Why not DVX?

[XCheck]

I just came across this page on Apple's site: http://www.apple.com/server/media_streaming.html

If you scroll down that page, it says:

Cameras

• Apple iSight
• Canon XL-1S Mini DV Professional Camcorder

My question is 'why not DVX?' Is there any reason a DVX couldn't be used to record video for real-time streaming?

 

[HorseFilms]

Re: Why not DVX?

Maybe Canon slipped them some money to pimp their goods. If that's the case, why not the XL2?

 

[Final Design Studios]

Re: Why not DVX?

Yeah, that and the canon's size makes it seem very pro.

I was on a shoot and the client called in another guy to shoot besides me. The other dude brought a huge ass beta cam. and I brought my DVX.

Guess which camera we used. the Beta. Even thought the client "wanted it to look like a movie" which the DVx excels at. Woe is me.

 

[sink]

Re: Why not DVX?

Canon and Apple are in cahoots. If you've ever been to an Apple store you know they always have Canons on display/for sale as accessories..

 

[kyle_noad100]

Re: Why not DVX?

same arguement could apply the other way too..."why not XL1s", if indeed they did choose a DVX. Maybe the XL1s just suits their needs better.

 

[XCheck]

Re: Why not DVX?

Okay, let me rephrase the question:

What does XL1s (or XL2) have that DVX doesn't that would be a reason for someone to base a decision on when getting a camera for live video streaming?

 

[HorseFilms]

Re: Why not DVX?

[quote author=Jerry XCheck link=board=Events;num=1106153951;start=0#5 date=01/20/05 at 12:21:35]Okay, let me rephrase the question:

What does XL1s (or XL2) have that DVX doesn't that would be a reason for someone to base a decision on when getting a camera for live video streaming?
[/quote]
Nothing.

 

[J_Barnes]

Re: Why not DVX?

also, it took apple FOR EVER to announce official support for a lot of different cameras in final cut.

Me thinks it's simply lazyness.