Hey all I am planning to buy a new camera. My first one. Previously I have been shooting on various cameras on rent like the PD170, the DSR250, the DSR400 then I moved on to HDV the Z1 and the V1. I never owned camera before but I think now is the time. I have my mind on these 2 cameras: The EX1 and the Af100. Now I am posting this thread in the XDCAM section because I am leaning more towards the EX1. I need your help. My work is mostly narrative films, music videos, Advertisments and a little bit of documentary. DOF is not my issue. I understand it better than most people and think of it as a tool rather than a necessity. I know what low light is. Both cameras are good in it but the Af100 has an edge. Obviously it has a bigger sensor but there have been complains about the noise. Heres what I think:
Sony PMW EX1:
- SXS cards are much better than the SDHC or the SDXC IMO.
- Sharper and more crisp quality
- Better skin tones (yes i believe that)
- Better codec ( i believe this too, i just think that AVCHD is too consumerish)
- Better color rendition
- Lower costs (no lens, adapters, follow focus, matte box)
Panasonic AG AF100:
- Bigger sensor meaning dof and better low light (have heard about the issues of noise)
- Expandibilty
- New single chip technology
Now I like the Sony F3 better but its not in my range. So I was thinking of buying the EX1 now and then later on move on to F3. I would have all the accessories like SXS cards and batteries for it. Plus I would know the ins and outs of the XDCAM line. Please help me out as to which one to buy!
Sony PMW EX1:
- SXS cards are much better than the SDHC or the SDXC IMO.
- Sharper and more crisp quality
- Better skin tones (yes i believe that)
- Better codec ( i believe this too, i just think that AVCHD is too consumerish)
- Better color rendition
- Lower costs (no lens, adapters, follow focus, matte box)
Panasonic AG AF100:
- Bigger sensor meaning dof and better low light (have heard about the issues of noise)
- Expandibilty
- New single chip technology
Now I like the Sony F3 better but its not in my range. So I was thinking of buying the EX1 now and then later on move on to F3. I would have all the accessories like SXS cards and batteries for it. Plus I would know the ins and outs of the XDCAM line. Please help me out as to which one to buy!
