Posted by yarock on 10/18/06 01:31

Spex wrote:
> Mr. Tapeguy wrote:
> > Xar wrote:
> >> Ok Guys,
> >> I am considering a new or used camera. I am picking up more and more
> >> work for the networks who all still want BetaSP. Fat tape is fat
> >> tape... Many insist on BetaCam, still.
> >>
> >> So, I am trying to figure out what to do. I want to be able to shoot
> >> for the networks without having to rent and have a camera I can use for
> >> my doc work.
> >>
> >> I have evaluated the following:
> >>
> >> JVC GY-HD110U
> >> Panasonic HVX-200
> >> Some sort of BetaSP/Digibeta package
> >>
> >> But, I cant shoot for the networks with the JVC or Panasonic can I?
> >> (without getting a Beta deck and converting).
> >>
> >> I mean with regard to quality, can the JVC GY-HD110U or Panasonic
> >> HVX-200 match up to the Beta stuff in say, low light harsh shooting
> >> conditions etc???
> >>
> >> Ideas, suggestions?
> >
> > What really matters is your budget and what's going to pay the bills.
> > If you have money to "spend" a HVX-200 would be a popular choice for
> > future projects. However, as you point out, if you want the network
> > gigs you need Beta SP. I would say buy the SP rig and get the gigs
> > while you save money for an HD rig of some sort. In a few months or a
> > year or two you will have more choices in HD and can make a better
> > choice on what the networks may want THEN which may also be your choice
> > for your own stuff.
> >
> > Craig
> >
> > http://www.pro-tape.com
> >
>
> IMHO, which is of course the right one, the HVX200 is a bag of shite.
> It is nothing more than a SD camera that records in a HD format onto
> expensive and impractical media. The picture it records is extremely
> noisy even in good lighting conditions. Anyone that buys this camera is
> a complete mug. In low light the camera is all but useless. Avoid this
> dog...
>
> By the time memory cards become cheap enough for practical applications
> this camera will be a dust collecting paper weight.
>
> Could somebody please explain how a camera that can only resolve a
> little over 500 lines can be considered HD? Buggered if I know...

Spex,
How does the HVR Z1E differ from the Z!? Is it the addition of 30 and
24P, or is it a better image? I shoot with a Canon XL2 and a Sony FX1,
and am not sure that I'll get rid of one or both, and go with another
two cams.Maybe the XLH1 and the cheaper new Canon, or one of the Canon
and the new Sony...
Thanks
Bruce S. Yarock
www.yarock.com

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