DVX100b vs DSR-PD150

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indiraider

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Hey, I've been perusing the forums quite a bit. I've only done small film school projects (I'm 17) but I plan on filming some shorts with some 'actor' friends of mine. I write quite a bit and have an almost finished screenplay for a short that I plan to film. I've used the XL1 at AFI and the DVX100b at NYFA. To me, the DVX100b was loads better than the XL1. Having read other posts I agree that the XL1 looks more 'digital' than the DVX. I also caught the movie Lonesome Jim on HBO two days ago, it was shot with a DVX100b (for those who don't know), it looked amazing how a sub $3000 camera could look (was a 35mm adapter used?). But I also saw inland empire by David Lynch, that was all digital as well but shot with a DSR-PD150. Jackass as well was shot with the same camera. My main question I guess is the image quality better on a DSR-PD150 than a DVX? Which one would produce a more commercial and professional image? I found that the prices between these two cameras are comparable. Now this would be my first camcorder but I am in no way a inexperienced user and can adapt very swiftly to new set ups. Thanks
 
i would personally go for a DVX. the PD150 is basically a more pro version (xlr inputs no onboard mic, B + W viewfinder for better focusing) of a VX2000 if you didn't know. I've used a VX2100 and it honestly doesn't have nearly as satisfying colors as DVX does. you can get very good looking footage out of it but it takes more work i think. well, at least it takes more work than it does on my DVC30.
 
The PD150 is used a lot in light TV production. It was the camera of choice of ultra-lightwehgt TV news prodcution for white some time. And it's popular for Reality TV too.

But for anything dramatic (scripted), there are much better cameras out there - the DVX is one of them.


...and who uses Jackass to judge quality??


- Mikko
 
DAvid lynch doesnt care about the camera. he only cares about the story. he liked the PD150 because it had Autofocus. :)
 
pd 150 better low light easier to use looks very video like. DVX semi good low light prety difficult to use but you get the film look.
 
DAvid lynch doesnt care about the camera. he only cares about the story. he liked the PD150 because it had Autofocus. :)
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Really? It's weird, I really like the fact that Lynch's films have vivid colours on a dark background. Hopefully the cinematography and picture will look as good as his past films (I have only seen the trailer). But only using autofocus is really cutting it close :) where did you read that? [offtopic] Also did anyone see the film yet? Was it good?
 
I read an article in POST magazine about david lynch and his last two movies were shot with a pd150 and he loves it.
 
I thought INLAND EMPIRE looked amazing, the fact that I saw it on a very small screen sitting in the back seat probably made a huge difference but nevertheless. Some parts (mostly those shot in flat outdoor lightning) looked really awful but stuff with moody lightning (even when gain was probably maxed) had a very unique feel. There were couple ocasions where autofocus didn't do a good job but it didn't really bother me too much. I was also surprised how good color they managed to pull out!

Still I would get a DVX100, it simply has more of almost everything.
 
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