OK, is there a A/B compare of HD1 vs 3chip DV?

Robert M Wright · February 14th, 2006, 06:59 AM

It's the dead of winter here in Minnesota and we're getting some very frigid temps coming in. I'll see what I can manage for you.

Alarik Miikael · February 17th, 2006, 05:03 AM

Thank you very much Robert,
any exterior will be great!
Thanks again
bye

Kevin Shaw · February 17th, 2006, 06:48 AM

I'd question the point of comparing an early 1-chip HDV camcorder to one of the most mature 3-chip DV models, which currently sells for maybe twice the price. A more relevant test would be the Sony FX1 versus the DVX100, and I shot some footage this week on these two cameras plus several others which will be available soon on the WEVA forums. From what I could see on the viewfinders the DVX100 appears to produce a pleasing SD image, but in general I've yet to see any SD footage which holds up well when compared to decent HD footage on an HDTV display.

For SD delivery it's a more level playing field, but even that gets tricky when you consider widescreen vs. 4x3 issues. The DVX100 I used this week had an anamorphic lens adapter on it, which may be a useful way to extend the life of SD cameras as we head into the HD era. But if you're thinking of buying a new camera today, why not consider the HVX200 instead of the DVX100? With the HVX you get widescreen DV recording to miniDV tape and the potential for high-quality HD recording in the future, once the cost of recording options for the HVX comes down to reasonable levels.

Robert M Wright · February 17th, 2006, 07:16 AM

At today's going prices, used, an HD10U would be quite viable for acquiring 16:9 (in good lighting) to downconvert to SD, IF the HD10U offered reasonable control of the image. It will almost certainly outperform (again, in good light) a 3 chipper that uses sub 400k pixel resolution 4:3 chips without an anamorphic lens.

Darrin McMillan · March 1st, 2006, 05:20 AM

You are right on the money Robert. I whole heartedly agree.

March 1st, 2006, 05:20 AM	#125
Darrin McMillan Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 96	Yep You are right on the money Robert. I whole heartedly agree.

February 14th, 2006, 06:59 AM	#121
Robert M Wright Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota (USA) Posts: 2,171	It's the dead of winter here in Minnesota and we're getting some very frigid temps coming in. I'll see what I can manage for you.

February 17th, 2006, 05:03 AM	#122
Alarik Miikael New Boot Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 10	Thank you very much Robert, any exterior will be great! Thanks again bye

February 17th, 2006, 06:48 AM	#123
Kevin Shaw Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,488	I'd question the point of comparing an early 1-chip HDV camcorder to one of the most mature 3-chip DV models, which currently sells for maybe twice the price. A more relevant test would be the Sony FX1 versus the DVX100, and I shot some footage this week on these two cameras plus several others which will be available soon on the WEVA forums. From what I could see on the viewfinders the DVX100 appears to produce a pleasing SD image, but in general I've yet to see any SD footage which holds up well when compared to decent HD footage on an HDTV display. For SD delivery it's a more level playing field, but even that gets tricky when you consider widescreen vs. 4x3 issues. The DVX100 I used this week had an anamorphic lens adapter on it, which may be a useful way to extend the life of SD cameras as we head into the HD era. But if you're thinking of buying a new camera today, why not consider the HVX200 instead of the DVX100? With the HVX you get widescreen DV recording to miniDV tape and the potential for high-quality HD recording in the future, once the cost of recording options for the HVX comes down to reasonable levels.

February 17th, 2006, 07:16 AM	#124
Robert M Wright Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota (USA) Posts: 2,171	At today's going prices, used, an HD10U would be quite viable for acquiring 16:9 (in good lighting) to downconvert to SD, IF the HD10U offered reasonable control of the image. It will almost certainly outperform (again, in good light) a 3 chipper that uses sub 400k pixel resolution 4:3 chips without an anamorphic lens.