Can somebody please explain to me the difference
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Robbie Comeau
Como's back. back again
Some differences that I know of...
The DVX100b is a newer model, so this gives you more features.
The DVX100A is more noisy than the B.
The quality is the same, and both cameras have 24p and 24pA, AND SQUEEZE mode.
The DVX100b is a newer model, so this gives you more features.
The DVX100A is more noisy than the B.
The quality is the same, and both cameras have 24p and 24pA, AND SQUEEZE mode.
triplej96
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A advantage for the A is that it has a built in interval recording for time lapses.
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William_Robinette
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triplej96
Veteran
My mistake sorry Robbie.
So if I get the a version I really won't be missing out on much. I heard that the a version lcd screen don't show squeeze mode. If that's the only real difference, do you think I can go with tha a version and save some money people please let me know cause If i can use the a and U want be able to tell it's the b then I guess I'll go with the a.
Zaus_Rockwell
Member
if youre going to be spending that much money (for the a) to begin with, might as well go for the B by saving just a little more.
William_Robinette
Shallow Member
I Disagree.
The 100b add what I have dubbed "creature comforts" that, while nice, are in no way a deal breaker on the 100a. And if the difference is between getting a 100b or getting a 100a and having an extra $300 to put into a tripod (that you already have a separate budget for... right?) then the later is a better choice IMO.
The 100b add what I have dubbed "creature comforts" that, while nice, are in no way a deal breaker on the 100a. And if the difference is between getting a 100b or getting a 100a and having an extra $300 to put into a tripod (that you already have a separate budget for... right?) then the later is a better choice IMO.
Benji Pond
Member
why you would be that cheap is beyond me. you can get a 100a and have your footage look like quality gl2 footy or you can get the B and not have half as much noise
William_Robinette
Shallow Member
I challenge you to differentiate between the two. Maybe if you saw 100a footage from someone who doesn't know which end of a camera to hold and 100b footage by someone actually competent but otherwise I don't think it's anywhere close to what you are inferring.
it seems like everybody is torn between the two. i have two weeks to make a decesion on which camera I gonna purchase. I understand that the B version is a little bit newer and automatically gonna have more features, and not as noisy. But are ya'll trying to tell me if I can get a A version for 1500 or go with a used b for probably around 1900 don't try to save the money and gone go with the b version. I'll go with the b version I just neeed a hell of a good excuse why I should. I still have to buy tripod, lighting equip, Movie editing software and my budget is gonna be around 2100-2400.
Bus No. 8
Well-known member
Then go with the A. Hell, if the A was good enough to shoot "Iraq in Fragments" (actually shot on an A and the original 100), "Murderball" and "Jesus Camp" (and other theatrically released, Oscar nominated films), then I bet it's going to be good enough for you.
Do I wish I had the B instead of the A? Sure, why not. But the differences are not that great, and $300 sounds like it will make a big difference in your budget.
Andrew McCarrick
Carbonite Member
Where are you finding an 100A for 1500?
Jason Adams
Section Moderator
If you shoot any wide screen footage the B is really nice
HorseFilms
Look ma no hands
Yep, being able to see the footage on the LCD unsqueezed is a nice feature, but the results will be of the same quality.
ministersin
Member
I must say this...I bought a 100p (the original before the A and B) in great condition for $1000, which gave me another $1000 to spend on a couple of mics, some more light stands, the materials to build a track dolly, a tripod, some cheap lights, XLR cables, a boom pole, etc. and I wouldn't have it any other way.
On the other hand if you can get an A for say 1300 or so, I'd take it. But I think at this late in the game to buy a 100b for $2000 would be crazy. Put that money toward an HD cam.
Yes, the DVX100 was used to make some feature release stuff in 2004-2006. And yes it's a great camera. But the folks I know that made a feature for the big screen using DVX100 uprezzed to HD before that anyway. And in 2008...HD has more a more of a marketshare, and unless you want your investment to be obsolete in 2 years, I say spend less on the camera and more on the equipment that will still be valuable for years to come(lights, tripods, dolly, crane, mic, etc.).
On the other hand if you can get an A for say 1300 or so, I'd take it. But I think at this late in the game to buy a 100b for $2000 would be crazy. Put that money toward an HD cam.
Yes, the DVX100 was used to make some feature release stuff in 2004-2006. And yes it's a great camera. But the folks I know that made a feature for the big screen using DVX100 uprezzed to HD before that anyway. And in 2008...HD has more a more of a marketshare, and unless you want your investment to be obsolete in 2 years, I say spend less on the camera and more on the equipment that will still be valuable for years to come(lights, tripods, dolly, crane, mic, etc.).
dbriansmith
Member
something that I sold me on the "B" was how easy it is to slave the timecode to another "B", because I work around live events so much, it makes multicam shoots with other "Bs" alot easier....
renegadewill
Well-known member
ahahha, I love when people rip on the gl2. It's really the worst prosumer camera available. But for around $1800 it's not that bad.
soundxplorer
Member
I think the word "obsolete" is pushing it. If someone made a film 2 or 3 years ago with a DVX, "uprezzed" it to HD like you said, and it got distribution...well, someone could just as easily do the same thing 2 years from now. Or 5 years from now. Especially if you are shooting a documentary. A cheaper price means that you can buy TWO of them instead of just one HD cam.
But I secretly hope everyone THINKS it is obsolete and the price comes way down soon so I can afford one.
rogar-BigGrin(DBG)
dory_breaux
Todd Wannabe
Yes it is.