Sony DSR-PD170 Displayed and Announced

Alan Dunkel · September 22nd, 2003, 10:35 PM

of the train where the box car lettering appears under the light. Almost looks like a weird Tim Burton thing. Batman in Quebec. This camera may be a pain in the butt, but some great art will be made with it both before and after better HDV cameras hit the scene.
Regards, Alan

Alan Dunkel · September 22nd, 2003, 10:58 PM

..as I was talking about his church footage post. Beautiful. Alan

Mark Richman · September 23rd, 2003, 12:00 AM

apparently this is an upgrade to a very successful camera line.

I have Sony's and I have Canon's. I really like the Sony's low light capabilities.

New Panasonic's look great, the rest (JVC, etc..) I am not so sure about.

I think we will see a new seperate Sony camera line come out for the HD and 24f crowd. I don't think the PD-150 is supposed to be the next latest and greatest.

After 3-4 years of selling the PD 150, I think Sony has hit a homerun with it. Small upgrades here and there keep the PD 150/170 line comparable and competitive.

I am not in the market for a new camera, however, I would test a PD170 before I bought anything else. I just can't say enough about low lighting.

Important to mention- My Sony's are dear to me because they are the tools of my trade. However, on many occasion my kids are doing something I want to video. I always grab the PD150 before the GL2 because I rarely have to light the room or area.

Eric Bilodeau · September 23rd, 2003, 04:51 PM

Thanks for the comments on the church shot Alan, I was very astunished myself while shooting it. This camera has some impressive qualities... It never ceases to amaze me... I am a believer now, I have been since I saw the footage from Paul, I was then pretty sure this camera could "kick ass" and give me the image I am looking for. It did not take much testing to confirm that...

Peter Moore · September 23rd, 2003, 06:29 PM

The upgrade from the PD150 to PD170 seems a lot like the upgrade from the Canon GL1 to GL2. The granddaddy upgrade is going to happen, though, and I think you'll se at a minimum 16x9 CCDs and 24p/30p/60i, at least I really hope that becomes standard issue.

Matthew Phillips · September 29th, 2003, 10:41 PM

has anyone heard of when Sony or Canon plan on introducing their HDV cams? If, so when will they hit the market?

Matt

September 22nd, 2003, 10:35 PM	#16
Alan Dunkel Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 59	Amazing night shot of the train where the box car lettering appears under the light. Almost looks like a weird Tim Burton thing. Batman in Quebec. This camera may be a pain in the butt, but some great art will be made with it both before and after better HDV cameras hit the scene. Regards, Alan

September 22nd, 2003, 10:58 PM	#17
Alan Dunkel Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 59	Well this should be under Eric's post ..as I was talking about his church footage post. Beautiful. Alan

September 23rd, 2003, 12:00 AM	#18
Mark Richman Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sarasota Posts: 79	Sony hasn't made a big deal of it .... apparently this is an upgrade to a very successful camera line. I have Sony's and I have Canon's. I really like the Sony's low light capabilities. New Panasonic's look great, the rest (JVC, etc..) I am not so sure about. I think we will see a new seperate Sony camera line come out for the HD and 24f crowd. I don't think the PD-150 is supposed to be the next latest and greatest. After 3-4 years of selling the PD 150, I think Sony has hit a homerun with it. Small upgrades here and there keep the PD 150/170 line comparable and competitive. I am not in the market for a new camera, however, I would test a PD170 before I bought anything else. I just can't say enough about low lighting. Important to mention- My Sony's are dear to me because they are the tools of my trade. However, on many occasion my kids are doing something I want to video. I always grab the PD150 before the GL2 because I rarely have to light the room or area. __________________ Green Novice turning Yellow Pro Soon to be Ripe - So stand back!

September 23rd, 2003, 04:51 PM	#19
Eric Bilodeau Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chicoutimi, Canada Posts: 334	Thanks for the comments on the church shot Alan, I was very astunished myself while shooting it. This camera has some impressive qualities... It never ceases to amaze me... I am a believer now, I have been since I saw the footage from Paul, I was then pretty sure this camera could "kick ass" and give me the image I am looking for. It did not take much testing to confirm that... __________________ Eric Bilodeau video SFX,DOP ___________________ http://www.fictis.net info@fictis.net

September 23rd, 2003, 06:29 PM	#20
Peter Moore Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 1,034	The upgrade from the PD150 to PD170 seems a lot like the upgrade from the Canon GL1 to GL2. The granddaddy upgrade is going to happen, though, and I think you'll se at a minimum 16x9 CCDs and 24p/30p/60i, at least I really hope that becomes standard issue.

September 29th, 2003, 10:41 PM	#21
Matthew Phillips New Boot Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 14	has anyone heard of when Sony or Canon plan on introducing their HDV cams? If, so when will they hit the market? Matt