How good is the lens/glass on the HVX?

ripupthehwy

ripupthehwy

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DV magazine recently had an article where they did a film out test of JVC's HD100 HDV camera. They were impressed with the results overall, but cited that the problems they DID have with the image were believed to be limitations in the stock lens on the camera, not the HDV format itself.
Now this brings me to a question: How good then is the lens on the HVX? We all beleive the DVCpro HD format gives superior image quality over the HDV formats, however, does the built in lens on the HVX limit the cameras image in any way? What about screw on lenses and 35mm lens adaptors? I can't see how they could improve the image over what the stock glass made onto the camera provides, only a different image.
I'd love to hear a pros thoughts on this. Jarred or Barry? or anyone? Is this camera's image "dumbed down" via the lens made onto it that you cannot remove?

Thanks.

ripupthehwy
 
I can't imagine that the HDV format wasn't a bigger issue for a filmout project than the glass on the HD100. I will have to read the article myself and see what "limitations" they encountered.

As for the HVX, I would think that the imager block is the bigger limit on the overall performance of the camera than the glass. This is a bit academic as the lens block isn't detachable so what should really matter is the final product as a whole.

If your contemplating a film out project, I would strongly recommend testing throughly with any camera that you are considering. Rent any and all cameras that are within your budget (even consider ones that you might only rent for your project and not purchase). Test each one under conditions that are similar to what you expect to encounter and negotiate a great deal with your film out lab for the tests.
 
Sorry, I just realized I put this post under the DVX section instead of the HVX. I'm going to post it there now. Please reply under the HVX200 TECHNICAL section.
 
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