I just have been picked up as an Audio Visual Specialist and recently discovered they used to have contractors who had no idea with what they are doing with the visual equipment. The camera system used is a Canon XL1S, but they have blue-ray burners which can burn high-def video. They are limited with budget, but are willing to look at upgrading. The majority of the videos are local for the town and the base. Any recommendations on an appropriate replacement camera for the unit would be greatly appreciated.
Replacing the Canon XL1S with higher graded definition digital
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Pretty much anything in the $2K-$5K range will do what they need, so that's not really something you or they need to agonize over. It's all good.
I'd be of greater concern that they haven't updated their software or hardware to handle HD footage.
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+1 on checking their edit stations for compatibility.
All three cameras I'm listing are $3000 or less and have extensive picture controls/customization, but each is different as far as editing.
HMC150: AVCHD 4:2:0 1080 24p 30p 720 24p 30p 60p Main cons - Not super sharp, LCD is low res. Main pros - Tapeless, Very warm organic picture, excellent ergonomics, excellent colors.
Canon XF100: MXF 4:2:2 Codec 1080 24p 30p 720 24p 30p 60p Main cons - No manual ND filters, One CMOS vs 3ccd on the others, more controls in menu than others Main pros- Tapeless, 4:2:2, great color depth, Sharp image, overcranking/undercranking
Canon XHA1s: HDV 4:2:0 1080 24p 30p Main Cons - HDV, no 720 modes, takes a while to figure settings for taming noise Main pros- HDV is easier to edit (less taxing on computers), excellent 20x lens, every nuance of the image can be adjusted, nice subtle/flat color, SD shooting options if needed
All three cameras I'm listing are $3000 or less and have extensive picture controls/customization, but each is different as far as editing.
HMC150: AVCHD 4:2:0 1080 24p 30p 720 24p 30p 60p Main cons - Not super sharp, LCD is low res. Main pros - Tapeless, Very warm organic picture, excellent ergonomics, excellent colors.
Canon XF100: MXF 4:2:2 Codec 1080 24p 30p 720 24p 30p 60p Main cons - No manual ND filters, One CMOS vs 3ccd on the others, more controls in menu than others Main pros- Tapeless, 4:2:2, great color depth, Sharp image, overcranking/undercranking
Canon XHA1s: HDV 4:2:0 1080 24p 30p Main Cons - HDV, no 720 modes, takes a while to figure settings for taming noise Main pros- HDV is easier to edit (less taxing on computers), excellent 20x lens, every nuance of the image can be adjusted, nice subtle/flat color, SD shooting options if needed
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This will give me some start point at least with researching video equipment. Now all i need on those stations are bigger monitors.....