Posted by P.C. Ford on 07/08/07 21:33

On Sun, 08 Jul 2007 16:07:38 -0400, Frank
<frank@nojunkmail.humanvalues.net> wrote:

>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. :)

Hey Frank,

Thanks for your well written piece. I am editing right now, but as
soon as I can get some time I will wander through your piece. This
kind of well considered overview is necessary in these changing times.
I will have to be buying something in the next couple months....should
really be shooting right now...thus the question about shooting 16x9
on my 150 and upsampling.

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