Buy now or wait.....

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johlan

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This seems rather interresting

Sony is pleased to introduce the DSR-450WSL, the ultimate DVCAM™ Digital Camcorder. Packing the latest 2/3-inch CCD, and advanced 30-bit digital-processing technology into a newly designed, heavy-duty chassis, the DSR-450WSL provides the creative control, picture quality, ruggedness, functionality, and ease of use that the DVCAM format has become famous for.

The DSR-450WSL provides enhanced operational convenience with such features as a swing-out 2.5-inch color LCD monitor, (viewable area, measured diagonally) scene file storage on Memory Stick™ slot, user assignable function buttons, a built-in 8-pin remote-control connector, and battery-remaining display function. In addition, SDI output and analog composite input are available with the use of optional boards.

The DSR-450WSL features three native 16:9 2/3" Power HAD™ EX CCDs for shooting in 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios. The DSR 450WSL further offers 24PSF and 30PsF progressive modes, selectable gamma with a film-like gamma setting, and variable shutter for greater creative control.


At 18.000 US $

Or should I wait for REDONE?

Johan
 
There is no comparison to be made! Do the research on both cameras. Its not the same ballpark, not even the same league.
 
To compare these two cameras is like comparing a honda accord to a porsche 959 bro. Except in this case, the 959 is the same price as the accord. Like the 959, the RED is in a league of it's own.

DSR-450WSL
Total picture elements: 1038 (H) x 1008 (V)
Effective picture elements: NTSC model: 980 (H) x 988 (V)

vs.

REd
Active Pixel Array: 4520 (h) x 2540 (v)
Full Pixel Array: 4900 (h) x 2580 (v)

At this point in time, the Silicon Imaging camera is a better comparison, though considering the features of RED, it is still no contest IMHO.
 
you guys, don't you see it has an eight pin remote, this way you can be far away from it
 
Red will cost more to deck out with lenses and stuff, so it is a cheaper option.

Depends what you want it/need it for. Don't pay for a Red if you don't need what it is offering.
 
Kinda funny to see what the competition is offering at a similar price point!

Now excuse me while I rush to cancel my reservation!!
 
The Sony is standard-def at 4:1:1 DVCAM only. For the same price you could get a 4:2:2 SPX800, or a high-def XDCAM-HD system, for a little more you can get a high-def Infinity or a high-def HPX2000, for a little less you can get a high-def Silicon Imaging system, or for the same money you could get a Red One when it comes out (but you'll have to kit it out with lens etc). For half the money you could get a high-def Canon XLH1.

If all you're looking for is standard-def at 4:1:1, the DSR450 puts out a great picture. But for the money they're asking, it sure seems like there are a lot better choices available.
 
Thank you guys for all the effort in responding to this rather stupid thread.
Please dont kick me out because of my bad manners.

But it´s funny when you think about this according to the manufacturer is a fine piece of equipment at a reasonable price point. As I understand without optics. Sometimes i lose sense of what a big breaktrough this is to the whole industry that we are all a part of, and need to pinch my arm (or read SONY price lists) to get a grip. As stated in another thread, we are witnessing this revolution at the house best seats thanks to Jim and we have got a head start over our colleges and clients in the future.

Thanks again for the fine responds. And yes AGWAH it sure has the remote but people are still going to make funny faces since you can tell the owner by the cord attached to it.
 
Yes, the whole market is going through a massive shift right now in that $20,000 price bracket.

Last year the only thing worth buying at that mid-$20k price point was an SDX900.

Now we've got an HDX900 at the same price as the SDX was at, offering a feature set comparable to the $100,000 F900! And then there's the HPX2000 and the Thomson Infinity and the Silicon Imaging and the Red and the XDCAM-HD products. A disparate group of products, certainly, but every one of them is a breakthrough in its own way, especially at the price point we're talking about. I mean, sheesh -- 4k at variable frame rates for $17,500...
 
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