http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: cam - Recent Posts en Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:02:47 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/choosing-a-cam-between-4-and-6k#post-56057 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:31:58 +0000 Coreece 56057@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Well since there are many opinions, im gonna just try and narrow it down and go with Rob and say HPX-170...great cam with HD-SDI as requested.</p> <p>You won't be disappointed...</p> <p>The P2 cards can get a lil expensive but the price has come down almost half with the newer E series cards.</p> <p>The time-code on these cameras can also be easily synced together via firewire instead of a time-code generator; a nice lil feature that will come in handy if you are gonna have those multi-cam shoots as you mentioned.</p> <p>A great camera...I love it</p> <p>There are also the DSLR's that will give you a great cinematic picture but just be careful, they still have their limitations.  We have to remember that they are still 1-chip cmos's and record in a highly compressed format and can have rolling shutter issues at times....but they're still magnificent for shooting certain events (primarily short films) if you know what you're doing.  They are also relatively inexpensive for the quality and DOF that can be achieved, leaving room to buy more goodies.</p> <p>Note that the DSLR's aren't ideal for multi-cam shoots and do not have HD-SDI.</p> <p>If none of these are for you than it might just be time to go Red.</p> <p>Best regards,</p> <p>Corey</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/choosing-a-cam-between-4-and-6k#post-56050 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:20:05 +0000 CraftersOfLight 56050@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> ... own prefs.</p> <p>It is pretty much a personal choice. You have people that stay with one brand, Panasonic, JVC, Sony, etc. (Think Ford, Chevy, VW, Mercedes owners.)</p> <p>Then there are those that choose because different cameras have different performance capabilities. Some work well in low light others do not. Some have more auto features while other have more manual. You have CMOS verses CCD, both have their quirks. You have 1 chip verses 3 chip. you have actual chip size, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 etc. You then have the storage media, tape, flash memory, etc. You have capture format, AVI, MPEG2, AVCHD, etc. Some of which need above average PCs and software to be able to edit.</p> <p>Then you have people that can make that $500 camera give you "knock you socks off" video better then another with a $5000 camera because they know their limitations, and how to work within them, as well as how to make the tools work. Too many people believe tools makes the craftsman when in reality it is the other way around.</p> <p>So yes it is very much a personal choice making it virtually impossible to get one answer to your question.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/choosing-a-cam-between-4-and-6k#post-56047 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:20:23 +0000 Louis Bedard 56047@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Well has as see, there's no clear choice, every one has there own prefs.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/choosing-a-cam-between-4-and-6k#post-56024 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:41:08 +0000 anindya49 56024@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>What about the Sony NX5U?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/choosing-a-cam-between-4-and-6k#post-56021 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:24:55 +0000 grinner 56021@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> RED scarlet.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/choosing-a-cam-between-4-and-6k#post-55995 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:18:57 +0000 birdcat 55995@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>If you're looking to do weddings - Make sure the camera functions well in low light conditions as you don't always have the option of lighting in wedding situations (ceremony).  The old Sony VX-2100 used to be the wedding camera of choice (1 lux rating) but I don't know what modern camera has risen to take it's place - Perhaps some of our wedding/event folks will chime in here.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/choosing-a-cam-between-4-and-6k#post-55946 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:35:31 +0000 composite1 55946@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Louis,</p> <p>Also take a look at the JVC GY-HM100U. Small, shoots multiple format (1080i/p and all flavors of 720p) is solid-state like you want but uses much less expensive SDHC cards (with two slots) and the cam is under $4k so you can spend the rest on a decent tripod, bag, extra batteries, 32 or 64GB cards and some filters!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/choosing-a-cam-between-4-and-6k#post-55941 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:02:39 +0000 robGRAUERT 55941@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Panasonic HPX170.