Need cheap light sensitive component out camera

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David_

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I need a camera recommendation. Camera must be super light sensitive and have component out.

I am outfitting a college level TV operation. I need 3 inexpensive cameras (around $5K or less) that are very light sensitive and have component out.

We want to film basketball games in the gym at night when there isn't much light coming in from outside.

We filmed commencement with 3 HVX200 cameras wide-open and got good results, but that was during the day and there was plenty of sunlight coming in from windows all around.

So, what inexpensive camera is super-sensitive and has component output? It would also be a big plus if it had XLR inputs, or at least an aux input.

Another plus is that the camera can record to tape.

I understand that the DSLR solutions are super light sensitive but do any of them have component out?

Thanks for your ideas.
 
I wouldn't consider the HPX-170 to be super light sensitive or not needing much light. Both the HVX and HPX require a lot of light, but then provide outstanding images.

The HPX-170 also has no tape drive.
 
the only form of "budget-HD" you can record to tape is HDV. and thats another can of worms
 
If there is enough light to play basketball there should be enough light to shoot...you've got HVX's use them. All the Cmos cameras will give you the rolling shutter problem
 
If you don't need HD, some used 2/3 chip DV cams might fill your bill. Sound silly, but what you are asking for, at below $5000, doesn't really exist.

Grant
 
The HVX200 does a good job in low light, especially if I set the shutter at 1/24. However, I need a stop or more than that to do these basketball games at night. I need more sensitivity.

I don't need HD.

I need to have component out or at least SVHS out.

Somebody mentioned used 2/3 chip cameras. What are some I should look at?



Thanks, all.
 
This will be controversial considering this is a Panny love fest.

Some of the traditional 2/3" DVCAM cams from Sony will offer you much in low light and record to tape. They are losing value quickly along with the peripheral equipment to support them. A used DSR-450 or similar would be a consideration. Most cams of this type will be interlaced.

Cameras like this are really dead ended, but you need specific things at a specific price.

Grant
 
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