Second Camera

[memories2last]

We have a couple of wedding and sporting events coming up this year. Can anyone tell me if there is a comparable cam to the dvx100b that could be used as a secondary camera and still get matching picture quality? We can't afford another dvx100b until we get some more jobs under our belts but need something soon.

[dory_breaux]

Maybe an XL2, but I'd look at the DVC-80, since its about the same as the DVX minus the 24p capability.

[memories2last]

Thanks. I'll look at them on the net.

[bilgami]

if no 24 is needed ud be suprised the picture quality the panny pv-dv952/53 will give you. the gs 400/500 are also good little cams. all these cams are found on ebay.

[memories2last]

:smile: Thanks. I was having a hard time finding the DVC-80 and I don't need 24p for what I am going to be doing.

[dory_breaux]

they pop up all the time on eBay

[bilgami]

the dvc80 is a great choice thats what i shoot on and i have a blackpromist and circular poarizer in the front and the video looks great.

[dory_breaux]

Does it have all the scene file settings the DVX has minus the progressive modes?

[bilgami]

it has the 6 file settings they just dont get as detailed as the dvx does.

[gritsngumbo]

The DVC80 is also what I use (I have two) and does basically all the DVX does with the exception of 24p. The have been discontinued for a couple of years (too close to the DVX in price and was hurting DVX sales, as I understand it). I bought both of mine on the internet. One on e-bay (5 hours on it) and the other from a wedding video guy who was getting out of the business (29 hours). They do pop up occasionally on e-bay, but sounds like you need something pretty quick. Good luck.

[dory_breaux]

I was considering it, but then i realized that i needed 24p. THey look pretty tight tho.

[memories2last]

I need it by June 7. We are also shooting college football games this fall and it sounds like the DVC80 would be our best bet. If I can find one at the right price. Thanks for all the advice.

[bilgami]

I shoot football for our sports dept here at work with my dvc-80 and it gets aired every time.

[cliff6948]

I have a dv953 right now and i plan on getting a Dvx100b after this summer so then i can use my dv953 as my backup and the dvx as my main, I have the feeling it'll work out pretty good and ill probably get my first chance to really test this out next year when i shoot my cousins wedding. But if your not looking to spend a whole lot you could pick up a 953 for like 500 bucks on ebay and get pretty good results...

[ddp]

IMO the DVC30 is one of the greatest deals in 3ccd cameras. No 24p and you've gotno xlr without an adapter but they make a great B cam. I've got 2 that I just can't seem to let go of. They cut great with my 100b's. They also do a "frame" rate which I believe is some kind of 30p type cadence.

Again they pop up on ebay often. If you need a shoulder cam the DVC60 is basically the same camera.

[bilgami]

I have a dv953 right now and i plan on getting a Dvx100b after this summer so then i can use my dv953 as my backup

if u ever decide to sell your 953 let me know mine is on the fritz.

:dankk2:

[poisonapple]

DVC30 is a Great camera! I use it with my DVX100

[memories2last]

I just bought a DVC-80 on e-bay and Sony Vegas Pro 8. Hopefully we will be all set for this June wedding and the fall football. Thanks for the help.