Canon vs HVX200

[Cees Mutsaers]

What do you guys think of the new canons XH A1 or XH G1 vs. the HVX200?

 

[Drew Ott]

Well... the XH A1 is in my price range, but the HVX200 is actual HD...

too tough to say I think we'll have to wait for footage from the new Canons.

I'd say the HVX200 is a better value than the G1, but I think the A1 is a better value than the HVX200.

 

[darwinandpaine]

I don't know that anyone's had a chance to play around with them. But my decision to go HVX was based on the DVCPro50 and DVCProHD codecs with their 4:2:2 colorspace, 16-bit audio, variable frame rates, and P2 workflow. The new cameras don't change any of that.

 

[David Saraceno]

The new Canon or the Sony with h.264?

Which sounds better?

 

[Pascal Parvex]

Well... the XH A1 is in my price range, but the HVX200 is actual HD...

They are both "actual HD". Just the codec is different.

 

[AshG]

I bet 90% of the people spouting off the color space argument would never notice it is practical use. There is a great article floating around about the XDCAM-HD and how great it works to key, etc. in the 4:2:0 color realm. People tend to focus on the strength of the camera they need or choose to buy... which is understandible but dont pretend that your needs/wants mean BETTER... just better for you...


ash =o)