Posted by Laurent on 09/20/06 14:36

Hi!

Here's the point: I have a project to shoot some documentary, it will
mostly be made of interviews (studio conditions, with good lightening).
But I hesitate when it comes to which camera I should take for that task.

The documentary will later be released on DVD and, who knows, maybe
there could be some TV broadcasting.

I hesitate between Panasonic AG-DVX100B and Sony HVR-A1E (I haven't
selected the HDR-FX1 because it lacks XLR mikes inputs, and the HVR Z1
is over my budget). Both have, to my point of view, pros and cons:

Panasonic AG-DVX100B
pros: 3-CCD quality, possibility to then use the camera in 24p mode in
order to shoot some "cine-look" short movie, possibility to use a
FireStone FS-100 in DV+HD shooting
cons: We're in NTSC here in Taiwan, might make things difficult to deal
with NTSC --> PAL conversion if I need to release a PAL version for
foreign market.

Sony HVR-A1E
pros: HD shooting that would make things easier for NTSC --> PAL
convertion (assuming that there would only be the need for standard
quality video)
cons: not compatible with FireStone FS100, not really suitable for later
"cine-look" shootings.

So, to your opinion, which one should I take?? I'm really found of
Panasonic, but the NTSC --> PAL convertion makes me wonder if it's the
right choice.

Thanks for your advices
Laurent

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