Getting Started with our DVX100

tkoind

tkoind

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First just want to say thanks to the folks on this board for helping in our decision. We selected the DVX100 over the XL1s, VX2100 and GL2. From the little time we have spent with it, it looks amazing. The interface is very direct and the feel is much more professional. We are now a 2 camera team with a GL1 that we love for roving around the city, and the DVX100 which we will use as the primary camera.

Some questions.

1. We take the GL1 everywhere without fear of damaging anything. Is the DVX100 pretty robust if well treated but used on the go?

2. Tapes: The shops in Japan push Sony as the best and recommend it for everything. But outside Japan seems like Sony is a danger to the DVX100. Any resources to really measure this and find out what we are facing. We use Sony on the Canon and have no issues.

3. Microphones: We are on a tight budget but need a directional microphone that we can put on the camera or on a pole. Under $225 or so, are there any options for a decent mic for documentary and short film work?

4. Wide Angle: The native wide is pretty good but we would like a good adapter. Again money is an issue so any suggestions for good quality but not top prices?

5. After Market batteries. Any suggestions? The Pan. batteries are nearly 22,000 yen here ($200 US).

Thanks for your help.

TKOIND
 
Re: Getting Started with our DVX100

Hi, here are some recommendations:

1. We take the GL1 everywhere without fear of damaging anything. Is the DVX100 pretty robust if well treated but used on the go? --- Yes it very robust. I have done everything to destroy mine and it has made it through. I know of DVX's in war zones, reality shows, sports coverage, and they have all made it through great. If you fear dust and debris, get a raincover like the RSDVX100: http://www.evsonline.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=RSDVX100

2. Tapes: The shops in Japan push Sony as the best and recommend it for everything. But outside Japan seems like Sony is a danger to the DVX100. Any resources to really measure this and find out what we are facing. We use Sony on the Canon and have no issues. --- Panasonic recommends PQ or MQ tape, mostly because they have dry lubrication rather than wet (oil) lubrication like Sony. It puts less stress on the motor and is less susceptible to dust. MQ is a higher quality tape: http://www.evsonline.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=AYDVM63MQ

3. Microphones: We are on a tight budget but need a directional microphone that we can put on the camera or on a pole. Under $225 or so, are there any options for a decent mic for documentary and short film work? --- AT835B, SGM1X, or AT897 (more money)

4. Wide Angle: The native wide is pretty good but we would like a good adapter. Again money is an issue so any suggestions for good quality but not top prices? --- Try the nonzoomthrough version of the Century optics, VS06WADVX:
http://www.evsonline.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=VS06WADVX

5. After Market batteries. Any suggestions? The Pan. batteries are nearly 22,000 yen here ($200 US) --- Try the DVXuser batteries, they are half the price of any battery out there, even generics: http://www.dvxuser.com/articles/battery/
 
Re: Getting Started with our DVX100

Rush you are the man. I hope you are at work, getting paid and not like sitting home spouting all this advice.
 
Re: Getting Started with our DVX100

Naah, I'm at home, but both you guys and EVS are worth it. ;D
 
Re: Getting Started with our DVX100

Rush that .6 adapter it's not 16x9 right?
like the anamorphic adapter...???

I love Japan but I don't buy ANYTHING made by sony

maybe because the ps2 killed my dear Dreamcast.

:'( :'( :'( :'(
 
Re: Getting Started with our DVX100

No, the .6 is Century Optics, made in Cali, same as Schneider OPtics and B+W of Germany. It is 4x3, standard. If you use the squeeze mode, it will adapt. :)
 
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