.
So there is a difference. For somebody wanting to shoot a short-movie which
will do the rounds at festivals, this can have a big impact on how the
picture looks like when projected on a big screen.

>The Holy Grail of DV level shooting is to get 35mm film style results
>for DV prices, which is what I think the man wants.

But you left out a couple: lighting and art-direction. A mini-DV camera
with a 35mm lens-adapter alone, won't do the trick.

>Why is there always someone who wants to quibble instead of offering
>constructive advice to the person who first posted?

That's what you get when you stick out your neck in a forum inhabited
mostly by pros. Sorry :-)

-m-
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