Has anyone used either the JVC GZHD7 or the Sony SR8. If so what do you think and how well do they interface with MSP8.
I have norrowed my search to these two - I am planning to make TV docos and some corporate productions. Does any one have any other recommendations?
Thanks
Which Camera?
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donny1959
The JVC is always the first toy I play with upon entering an electronics store. It's an impressive-looking unit, but the comments I've read have been lukewarm. Check out the detailed review on http://www.camcorderinfo.com.
The GD-HD7 records in MPEG-2 useing a proprietary codec (.tod extensions), so you'll have to use their included software to import into your computer and then convert the clips into something MSP can use. If you are needing high quality images, I would be concerned aboung re-encoding an already highly compressed format.
Before I bought my last camera, I dragged my laptop and a firewire cable into the store and made sure it met my needs and expectations. Nothing beats a hands-on demo with the tools you plan on using.
Best of luck with your decision!
The GD-HD7 records in MPEG-2 useing a proprietary codec (.tod extensions), so you'll have to use their included software to import into your computer and then convert the clips into something MSP can use. If you are needing high quality images, I would be concerned aboung re-encoding an already highly compressed format.
Before I bought my last camera, I dragged my laptop and a firewire cable into the store and made sure it met my needs and expectations. Nothing beats a hands-on demo with the tools you plan on using.
Best of luck with your decision!
I currently use a SONY HVR-A1P. I am very happy with it. In good lighting situations it is as good as the larger sony HDV cameras. The CMOS sensor gives great colour reproduction, although a couple of times in lower light I have noticed a bit of blue tinge to the picture.
Because of it's size it does tend to suffer a bit in low light, also because it has a HDV sensor, they have to fit more pixels on the sensor, meaning each pixel is smaller, meaning it absorbs less light. So if you are shooting anything at night it wont cut it against a bigger camera, but the same would go for any small camera really.
It also comes with XLR audio inputs, which is very handy to get proper audio into your productions.
Sony is just releasing 3 new HDV cameras, with the Z7 in particular looking very nice. Interchangeable lenses, record to compact flash, and more. I want one!
You can see it at http://www.videoguys.com.au/scripts/pro ... oduct=3255
Because of it's size it does tend to suffer a bit in low light, also because it has a HDV sensor, they have to fit more pixels on the sensor, meaning each pixel is smaller, meaning it absorbs less light. So if you are shooting anything at night it wont cut it against a bigger camera, but the same would go for any small camera really.
It also comes with XLR audio inputs, which is very handy to get proper audio into your productions.
Sony is just releasing 3 new HDV cameras, with the Z7 in particular looking very nice. Interchangeable lenses, record to compact flash, and more. I want one!
You can see it at http://www.videoguys.com.au/scripts/pro ... oduct=3255
Check out the Canon XH-A1/G1 & other HDV family, as well...Keith wrote:Thanks for your reply donny1959. I too had read some of the less than complimentary reviews although I have also come across a couple of good ones.
Anyone got a good prosumer camera they can recommend?
great forum at dvinfo.net. (for other prosumer cameras and HDV/AVCHD as well.)
Depends what features you need, and if you like Sony style/features vs Canon or JVC etc...
Hi
I'm new to the forum. I bought the HD7 about 6 months ago. I thought the Video was not there so I return it. Was looking at some old footage I shot and did some work in Pro8 and it turn out really good. Read alot in Steven's hand giude ( GZ-HD7 ). Went out and got a new GZ-HD7 switch to manual mode adjust the sharpness one click . and setup all my shots in manual mode . This thing really rocks. In auto mod not that good... Don't always believe what you read and only 1/2 of what you see... When the software and file codes slow down it will work out. Every time you turn around there is a new code...I think everybody is on the "Lets wait and see mode" I did like the small Canon's, But there was something I didn't like about the footage. So i'm going to play with this for awhile. Maybe JVC is starting to get on the right track with the changes at the factory..
I have Pro-8 and 11. Plus and love them. Hope they will add the code for the GZ-HD7 files on the Pro-8 soon !!! Hint Hint !!
Thanks
Len
I'm new to the forum. I bought the HD7 about 6 months ago. I thought the Video was not there so I return it. Was looking at some old footage I shot and did some work in Pro8 and it turn out really good. Read alot in Steven's hand giude ( GZ-HD7 ). Went out and got a new GZ-HD7 switch to manual mode adjust the sharpness one click . and setup all my shots in manual mode . This thing really rocks. In auto mod not that good... Don't always believe what you read and only 1/2 of what you see... When the software and file codes slow down it will work out. Every time you turn around there is a new code...I think everybody is on the "Lets wait and see mode" I did like the small Canon's, But there was something I didn't like about the footage. So i'm going to play with this for awhile. Maybe JVC is starting to get on the right track with the changes at the factory..
I have Pro-8 and 11. Plus and love them. Hope they will add the code for the GZ-HD7 files on the Pro-8 soon !!! Hint Hint !!
Thanks
Len
Ahh, throw my two cents in there, (That's US $.02) I have 3 Panasonic DVX 100b cameras and absolutely love them.
They shoot film mode at 24 frames using standard mini DV tapes.
It's all in your preference. What ever makes you happy. However, one peice of advice, is, if you shoot multi cam, it is highly reccomended you use the same camera type accross the shoot. Timecodes, video quality, etc., is just easier to maintain and edit with the same equipment.
They shoot film mode at 24 frames using standard mini DV tapes.
It's all in your preference. What ever makes you happy. However, one peice of advice, is, if you shoot multi cam, it is highly reccomended you use the same camera type accross the shoot. Timecodes, video quality, etc., is just easier to maintain and edit with the same equipment.