MovieSwede
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The FX7 is the consumer version and it wount have 24P.
Sony announces HVR-V1u, 1080p, 24p, 30p, 60i
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Mike Krumlauf
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ok, thanks, looks like i am going to have to find an EXTRA 1k for the V1 this winter!
EDIT: wait, does the FX7 do true 30p? I would think it has something better then the FX1 or is it a downgrade from it?
EDIT: wait, does the FX7 do true 30p? I would think it has something better then the FX1 or is it a downgrade from it?
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Mike Krumlauf
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meta4: I am EXTREMLY close friends with Arin&Susan! They are great friends and talented filmmakers....THEY KNOW HOW TO USE A DVX CAMERA 
So to recap,
1. Both the HVX and the V1U can do 4:2:2 natively, but due to Sony's codec limitations one would need a PC nearby to connect to via HDMI, otherwise it's 4:2:0 in HDV. Too bad the DVR-DR60 can't store uncompressed content directly from the V1u's HDMI port.
2. The HVX can capture 1080p, 720p and 480p at 24fps, 30fps and 60 fps, whereas the V1u is limited to 1080p and 480p at 24fps and 30fps. But, they both record the a/v signal in 60i.
Do I have that right?
1. Both the HVX and the V1U can do 4:2:2 natively, but due to Sony's codec limitations one would need a PC nearby to connect to via HDMI, otherwise it's 4:2:0 in HDV. Too bad the DVR-DR60 can't store uncompressed content directly from the V1u's HDMI port.
2. The HVX can capture 1080p, 720p and 480p at 24fps, 30fps and 60 fps, whereas the V1u is limited to 1080p and 480p at 24fps and 30fps. But, they both record the a/v signal in 60i.
Do I have that right?
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Barry_Green
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Sounds about right. There's also DVCPRO50 and variable frame rates and uncompressed audio and things like that. Then again, the Sony has a lot more telephoto reach and a lower price tag. Then there's 1/4" CMOS vs. 1/3" CCD, and we have no idea about comparative sensitivity, color, noise or dynamic range performance either...
JPatnaude
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Backseat driver
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We just bought one of these to shoot chase footage in the back of jets.
We had too many problems with steady shot and the Z-1, and the guys at our facility in Edwards AFB don't care for the smaller Sony HVR-A1. So we struck middle ground and bought the V1. We are also hoping it will make for a good "B" camera when (if?) we get our XDcam HD rig. Since most of our shooting will involve daylight, we've ignored the low- light sensitivity complaints.
We have a test flight with the not-so-new and improved C5 Galaxy and a chance to shoot chase footage from a Lear jet. We'll let you know if the camera holds up to expectations. Fun with new tools.....
Jeff Patnaude
Lockheed Marietta
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Backseat driver
We just bought one of these to shoot chase footage in the back of jets.
We had too many problems with steady shot and the Z-1, and the guys at our facility in Edwards AFB don't care for the smaller Sony HVR-A1. So we struck middle ground and bought the V1. We are also hoping it will make for a good "B" camera when (if?) we get our XDcam HD rig. Since most of our shooting will involve daylight, we've ignored the low- light sensitivity complaints.
We have a test flight with the not-so-new and improved C5 Galaxy and a chance to shoot chase footage from a Lear jet. We'll let you know if the camera holds up to expectations. Fun with new tools.....
Jeff Patnaude
Lockheed Marietta
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JPatnaude said:
Sounds like you're going to get some incredible footage with your camera. If you can get any of that footage cleared for public viewing I bet people would totally dig it.
By the way, I was starting to think I was the only person in Snellville with a camcorder!
I used the v-1 on a 3 day shoot in early January. It is a nice small camera. The 24p look on the camera is the real deal. It looks very nice. The camera is about the 3 stops slower than my dvx100B. I shot in a lot of class rooms with flourescents. It was fast enough to make good pictures with minimal fill light. I think it's a great camera for documentary work, especially if you are shooting 3 or 4 hours of footage per day.
I don't do editing so I like to hear from someone about their post experience with this camera.
I don't do editing so I like to hear from someone about their post experience with this camera.
Collink
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I'm looking at buying a V1 also. I shoot indie film now with the DVX, A, and I'd like to go HD. I know I'd feel more comfortable with the HVX, but I NEED the record time, there's just too much shoot limitation using P2 right now. I need the HVX with two 32GB P2 cards, but that will clearly be 2009-2010 at the rate we're going. I love the look of 24p, so maybe the V1u is the way to go? I rented an HVX and the Focus Enhancements HD last year and despite a day or so of working with it I couldn't get it to work, I think. The images looked great coming right of the camera.
Barry_Green
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32GB cards should be out in about 8 or 9 months, if that affects your decision.
Collink
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Thanks.
Thanks.
Hey Barry, we met at the DVX Users group party during NAB last year, and at the HVX unveiling the year before, as if you don't meet tons of people you might not remember. Thanks for the 32Gb info. It might just be worth it to me to stick it out in SD land for nine more months to end up with a camera I would be instantly more familiar with. I'm buying a new HD ready HP workstation the last week of March, and was planning on a HDV cam then. Panasonic rarely seems to meet their anticipated release dates though. I hope it's only 9 months away.
Thanks.
Hey Barry, we met at the DVX Users group party during NAB last year, and at the HVX unveiling the year before, as if you don't meet tons of people you might not remember. Thanks for the 32Gb info. It might just be worth it to me to stick it out in SD land for nine more months to end up with a camera I would be instantly more familiar with. I'm buying a new HD ready HP workstation the last week of March, and was planning on a HDV cam then. Panasonic rarely seems to meet their anticipated release dates though. I hope it's only 9 months away.
Barry_Green
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16GB cards are supposedly coming out very soon, with 32GB cards purportedly due at the end of the year. That info comes from Russ Walker of Panasonic, and they're supposedly only going to be around $1000. So 32GB cards could be cheaper than today's 8GB cards!