I want to upgrade my DVX100B to an HVX, what are the pros/cons?

amiga500

amiga500

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As the title says, i want to upgrade to an used HVX (no A model since there are very few to sell).

What should I expect for this upgrade?
Is there any cons compared to the DVX100B?

What should i look in a used HVX?

I love my DVX, but im starting to work with 3D stuff, tracking, etc, and i feel like I need a little more resolution to work more comfortable with this kind of compositions.

Thanks in advance guys.:thumbsup:
 
The difference between the image quality of the 200 and the 200A is major. There are 200A's on eBay for not much more than the 200.

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with buzz about the scarlet and hubub about DSLRs a lot of knee-jerk folks are unloading 200as and 170s in several places...
 
Yea, go for a 170 or 200A (not the 200), depending on your needs. I'd go with the 170, since it has an SDI out and (in my opinion) better focus assist options. If still need to output to DV Tape, then the HVX 200A the one for you.
 
Per your questions, Amiga - 200/200A/170 used are going to set you back 3000-5000 USD depending on the model, accessories included and its condition. Be sure to check the hours meter before purchasing. Also check for a few general problems that those cams can have (sticky focus ring, focus/zoom ring with sand in it, motorized zoom that doesn't work properly...etc) and anything else that could be a problem (broken firewire, lens scratches, tape drive failure).

The 200/200A/170 have pretty poor low light performance, especially as compared to the 100A. The Gain function is very noisy (though the 200A and 170 are a bit less noisy). For Standarad Definition 60i, you will get better results with your DVX 100. If you are shooting 24p or 30p SD, the HVX is better.

Obviously, the ability to shoot in HD, overcank/undercrank and shoot to P2 are huge benefits of shooting on an HVX/HPX. Once you go to P2, I don't think you will look back.

The HVX shoot in true 16:9 and has a center crop for 4:3 (much better than the DVX). The ability to shoot in DVCPRO50 for SD is a huge benefit over DV.


Hope that helps.


Jason
 
Btw, properly re-sized 1080i60 from almost any HD cam, will look better than 60i from an SD cam, assuming it's shot properly (and with adequate lighting).
 
Not to mention, 200/200A/170 are HD cameras. That's a pretty big pro that somehow people didn't manage to point out.
 
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