TV show in the making - DVX vs XL2?

Cody_Jordan

Cody_Jordan

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Hello all, I've been absorbing as much knowledge as possible on this forum for the past year or so. And now is the time to make my first post.

Im currently involved in the development of a cutting edge TV show specifically geared for the college aged generation. We're looking at a MTV feel (with actual content because MTV has zero) but even more far fetched and appealing. We'll be shooting in all different types of evnvironments, i.e. run-and-gun to setup shots. And I need a camera that is versatile and just simply looks amazing on TV. I'm currently doing the ever so common battle between the XL2 and DVX.. I need to know what is the best for my scenario. I know this forum pushes the envelope for the film look, but I reallly need something that will look good once broadcasted.

I guess what I really want to know is which is a better broadcast camera? The good news is I already own the DVX-100 model (not the "a") but have been considering the XL2 specifically for the show (in fact we plan on buying 2). Let me know guys, thanks!!
 
Re: TV show in the making - DVX vs XL2?

I would suggest hiring one of each for a day ( and maybe a Sony) then do a test shoot. I think the answer to your question is too subjective on an image level. On a technical level and an operational level you may get some insights but then again someone would have had to use both (all) cameras to avoid bias.

Not very helpful I know ...but it's what I would (and did do).

LOL
 
Re: TV show in the making - DVX vs XL2?

Neither is a better broadcast camera. They make the same picture. Any camera in the same price range is really the same camera. The last poster has it right, look at what features you like and what you think seems better to use. Here is an impromptu camera comparison based on a single picture. I edged out the XL2 ever so slightly but effectively they are both the same thing with the Panasonic being easier to shoot handheld run and gun.

http://www.bluesky-web.com/dv-5-cameras.htm
 
Re: TV show in the making - DVX vs XL2?

Check out the DVX/XL2 side by side shot video on either the DVX news or DVX clips forums. Also the thread in DVX news that asks which brodcast shows are shot on DVX. Some real good info...
 
Re: TV show in the making - DVX vs XL2?

who is going to be operating? Perhaps this person should be consulted.

If I were operating, I'd personally want the XL2, mostly because of the form factor. Other operators are likely to have differing opinions.
 
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