My feelings on the DVX100B

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theGrindLab

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First off, I am a complete amateur with digital video. I have been working with AUDIO in the digital domain for at least 10 years now but I am still fairly new to "pro" level video. Without going on an rambling about features I don't even understand yet just let me say...

I LOVE this damned camera! I got one used a couple months back and, with the exception for shooting too bright on my first couple trials, everything I have shot looks GREAT! I have kept the basic settings as they were when I received the DVX and made a couple changes suggested by other members of this forum. I know for a fact my footage will get much, much, much better (because I have seen the results many of you here have gotten) but so far all I have ad to do for most shots is white balance, select scene and set my shutter. Yeah, yeah. VERY minor steps to take but so far it has worked for me. I'm investing in lenses, a dolly, a better tripod and maybe some filters soon.

Basically, I'm just REALLY happy with my purchase and I don't get that "the kind of camera I need next" feeling. Right now (or for some time to come for MY needs, at least), I can't see wanting/needing another model to complete every shoot we have slated.

If the DVX100B is the only camera you afford on the list of cameras you're considering right now and you don't REALLY, REALLY, REALLY need HD or other features this cam lacks then take the plunge. You'll be happy.

*To be complete in my INCOMPLETE review, let me say that I shot a fireworks display last night and it came out slightly grainy BUT I was able to clean it up in edit. I'm sure as I learn more about the DVX I'll get better dark shots though.

Anyway, (again) I LOVE this camera! (Can you tell?)

-Moni
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It truly is a fantastic camera. In fact, I'm almost going to go so far as to say someone should start a forum for users of the dvx, something like, d, v, x, user... yeeaaahh, dvxuser! That's it! BRILLIANT!!!

Not being sarcastic though, seriously we love it too, glad to have you here.
 
If you find a forum like that, please let me know! J/K. Glad I found this forum. This camera has put the excitement back into album production for me because we can shoot video for any tracks we wish and do it on our own terms. Kind of ironic but having a video camera has made me want to record more music!
 
This camera is in a class by itself. They had some guys doing thier homework when they built it for sure.

I still take mine with me on EVERY shoot as a secondary, or just to document the job. It is almost like a security blanket that I know can pull through for me if I need it. This camera has a "GREAT " profile and people notice it when you are working with it.

I have moved up to HD, but will never get rid of this camera, I might even get a second one!
 
movielighter said:
This camera is in a class by itself. They had some guys doing thier homework when they built it for sure.

I still take mine with me on EVERY shoot as a secondary, or just to document the job. It is almost like a security blanket that I know can pull through for me if I need it. This camera has a "GREAT " profile and people notice it when you are working with it.

I have moved up to HD, but will never get rid of this camera, I might even get a second one!
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Hope you got the HVX HD :) That'll be my next if I get into proper weddings etc. :)
 
One thing that always blows me away is the great STILLS i can get off this thing.

Now, of course they are small and not suitable for 11X17 prints!! HAhahaha...

But there have been so many times I have found absolutely MAGICAL stills when going through footage - especially when I had the Film Look settings going strong.

It really is a magical little machine.

~DPS
 
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