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- Thread starter Huiy Tang
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Jvc Hd100
Jvc Hd100
I have checked out the JVC HD100, comparing it to my Sony DSR300, and it`s pretty good, but I found it was two stops less sensitive than the DSR300, and also my DVX100a. Strangely, there is no mention either in the hand book or any other literature as to the lux capability, evidently JVC are being economical with the truth here. Also why does it draw 16.5 watts and consequently only runs for max. 60 mins on the built in battery ?
The Sony Z1 only draws 8 watts and on the largest battery can run for over 350 mins with monitor and evf on ! Also I was not overly happy with the Viewfinder (LCD), but could get used to it I suppose.
Where have JVC gone wrong ?
Jvc Hd100
I have checked out the JVC HD100, comparing it to my Sony DSR300, and it`s pretty good, but I found it was two stops less sensitive than the DSR300, and also my DVX100a. Strangely, there is no mention either in the hand book or any other literature as to the lux capability, evidently JVC are being economical with the truth here. Also why does it draw 16.5 watts and consequently only runs for max. 60 mins on the built in battery ?
The Sony Z1 only draws 8 watts and on the largest battery can run for over 350 mins with monitor and evf on ! Also I was not overly happy with the Viewfinder (LCD), but could get used to it I suppose.
Where have JVC gone wrong ?
dereksam said:I found it was two stops less sensitive than the DSR300, and also my DVX100a.
It all depends on how you have the custom curves set up. With the flat filmout curve it will appear to be 2 stops less sensitive, and probably 1 stop less sensitive with the built-in Cinelike24 curve.
However, in direct side-by-side tests I have done with the DVX100A in "HIGH" gamma mode, and the HD100 in MAX gamma, I found that the base sensitivity of the HD100 (with that curve) was at least 1, maybe 2 stops more sensitive than the DVX100A. I had to put the DVX100A into +12db just to match the image. There of course was a hell of alot more noise on the DVX.
dereksam said:. Also why does it draw 16.5 watts and consequently only runs for max. 60 mins on the built in battery ?
The HD100 seems to have a fan in it. Its funny mine seems to have a kick back when I power down where the cam wants to rotate a bit especially if it is on a 45 degree angle.
This isn't a huge issue for me becuase I need battery belts anyway. I had a $100.00 (expensive I know but less than a extra battery pack) cable made that allows me to plug the cam into my belt. Easy breezy.
As far as this split screen is concerned it becomes noticable even in day shots if the colors and black level are set at weak levels and then if you add contrast in post.
But you know what guys.....
The HD100 has so radically changed my little corner of the video business... I don't care...I can work around it.
But if I had a wish list to JVC.
I would offer a firmware upgrade/hardware mod later on with the option to output less compressed 100mbps stream simular to what ever hard drive system they are developing for the HVX200 with focus enhancements.
it would be so great to have to the choice 720p native less compressed to dte drive or .M2T and while their at it if they could fix the split screen.
I would pay for this upgrade/mod.
Hi dashood, re HD sensitivity could you give me a little more info about the best settings and how to achieve them to increase the sensitivity of this camcorder.
I didn`t want to mess too much with the inner workings as the camera in question belongs to a friend of mine, but would like to know about increasing the gamma etc. and I could set it up for him. I might be interested in buying one myself if the sens. can be improved.
Also, I had no split screen problem whatsoever and my friend has purchased the IDX adapter, which comes with two batteries and charger and completely solves the power problem, at the price of £700.00 U.K. giving four hours run time per battery. good stuff.
I didn`t want to mess too much with the inner workings as the camera in question belongs to a friend of mine, but would like to know about increasing the gamma etc. and I could set it up for him. I might be interested in buying one myself if the sens. can be improved.
Also, I had no split screen problem whatsoever and my friend has purchased the IDX adapter, which comes with two batteries and charger and completely solves the power problem, at the price of £700.00 U.K. giving four hours run time per battery. good stuff.
dereksam said:Hi dashood, re HD sensitivity could you give me a little more info about the best settings and how to achieve them to increase the sensitivity of this camcorder.
I didn`t want to mess too much with the inner workings as the camera in question belongs to a friend of mine, but would like to know about increasing the gamma etc. and I could set it up for him. I might be interested in buying one myself if the sens. can be improved.
Also, I had no split screen problem whatsoever and my friend has purchased the IDX adapter, which comes with two batteries and charger and completely solves the power problem, at the price of £700.00 U.K. giving four hours run time per battery. good stuff.
Check out my thread over here: http://www.dvxuser.com/V3/showthread.php?t=35497