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Frank Granovski · December 2nd, 2003, 04:22 AM

The pre-Christmas rush is on! Everyone's scrambling for a cam. The cams look good, the prices seem fair, and the itch has become so unbearable that you can't wait to leap. It's the time to be stupid---I mean, bold. What better way to capture those precious Christmas moments than with a Panasonic cam? Huh? (Just remember to get the black one.) But then again, says the grinch, if your feet are cold and your stomach weak, or your pockets empty, wait for Boxing Day and all those other days well into the New Year! That's when all the deals happen! And when you finally slap down that hard-earned cash and get your cam (the black one), Pana will announce a brand new toy, and boy are you gonna be p_ssed! :-)

Patricia Kim · December 2nd, 2003, 04:35 AM

Well, Frank, those of us who slapped our $ down in June and July for silver shadows and black mambas are still pretty happy, right, guys? And if the predictions are right, I suspect we'll still be happier than a lot of people until at least spring.

Douglas Habib · December 2nd, 2003, 04:36 AM

Well, it seems someone else has reason to be up at this hour.....
Anyway, I understand your sarcasm; appropriately. But many in the US are unfamiliar with the term "Boxing Day", and I myself am only vaguely remembering it.....something about returning Christmas gifts, IIRC. Believe it's a common term in the UK. (?)

Frank Granovski · December 2nd, 2003, 04:46 AM

Well, there was a time when all the colonies celebrated Boxing Day. At least we still do up here in British North America (and the other colonies). :-)

Boxing Day is the day after X-mas, when people return their gifts while others take advantage of the sales. :-)

Dave Largent · December 2nd, 2003, 08:29 PM

The black one, huh, Frank. I wonder how church went. ; - )
Guess we'll never know?

Frank Granovski · December 2nd, 2003, 08:42 PM

I only go to church if someone pays me to go. :-)

Dave Largent · December 2nd, 2003, 08:49 PM

Your "black" references made me think of member Fred. He went to church.

Frank Granovski · December 2nd, 2003, 09:39 PM

I guess I should get over it. Ever since I read the black mamba bit at supervideo.com, and read people making reference with it, and reading those black is pro posts (yes, there have been these kinds of posts elsewhere, and not just here), it gives me a little chuckle and a warm fuzzy feeling (thanks to chucky). :-)

December 3rd, 2003, 12:36 AM

Problem I have Frank we came to the realization that we need a second camera for upcoming shoots. Here is the catch we want to take the scene in one take and not go for a double setup and 180 filming so the second one is in order. So here I sit wondering do I buy another DVC200? Would it be worth it or get DVX100?

Frank Granovski · December 3rd, 2003, 01:28 AM

Lots of pro's and con's. I'd consider going cheaper and looking at the DVC80.

December 3rd, 2003, 01:31 AM

Question is would the frame rate be the same, as the well as the color and the overall match to the 200. As this will be the opposing camera to the 200.

Frank Granovski · December 3rd, 2003, 01:46 AM

The match, most likely, will be closer than the DVC200 with a Sony 1/2" or 1/3" chip'd cam. Just a guess, though. Why not shoot 1 minute of DVC80 footage and compare it with 1 minute of DVC200 footage? (before you empty your pockets.)

December 2nd, 2003, 04:22 AM	#1
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	It's that time again! The pre-Christmas rush is on! Everyone's scrambling for a cam. The cams look good, the prices seem fair, and the itch has become so unbearable that you can't wait to leap. It's the time to be stupid---I mean, bold. What better way to capture those precious Christmas moments than with a Panasonic cam? Huh? (Just remember to get the black one.) But then again, says the grinch, if your feet are cold and your stomach weak, or your pockets empty, wait for Boxing Day and all those other days well into the New Year! That's when all the deals happen! And when you finally slap down that hard-earned cash and get your cam (the black one), Pana will announce a brand new toy, and boy are you gonna be p_ssed! :-)

December 2nd, 2003, 04:36 AM	#3
Douglas Habib Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: LV, NV Posts: 50	Well, it seems someone else has reason to be up at this hour..... Anyway, I understand your sarcasm; appropriately. But many in the US are unfamiliar with the term "Boxing Day", and I myself am only vaguely remembering it.....something about returning Christmas gifts, IIRC. Believe it's a common term in the UK. (?) __________________ Molon Labe! AOC (Ancient Order of Curmudgeons)

December 2nd, 2003, 04:35 AM	#2
Patricia Kim Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 453	Well, Frank, those of us who slapped our $ down in June and July for silver shadows and black mambas are still pretty happy, right, guys? And if the predictions are right, I suspect we'll still be happier than a lot of people until at least spring.

December 2nd, 2003, 04:46 AM	#4
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Well, there was a time when all the colonies celebrated Boxing Day. At least we still do up here in British North America (and the other colonies). :-) Boxing Day is the day after X-mas, when people return their gifts while others take advantage of the sales. :-)

December 2nd, 2003, 08:29 PM	#5
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	The black one, huh, Frank. I wonder how church went. ; - ) Guess we'll never know?

December 2nd, 2003, 08:42 PM	#6
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	I only go to church if someone pays me to go. :-)

December 2nd, 2003, 08:49 PM	#7
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	Your "black" references made me think of member Fred. He went to church.

December 2nd, 2003, 09:39 PM	#8
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	I guess I should get over it. Ever since I read the black mamba bit at supervideo.com, and read people making reference with it, and reading those black is pro posts (yes, there have been these kinds of posts elsewhere, and not just here), it gives me a little chuckle and a warm fuzzy feeling (thanks to chucky). :-)

December 3rd, 2003, 12:36 AM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	Problem I have Frank we came to the realization that we need a second camera for upcoming shoots. Here is the catch we want to take the scene in one take and not go for a double setup and 180 filming so the second one is in order. So here I sit wondering do I buy another DVC200? Would it be worth it or get DVX100?

December 3rd, 2003, 01:28 AM	#10
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Lots of pro's and con's. I'd consider going cheaper and looking at the DVC80.

December 3rd, 2003, 01:31 AM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a	Question is would the frame rate be the same, as the well as the color and the overall match to the 200. As this will be the opposing camera to the 200.

December 3rd, 2003, 01:46 AM	#12
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	The match, most likely, will be closer than the DVC200 with a Sony 1/2" or 1/3" chip'd cam. Just a guess, though. Why not shoot 1 minute of DVC80 footage and compare it with 1 minute of DVC200 footage? (before you empty your pockets.)