[videoblogging] Re: What kind of Pro camera should I get?
Hi Jay. I've been using the Panasonic HVX200 for a few months and I highly recommend it. For starters the broadcasters I've been working with won't accept HDV as a Hi-Def format. HDV can be a nightmare to edit (especially if you try to hi-res a low-res offline – major sync problems). The HVX200 can shoot DV (tape) and as you probably know records HD to the P2 card. Lately though my projects have been in-studio and I've been recording 720p through a 15m firewire directly to FC Pro. I've gotten so used to the workflow that I consider it a hassle to digitize tape. Yes the P2 cards are stupidly expensive but I've avoided buying one so far preferring to rent either a P2 card or Firestore drive. Tony Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: What kind of Pro camera should I get?
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Jay dedman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > And I left out my summary: assuming 24P is necessary: > > Best value: Panasonic DVX100 (but doesn't do HD) > > Best HD option under 10k: Panasonic HVX-200 > > Best Professional HDV for the money: Canon XH-A1 > > Best Consumer HDV: Canon HV20 > > Best Consumer DV: Sony's cheapos still have the picture quality edge, > > while Panasonic's have the interface/ergonomics edge. > > Thanks Brook. > Ryanne and I have also been in the market for a new HD camera for our > professional work. > I am no expert, but what I crave is a bigger lens. > The smaller, consumer HD cameras look very very good.but for the > money, I think its the big wide lens that does it for me. > Also, I want XLR adapters. > > I like your rules as well. > A pro can make any camera bend to his will. > If you need it, just get it. > And if you get, use it right away and often. > > Is anyone here shooting in HD now? > if so, list some links. > > jay > > > -- > http://jaydedman.com > 917 371 6790 > Video: http://ryanishungry.com > Twitter: http://twitter.com/jaydedman > Photos: http://flickr.com/photos/jaydedman/ > RSS: http://tinyurl.com/yqgdt9 > Just bought a Canon HV20. PAL version. Quite an incredible camera for the price. About to start experimenting with it. Shooting in HDV Cinemode 25fp. I have an old CANON WC-DC58 0.8X wide converter lens which used to go on my old Canon G2 [ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong2/ ] digital still camera via an adaptor. I've managed to attached this wide lens to the HV20 via two step-up rings: 43mm-49mm and 49mm-58mm. Seems to work fine without any vignetting. I know people are attaching nikon lenses to these cameras with good results via adaptors: http://www.hv20.com/showthread.php?t=2825. (I'm wondering if the image is upside down, though?) Soon as I have some footage I'll post links.
[videoblogging] Re: What kind of Pro camera should I get?
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Jay dedman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ryanne and I have also been in the market for a new HD camera for our > professional work. > I am no expert, but what I crave is a bigger lens. > The smaller, consumer HD cameras look very very good.but for the > money, I think its the big wide lens that does it for me. > Also, I want XLR adapters. > There's a lot of discussion about the tech specs of a whole bunch of HD cameras, but how well suited are they to hand-held shooting? It's a step down in quality from some of the cameras mentioned, but I'd like to know more about the Sony HD1000 that rests on the shoulder. Particularly with a Beachtek DXA Phantom power adapter for XLR mics and a wide angle adapter (probably .70). Funny thing is that they are touted as good for wedding and event videographers who want to "look pro" but little is said about the look of their hand-held shooting over the course of a day. The price is right as the camera itself sells for $1,900 now. Stan Hirson http://hestakaup.com
[videoblogging] Online Resume for Sponsorship
Hey everybody, Could you take a few minutes to share your thoughts on a couple of questions I have? I've been looking for sponsorship for a long time, and have not had much success. How would you create an online resume to pass out to perspective sponsors? I have about 2 page of links, text pics and accomplishments that I'd like to post so I can send perspective sponsors a link and let them check out what they want. Is something like this a good idea? Cheers, Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://pawsitivevybe.com/vlog http://pawsitivevybe.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Video Resources - primers, guides and links
Just an interesting page of links I came across today and thought I'd share. Contains links relating to camcorder hacks, Aspect ratio, Interlacing, Video resolution, Colors, gamma and sampling formats, Standards conversion, Compression, and other resources. http://www.iki.fi/znark/video/
Re: [videoblogging] Re: What kind of Pro camera should I get?
For a few more cents worth I use a Sony Z1, which definitely has both good points and bad points. I have used a panasonic P-2 which I found to be absolutely great in good light, but goes to mud very quickly... I did not find it to be a good low light camera. I am watching the new Sony that is due out shortly. Both it and the new Panasonic out soon supposedly will use a new GOP that is intraframe rather than interframe compression. The new Sony will have interchangable lenses as well as overcranking and undercranking and multiple frame rates. Supposedly it will also be able to record in HD on tape and to a SD card at the same time. Price point is to be around 8,000 OK here comes the disclaimer.I have not seen the camera-have only 'heard' about it. Just food for thought. Susan On 12/14/07, Stan Hirson, Sarah Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Jay dedman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Ryanne and I have also been in the market for a new HD camera for our > > professional work. > > I am no expert, but what I crave is a bigger lens. > > The smaller, consumer HD cameras look very very good.but for the > > money, I think its the big wide lens that does it for me. > > Also, I want XLR adapters. > > > There's a lot of discussion about the tech specs of a whole bunch of > HD cameras, but how well suited are they to hand-held shooting? > > It's a step down in quality from some of the cameras mentioned, but > I'd like to know more about the Sony HD1000 that rests on the > shoulder. Particularly with a Beachtek DXA Phantom power adapter for > XLR mics and a wide angle adapter (probably .70). Funny thing is that > they are touted as good for wedding and event videographers who want > to "look pro" but little is said about the look of their hand-held > shooting over the course of a day. > > The price is right as the camera itself sells for $1,900 now. > > Stan Hirson > http://hestakaup.com > >
