Gain adjust in 24p mode?

[nova_project]

Hello,
I am a documentary filmmaker and do not always have the luxury of "ideal lighting." I have been shooting with the DVX100 for the past year and love the 24p mode. i am about to start a new project and thinking of trading in my older 100 for the 100A JUST for the ability to use the gain in 24p mode.

I am curious if anyone has had poor results with the gain adjust in 24p mode before I spend the cash and time.

I appreciate any education you can throw my way!!

peter

[donbarzini]

peter,

You can use gain in progressive modes with the DVX100A, it adds noise, but it does work. The DVX100A also adds other features that I find useful such as the peaking feature, one of the reasons I upgraded to the A.

[nova_project]

thanks.....but what is the "peaking feature"

thanks

[disjecta]

The peaking feature basically makes the viewfinder image much sharper and what is in focus will stand out as being the sharpest of everything else in the frame. It is a focussing aid and I would be lost without it. This peaking does not change what is being recorded, just enhances the display.

I don't recommend you use the gain in 24p unless you are going for an ultra-grungy look and don't care about the quality for the shots you'll be using it.

I used it myself a few days ago for the first time and, although the subject is quite visible, the shot is unusable for me.

Try adjusting the shutter to a lower speed instead of adjusting the gain.

But again, I'd upgrade just for the peaking feature alone.