3 CCD vs. HD

1. nobody
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   I've been shooting videos since I was 7 yrs old (about 10 years), and I've been looking at upgrading my camcorder. I was originally planning on going for the Canon GL-2, but then I heard about JVC's new HD cam. It sounds like it would be a lot better qualitywise, but it only has one CCD, as opposed to the GL-2's 3. Does anyone have any reccomendations?

   Posted 8 years ago #

2. tjborek
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   Here's something to consider about consumer-level high-definition video: Unless you're shooting standard interlaced 30 fps video, you don't have many affordable choices for editing your high-def video. You'll have to use the JVC software that comes with the camera. If you have the time to invest learning the software that comes with the JVC HD camcorder, you might consider going that route.
   
   Search videography.com for a recent review of the JVC HD camcorder. It's pretty detailed.

   Posted 8 years ago #

3. nobody
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   So what your saying is that in order to shoot HD, I have to either use the program that it comes with, or buy an all new one? Sounds kinda like a crummy deal

   Posted 8 years ago #

4. nobody
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   I'd go for a 3CCD over HD anyday. 3 CCD's will give you better colors. HD just gives you a higher resolution but the colors will still be less brillant than a 3 CCD. You also have to consider how will you watch your footage? You'll need an HDTV inorder to view the true HD footage. If you wanted to make copies.. you'll need a D-VHS recorder/ player. It's still too early for HD, especially consumer level HD.
   
   But if you need something to edit HD, Vegas can do it! But I hear the JVC cam's quality isn't all that hot. I'd go for the Panasonic AGDVX100 over the JVC HD cam. More software is adapt to editing 24p than HD. It looks like a great camera to have... or you could just wait until the second generation of low cost HD cams comes around.
   
   

   Posted 8 years ago #

5. nobody
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   And to my knowledge, HD editing software isn't cheap. I think Final Cut Pro 4 supports HD editing, but even that's $999.

   Posted 8 years ago #

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