Existentialist
Well-known member
I need your help in choosing between two cameras. I've been reading info on them for the past few months, and I think it's best if I list here what exactly I need a camera for then the pros out there can give me some hint, because I really need it. So here's the deal.
I"m between the HVX200 and the Z1U. I have seen tons of footage from both of these cameras and they both seem to have pros and cons, so here's what I need it for, if you feel you kn ow the answer to this riddle, please pitch in:
First, I need a camera to make indie films, I need as close to the film look as possible BUT I don't intend to blow it up to 35mm. It will be just to have it on DVD and show it on a nice tv. But I do care for good sharp and quality images where people won't be as much saying: "hmmm...but is it film?" but rather "wow, great quality, I wonder what camera he used?" I hope that makes sense.
2. Shoulder mounts are out of question because I need something light to sort of whip around and such, so the JVC and XL's don't concern me.
3. I currently live in Hawaii but am moving permanently back home to Brazil where my wife and I intend on starting a video production, i.e., weddings, events, etc, so the ability to shoot well in low lit places is a must.
4. I personally prefer the final look of the HVX, from what I've seen, love that 24p look, but it just doesn't sink in with me the whole P2 thing, and spending a thousand bucks for a couple of minutes of HD shooting, so that's my number one turn off in that camera. Plus, I really wanted to shoot the weddings not having to worry about dumping footage into my hard drive every few minutes. Thus the Z1U has the edge in that aspect, unless I'm overlooking something and someone could point me in the right direction.
The mullah now. I'll be in the 5k range, but wouldn't mind spending the extra money on the HVX if I saw it was really worth it.
So, if you were in my shoes, and were given 6-7k to spend, what would you do?
Thanks !!!
I"m between the HVX200 and the Z1U. I have seen tons of footage from both of these cameras and they both seem to have pros and cons, so here's what I need it for, if you feel you kn ow the answer to this riddle, please pitch in:
First, I need a camera to make indie films, I need as close to the film look as possible BUT I don't intend to blow it up to 35mm. It will be just to have it on DVD and show it on a nice tv. But I do care for good sharp and quality images where people won't be as much saying: "hmmm...but is it film?" but rather "wow, great quality, I wonder what camera he used?" I hope that makes sense.
2. Shoulder mounts are out of question because I need something light to sort of whip around and such, so the JVC and XL's don't concern me.
3. I currently live in Hawaii but am moving permanently back home to Brazil where my wife and I intend on starting a video production, i.e., weddings, events, etc, so the ability to shoot well in low lit places is a must.
4. I personally prefer the final look of the HVX, from what I've seen, love that 24p look, but it just doesn't sink in with me the whole P2 thing, and spending a thousand bucks for a couple of minutes of HD shooting, so that's my number one turn off in that camera. Plus, I really wanted to shoot the weddings not having to worry about dumping footage into my hard drive every few minutes. Thus the Z1U has the edge in that aspect, unless I'm overlooking something and someone could point me in the right direction.
The mullah now. I'll be in the 5k range, but wouldn't mind spending the extra money on the HVX if I saw it was really worth it.
So, if you were in my shoes, and were given 6-7k to spend, what would you do?
Thanks !!!