</p> <p>Records DVCProHD, which is a professional I-frame codec</p> <p>Records to P2, 64GB cards are only $1000 and have 5 year warranties</p> <p>HD-SDI output</p> <p>Less than $4200 on B&amp;H! I do not understand why this camera is so cheap, but it is, and it's a hell of a camera. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/choosing-a-cam-between-4-and-6k#post-55937 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:19:33 +0000 Louis Bedard 55937@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi</p> <p>I need a professional video camera for making a wedding, documentary and several shorts films. <br />I'm clueless when it comes to tech. I'd like to spend between $4,000 and $6 0000 but can spend a little more if it's absolutely necessary. </p> <p>From what I've read, I think I want a Flash base camera with low light capabilties and able to tackle flashes in wedding.  </p> <p>Idealy if there`s an HD-SDI out for multicam operation it will be great.  I dont really care about the form factor (handheld or shoulder)</p> <p> Any recommendations are greatly appreciated!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/prosumer-cameras-in-general-connections#post-44935 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:03:22 +0000 robGRAUERT 44935@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Firewire is the best connection when working with DV. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/prosumer-cameras-in-general-connections#post-44932 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:11:51 +0000 Furball 44932@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>My question is in regards to output connections. Currently I have a GL1 and a GL2; BOTH of which have worn loose the 1394 firewire (mini) connections. I'm losing connectivity between the camera and laptop (using DV Rack / On location). Is there a better camera output I should be looking for when shopping for replacement cameras? When moving the camera over and over on the tripod, the connections have become loose. These cameras are approximately 6 years old and need replacing anyways. I don't want to make the same mistake with new equipment. Any suggestions out there? Thanks to all!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-recorder-for-cigar-cam#post-39583 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:44:20 +0000 BarefootMedia 39583@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>First of all, you didn't mention an important point about your friend's HD camcorder.  You do know that his machine must have an analogue to digital conversion feature.  Most of the smaller &amp; less expensive camcorders do not have this feature.  And my experience is that camcorders capable of this will have an S-video input/output.</p> <p>And I also assume you already know your cigar-cam only outputs SD video, so recording in an HD format would be problematical.  I assume your cigar-cam will let you change aspect ratios between 4:3 and 16:9 because the camcorder can only record what it is fed to it.  Perhaps I'm behind the times, but I can't see how an HD recorder could turn an SD signal into an HD recording.  My impression is that all HD camcorders can record in an SD format but I've not heard of any that can take a 4:3 video and record a 16:9 video (without stretching the picture to fit.)</p> <p>Your last query about using an adapter to turn your analogue S-video into analogue composite video isn't possible.  The S-video signal is nothing like a composite signal.  You have to electronically convert one to the other.  If the cigar-cam doesn't have a composite out, you'll have to stick to S-video signals.  And you do know the composite signal has roughly half the data of an S-video signal (which has less than half the data of an HD signal.)</p> <p>Now if I'm right about your buddy's desire to record HD video of his dirt biking adventures, he won't be able to do it with an SD cigar-cam.  Given he purchases a camcorder with AD conversion, he should be able to record the SD S-video signal on his new camcorder.  And if he buys a camcorder that records to flash media (i.e. memory cards) he should eliminate much of the problem of scrambled video during impacts.  So his capability to record from your cigar-cam is absolutely dependent on the machine he purchases.</p> <p>Hope this helps you better understand the nature of video signals, that you can't get more out than you send in.</p> <p>Good luck and have fun.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-recorder-for-cigar-cam#post-39570 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:04:59 +0000 johnheiney 39570@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi Gang,</p> <p>I have a Sony XC-999 aka "cigar-cam".  I have a TRV-900 that I have used as the record deck for my hang gliding video.  Works fine.  Now a friend wants to buy one of the new small hi-def camcorders, and he would like to use the cigar-cam with it for his dirt biking.  I need to know if there is a small hi-def camcorder (with the 16 x 9 aspect ratio) that will accept the analog S-video signal of the cigar-cam.  I have not found one yet that has the 4 pin DIN connector.  Can I adapt to the 1/8" video jack, or is this just not possible?</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>John</p>