http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: DVX100B - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:09:08 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-quality-for-sd-t2i-vs-dvx100b#post-73881 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:12:28 +0000 Jesse 73881@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I want to buy a decent entry-level camera for shooting video. My dilemma is that I would like to get the Canon T2i / 550D, but I don't think my computer is powerful enough to edit HD video (laptop, Core 2 Duo 1.67GHz, 2GB ram, standard video card) but I think it would be fine for editing SD footage. So my lack of budget for computer upgrades is pushing me to get a DV cam, like maybe the Panasonic DVX100b, which will produce great video that I can actually work with, but sadly no HD. The downside is that if I ever want to jump up to HD, I would need a new camera.</p> <p>So I'm wondering if the Canon takes comparable video in SD? If this were the case, I would buy it, so that if one or two years from now I upgrade my editing system or gain access to HD editing systems through school, I'll be glad to have the HD camera. Plus, the T2i has the major advantage of also being a great camera for stills. So basically, if you wanted to produce decent films over the next year in SD, would you buy the DVX100b or the T2i? Thank you.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dvx100b-wextras-for-sale#post-61456 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:59:03 +0000 lensdoit 61456@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Items are in excellent condition &amp; for sale:</p> <p>1ea--dvx100b camcorder</p> <p>1ea--iKan V8000HD monitor</p> <p>1ea--manfrotto 521p rec/stop/zoom thumb control</p> <p>1ea--pelican carry-on roller case</p> <p>1ea--equipment dolly</p> <p>1ea--525MVB tripod w/501 head</p> <p>Sale price--$2,500</p> <p>Call (408) 564-2748 for more info &amp; will email photos!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/torn-between-pd170-and-dvx100b#post-50525 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:35:40 +0000 OsiViper 50525@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I've been trying to decide on a good "Prosumer" as their called camcorder.<br /> And Its been kind of narrowed down between the Sony PD170 and the Panasonic DVX-100B.</p> <p>I have done a lot of research between the two. I was looking for a camera that does well in low light and both of them do very well. Looking for XLR audio connectors and both of them have that. Not a real preference on 24p, while it does look nice to get the film look there are programs now that can do it fairly well without making the video look horrible.</p> <p>And I know both are discontinued but they are around the same price range used.</p> <p>So right now I am torn between the two and unsure of which is better overall.<br /> Any help would be greatly appreciated </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dvx100b-or-vixia-hf100-to-hd-or-not-to-hd-that-is-the-question#post-46561 Thu, 07 May 2009 19:38:56 +0000 thinkbeinteresting 46561@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm a video production student as well as a news intern.  The news station has told me to buy a camera and start putting together my own packages.  I have dreams of shooting a documentary, but I could also possibly get hired by the station.  I'm currently training with their shooters as well as in writing/producing.  I ended up buying a new dvx100b for $2000 total (we use the original dvx100 at school and I'm familiar with it) but immediately had buyer's remorse.  I've heard so many professional opinions I don't know which way to turn.  Here's the gist:</p> <p>1. ME: I'm familiar with the DVX line, like it and it has a good rep (plus I won't deny it looks professional)  I would like manual control and XLR inputs but would put up with an audio input used in consumer lines (guessing 1/8 inch)</p> <p>2. Teacher 1 opinion: "DVX100b is a great camera and HD is changing fast. wait and save for HD."</p> <p>3. Teacher 2 opinion: "buy a cheaper HD camera and rent a fancy cam when you get hired for gigs - it's all about framing anyway."</p> <p>4. Stringers use even cheaper canon HD's and their video makes the news</p> <p>5. opinion 5:"Everyone wants HD, no one will pay for your lame-o SD...SD is over."</p> <p>6. Opinion 6: "DV tapes take too long to ingest."</p> <p>7. Teacher 1: "Data/video saved to a Hard Drive and not backed up can be lost."</p> <p>8. My opinion: one caveat to the dvx is that I would also like to shoot climbing videos on the side and a smaller camera is better for that - though this is a minor side project.  Ideally I would like to shoot a short doc for KQED - that sort of thing, plus packages for news.</p> <p>So, should i return the DVX100B, save my money, get a consumer cam? </p> <p>Anyone got a better recommendation than the VIXIA? </p> <p>I'm planning on getting a tripod, mic, etc. no matter what camera I choose. I would really appreciate some guidance, and yes - I'm looking to make money with this camera.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/wich-ones-better-sonyvx2100-panasonicdvx100b-or-canonxl2#post-36103 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:19:28 +0000 Djasir 36103@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Â I'm a videographer from Indonesia and really need a others opinion about the 3 best seller cameras in my town. It's SonyVX2100, Panasonic DVX100B and Canon XL2. I want to buy one of those cameras for producing wedding video, music video clip and a company profile.</p> <p>I also have my project edit by myself. I've been using Sony Vegas for several years and feel really comfort.</p> <p>Wich one of those three camera suitable for my project and my Sony Vegas ver.5? Wich one produce the most clear image?</p> <p>Thx for your attention guys..</p>