SONY  DSR-11

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Michael_Petro

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Compact DVCAM / DV / Mini-DV Player / Recorder - AC/DC Powered - NTSC / PAL - IEEE 1394

Thinking of getting this guy looks like a good mid range product..

Couple of questions

1. Is it any good :)
2. Plays the 24p mode? i suppose it does but never having a deck and only having this cam for about a month i was just wondering :)

I know theres better stuff out there but seems overdoing it, and the lower end stuff like JVC SR-VS30U makes me wonder.
 
Re: SONY  DSR-11

Re: SONY  DSR-11

known to be one of the most solid decks out there, handles the 24p flags fine
 
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True, the DSR-25 is a solid performer, but its much more expensive ($800 or more) than the DSR-11 which is also a solid VTR.

Plus, that teeny, tiny postage-stamp size LCD is only good for cueing up a tape.

Either of those decks would be used primarily with NLE set ups. In which case you would expect to have a much better monitor.
 
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The LCD monitor can be used to access the setup menu besides viewing footage. The DSR-25 also has a time code display on the front panel, audio input controls, headphone jack, color bar generator, and (I think) has more cue speeds than the DSR-11. (Please correct me if I'm wrong on any of the above...or let me know if I left something out).

When the DSR-25 first came out some units were returned because the LCD was DOA out of the box. In the past year or so I haven't had any similar problems...so I'm assuming it was either a bad batch...or Sony fixed the prob.

Billy
 
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I worked at a facility today that owns both the DSR-11 and the DSR-25.

Yes, the DSR-25 has some nicer features, but it is more expensive. Do you need a VTR that generates color bars?

I have a DSR-30, but sometimes wish I had either of those smaller VTRs.
 
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Dumb Newbie Alert!!

What does the deck do for you, and do you need it? What about just plugging straight in my computer and downloading via firewire?
Thanks.
 
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While you can easily use your camera as a player to transfer your footage to your computer, it's not recommended because you'll be putting wear and tear on the camera's heads, and the camera costs two to three times more than a decent DV deck.

Also, DV decks can shuttle the tape much faster than the camera, and usually have a more robust tape transport designed for repeated shuttling, as you'd do when scanning, logging, and digitizing tapes into your computer.

Best to use your camera for its main purpose, shooting footage, rather than playing it back. You won't kill your camera playing back tapes now and again, but for frequent post-production use, get a dedicated deck.
 
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Good Lord that was so well put... :D I totally have nothing to add.

Well, hold on, also, it doesn't make funny noises like most DV cameras. ;) Quiet and professional shuttling sounds only.

Whew, I knew I musta had something to offer here. ;D
 
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I use the hell out of my DSR-11. No complaints whatsoever. Gets footage in and out of my NLE (XDV) with no problems whatsoever. No bells & whistles, but if you don'think you need 'em, it's just fine.
 
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