DVX100 or Canon T3 1100d

N

n1c02

Well-known member
Would like input from you guys .. I have both the DVX100 with a M2 35mm adapter.. I want to shoot with 24adv...
I also have a Canon Rebel T3 1100d ( the cheaper one)..

it only has 30p and 25p modes for video ..would have to convert the framrate later but??

I want the best cinematic look that I can get when shooting...

What would some of you prefer to use of the two for a low low budget feature....

Thanks
Terry
 
Last edited:
For a feature? Personally, the DVX would be the way I'd go. Especially from a workflow and audio standpoint.

25p on the Rebel would get you pretty close to the image you're looking for, though.
 
Thanks. ill probably stick with the dvx then.. maybe a few shots on the canon here and there maybe
 
You would have more options visually if you bumped up to the T2i and could achieve the look you want natively.

Besides, the Magic Lantern port is SWEET :happy:
 
I actually hate using the M2 adapter.. jsut makes alot complicated and alot more work.. but..... Ill have to stick with it for now on this project... my setup for video is..

firewire coming out of the dvx into my vaio recording with onlocation... also on tape... and rca going into a 22" lcd tv flipped for a monitor... not the ideal setup but it works for now.
 
Just for the simple fact that mostly everything is being shot on HD, I would go with the Rebel T3. Although with the right plug-ins you can kind of get the look of HD with the DVX and m2 or Letus35 (emphasis on KIND OF).
 
ok. so for a feature.. instead of shooting with the dvx +M2 shoouting in 24adv...... would you shoot with the T3 using 25p and put it through a 24p timeline or shoot in 30p and put it in the 24p timeline... just curious.. Ive done alot of filming with the M2 and I hate "having"to use it in small spaces, offices, ect...but I do have the ability to use a larger 22-23" monitor..

but with the T3. I am back down to a 2.5" display..... so Im just trying to weight the pros and cons... no money yet to upgrade ..
 
having some problems.. have been shooting using both the DVX100a and Canon 1100d... and the problem is when I import the footage from the canon into premiere.. doesnt seem to matter what I import it as in the project. I get something like this.. not full screen.. the only way that I have found to fix is to manually stretch the video to full size... is that right or am I doing something wrong? any help here .. as I do like what I am getting from it and the ease but I dont think I am doing something right...

​
 
I use both a DVX100b and a Canon 7d (nearly the same as what you're shooting with for video purposes). I originally planned to shoot everything with the DVX and use the 7d for b-roll and reverse angles. I've never done that since purchasing the Canon. I've been using my DVX as an audio recording device and to shoot medium and wide shots. This has worked out well for me. I shoot using the squeeze setting and 24pa with the DVX and at 1080 24p with the Canon. I use Final Cut Pro to remove the pulldown and then export as NTSC anamorphic or something like that and it unsqueezes the DVX footage and leaves the Canon footage alone.

You'll find both cameras can do the job. The only annoying thing I've noticed is that the DVX footage looks less crisp next to 1080p footage for obvious reasons. The advantage of the DVX is the audio inputs and greater dynamic range (in my opinion). I don't have an adapter so shallow DOF with the DVX is much more difficult to get than it is on the canon.
 
thank you.. I think I will use the canon for alot more of my shots and use as you said the dvx as the recording..
 
I use a T2i sometimes as another angle for interviews focusing on the interviewee, and starting and stoping it when the interviewer is asking the questions so I dont overheat the camera. I struggle sometimes when I am trying to color grade them the same, but generally with only a little work with the three way color corrector in premier pro I am good to go. I think it is very possible to shoot with them together though.
 
but why when I import it into premiere is it boxed like the pictures I above instead of full frame? I have to end up stretching them.. am I doing it wrong>
 
Granted the dvx redrock route will be a bit more time consuming with lighting, but I don't think thats a bad thing. You will be more consious of your image due to the light loss issues of the rig. But some of my best lighting was when I use a dof adapter. And thats only because I want a clean image, nicely exposed image, and an image that has depth. Not to be mistaken with dof. what I see a lot of with dslr's, is that people dont spend as much time lighting as they should, they try to get by with nothing but ambient light whether it looks good or not. It's just easier to expose because of the low light ability. To me lighting is the most important tool in filmmaking, good lighting can make a beautiful image no matter what the camera is.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top