magicdavek
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Are people familiar with the Panasonic AG-DVC30 due out next month (March 2004)? It uses a Leica lens, has a cine gamma setting, but only 1/4 inch chips (3CCD). It should retail for street price of about $2000 (to compete with the GL2). Also, while it doesn't do 24p, it can do the equivalent of 30p which Panasonic claims gives an impressive film look. To quote the release:
The camera ''electronically interpolates interlaced images to create frames, producing images that are remarkably film-like.''
My question to DVX100 users is how many have compared 24p clips with 30p clips and noticed major differences? At other websites, some claim that it is the non-interlaced-progressive nature of the images, rather than whether it is 24p or 30p that gives the film look (the gamma curve notwithstanding, which obviously adds to the look). When I've deinterlaced 60i stuff in Final Cut Pro, I've noticed that even the 30p stuff looks more film-like, and the only difference I've noticed is that the 24p version of the same clip is choppier for movement scenes (I deliberately rendered action scenes for this little test).
So, my two part question for those on this site is:
Is there a huge difference (particulary to the untrained eye, i.e., my audience) between 30p and 24p? If the answer is "not much," then is it possible that the AG-DVC30 may become the "poor man's" DVX100? Also, I'm wondering whether this could be an inexpensive way to get another camera involved for DVX100 users (most of what I do involves 3 or more cameras, but all 60i for the time being).
For more info, see:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/panasonic-ag-dvc30-announcement-02_02_04.htm
The camera ''electronically interpolates interlaced images to create frames, producing images that are remarkably film-like.''
My question to DVX100 users is how many have compared 24p clips with 30p clips and noticed major differences? At other websites, some claim that it is the non-interlaced-progressive nature of the images, rather than whether it is 24p or 30p that gives the film look (the gamma curve notwithstanding, which obviously adds to the look). When I've deinterlaced 60i stuff in Final Cut Pro, I've noticed that even the 30p stuff looks more film-like, and the only difference I've noticed is that the 24p version of the same clip is choppier for movement scenes (I deliberately rendered action scenes for this little test).
So, my two part question for those on this site is:
Is there a huge difference (particulary to the untrained eye, i.e., my audience) between 30p and 24p? If the answer is "not much," then is it possible that the AG-DVC30 may become the "poor man's" DVX100? Also, I'm wondering whether this could be an inexpensive way to get another camera involved for DVX100 users (most of what I do involves 3 or more cameras, but all 60i for the time being).
For more info, see:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/panasonic-ag-dvc30-announcement-02_02_04.htm
that would be the creme de la creme solution imho for him too, but considering the cost factor.. maybe just the new 30 or dvc 80 would fit the bill better. such a shame though.. just hold off as long as you can, and save longer to get the dvx100a.. thats my advice. there will comr a time when you will require more than the lesser cams, most likely in the near future. if the higher cost is not an option, than omit this post from your mind.. (or i can do it for you for a simple one time fee of 1 meeeleon dollars U.S.)
) to re-shoot. But then again, I plan to really enjoy doing these as I will now have beautiful backdrops to work with here in Colorado.