Posted by Steve S. on 07/15/07 14:30

Regarding shooting 16x9 format with your PD-150. I have the VX-2000, which
is the prosumer version and basically the same camera. Its 16x9 or
widescreen format option is not true widescreen. What I understand from my
reading is that it crops the image, as opposed to the method used by the
XL-2. Best to look into this before shooting something that may need to be
shown on a large screen.

Steve S.





"P.C. Ford" <meoh@mouse-potato.com> wrote in message
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> 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?

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