not sure why people are complaining about the lcd ona camera meant to suit movie/film producers. i cant remember the last time i ever used the lcd as a guide for shooting. viewfinder, with one eye open to catch any possible action that might be going on so i can swing to it fast, but watching the lcd the entire time while i shoot? man, i ahvent done that since my event video days. i sure how you guys arent white balancing using the lcd.
Wow, Comparing HVX/HPX monitor to EX1
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kgb
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The point is not about external monitors. I don't think anyone who shoots professionally refers to a viewfinder for critical focus. We're talking about the viewfinder on the HVX and EX-1 respectively. But if you were in a situation where you couldn't set up an external monitor, and had to rely on the on-board monitor to focus, I'd be MUCH more comfortable with the EX-1's high resolution viewfinder.
ulisses
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In DVX100a LCD, the image / colors was like my external monitor. HVX LCD color has some offset to blue and poor resolution for a HD camera.
My conclusion here is: Panasonic must improve LCD quality in upcoming cameras and there is nothing we can do about the HVX200 LCD
Ulisses
My conclusion here is: Panasonic must improve LCD quality in upcoming cameras and there is nothing we can do about the HVX200 LCD
Ulisses
But "professionals" have never relied on flip-out LCDs to focus their cameras.
Thanks.
I just wish there was something a little more portable.
Actually, I've looked at Costco, BB, and Circuit City. No dice on the internet either.
I just wish there was something a little more portable.
Actually, I've looked at Costco, BB, and Circuit City. No dice on the internet either.
arrestthisman
Well-known member
Justyn,
I do have the stills, but I don't have photoshop. I think the easiest thing would be a screen shot of the windows I was comparing. PM me if you can (as a reminder), and I'll send you some tests. I don't want to write any more on this thread because this is off topic. I'm already getting forum guilt. (UNLESS: if enough people are interested I'll post a new thread. So let me know guys.)
But let's try and salvage this post.
Regarding the HVX LCD (on topic again), it's bad. No question. But it hasn't hampered my ability to shoot. That said, a better LCD would help alot and I'm guessing it is something Panny is working on.
Personally, my solution is a small firewire cable, and my trusty 12" powerbook with scopebox. Great, and cheap. Excellent for focus in a studio/set environment.
Otherwise, EVF DTL and focus assist are the best for run and gun. (or as I call it, "fun and gun.")
I do have the stills, but I don't have photoshop. I think the easiest thing would be a screen shot of the windows I was comparing. PM me if you can (as a reminder), and I'll send you some tests. I don't want to write any more on this thread because this is off topic. I'm already getting forum guilt. (UNLESS: if enough people are interested I'll post a new thread. So let me know guys.)
But let's try and salvage this post.
Regarding the HVX LCD (on topic again), it's bad. No question. But it hasn't hampered my ability to shoot. That said, a better LCD would help alot and I'm guessing it is something Panny is working on.
Personally, my solution is a small firewire cable, and my trusty 12" powerbook with scopebox. Great, and cheap. Excellent for focus in a studio/set environment.
Otherwise, EVF DTL and focus assist are the best for run and gun. (or as I call it, "fun and gun.")
Mister Big
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Really? Never, ever? Are you sure? All I know is I've used Sony cameras and been able to focus them much more quickly and with much more certainty while on professional assignments for major cable networks. That might make me a professional. On a camcorder, doing run and gun photography, you don't always have time to attach a big external monitor. So that LCD becomes critical for focusing.
siniarch
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Hey Kgb,
which battery were you using with the carrion? 2 panasonic? because with 2 DVX batteries (5600mha) I was able to run the unit for 5.5hrs
the problem migh be that you put two batteries that are not fully charged or that are different brand. My battery plates are very reasonably price at the expense of putting internal components that can regulate unevenly charged batteries. (also they are pretty light because of no internal components)
So this means that same type of battery with equal charge should yield the most run time.
which battery were you using with the carrion? 2 panasonic? because with 2 DVX batteries (5600mha) I was able to run the unit for 5.5hrs
the problem migh be that you put two batteries that are not fully charged or that are different brand. My battery plates are very reasonably price at the expense of putting internal components that can regulate unevenly charged batteries. (also they are pretty light because of no internal components)
So this means that same type of battery with equal charge should yield the most run time.
whoa! 5.5 hours on TWO 5600mah? i shoot in 720p and 1080p depending on what im shooting, and get at least 4 hours per battery. i use the Lenmar 5600mah ones though, not official panasonics.
-connor
If a pro is going to rely on his eyes to focus the camera, he's going to use the viewfinder. And even then, he'll probably play it safe, and use a smaller aperture.