Which coat for prominence? at DVinfo.net

Frank Granovski · January 23rd, 2004, 02:13 AM

We have some here that swear the black mamba is best, while others vow the silver is supreme. Which one do you think is best? Black or silver? What a dilemma! A truely perplexing problem for our discerning MX Forum members for sure.

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Ayosha Kononenko · January 23rd, 2004, 05:51 AM

From pure engineering aspect, black will heat up more in sunshine, always bad for electronics and batteries.

Nick Kerpchar · January 23rd, 2004, 07:34 AM

This topic comes up so often it should have it's own category on the forum (just kidding, just kidding .... put the flame throwers down).

In all seriousness, it would appear that the manufacturer's marketing people monitor cam skin color preferences from country to country (and perhaps market-to-market) according to a current interview with JVC reps on camcorderinfo.com.

Looking through the B&H catalog, it appears that the majority of the cams over $3,000 USD are black. However, silver and shades of gray appear popular with the "Lucky Charm" sized cams.

I still think there is an after-market for customizing the exterior of stock camcorders, just like the after-market for customizing auto dash boards and auto interiors. Wonder if there would be a market for a clear exterior body camcorder so that you can see all the internal workings. Also wonder if anyone is customizing camcorders to enhance performance.

Frank Granovski · January 23rd, 2004, 08:21 AM

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manufacturer's marketing people monitor cam skin color preferences from country to country (and perhaps market-to-market) according to a current interview with JVC reps on camcorderinfo.com.

This puts a big whole in Fred's black is professional theory. For me, both sliver and black suit my skin colour, though I prefer black. But I'm not going to pay pro prices for a black one.

Paul Jason · January 23rd, 2004, 10:15 AM

The black one for me! I never put my camera out in the direct sunlight.

Lincoln Norris · January 23rd, 2004, 10:28 AM

From pure engineering aspect, black will heat up more in sunshine, always bad for electronics and batteries.

cant get silver batteries

Tommy Haupfear · January 23rd, 2004, 10:28 AM

I'm just glad the GS100 offers a choice in color. Imagine if we all drove silver cars..

Sure mechanically they are the same...

Ben Wiens · January 23rd, 2004, 11:16 AM

Black would be my preferred color. Reason. The camera is likely made of plastic and metal. In my opinion plastic silver looks fake.

Patricia Kim · January 23rd, 2004, 04:18 PM

Actually, the silver shadow model matches almost exactly the color combinations of my Apple G4 Titanium powerbook. The one you see on people's laps in all of those Apple ads. Looks pretty good sitting next to the powerbook and flanked by the JBL speakers and my Archos AV320. Also looks good hooked up to my hdtv, which is in the same tonal range. Nobody who's seen it has ever remarked that it looks fake or been other than intrigued by it; those who know anything about videocams are taken by its size and capability. Silver shadow owners, unite! You have nothing to apologize for! :)

Rob Belics · January 23rd, 2004, 04:37 PM

Here's my vote:

http://store.yahoo.com/jsbstash/silentbobcoat.html

Ayosha Kononenko · January 24th, 2004, 02:14 PM

The first thing I do with my other expensive pro tools is to check all is in working order (and not likely to be returned).

Than I spray them with ugly green or orange paint rendering them useless for thieves to sell them on. We never lost (touch wood) a tool that was marked like that.

Will I be brave enough to do it to MX500?

Frank Granovski · January 24th, 2004, 05:19 PM

When I bought my Laverda 1000, it was green. The first thing I did was have it painted black (spray paint). My BMW is silver, and I haven't gotten around to painting it black yet. However, with a cam, I wouldn't consider the spray paint option.

January 23rd, 2004, 02:13 AM	#1
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Which coat for prominence? We have some here that swear the black mamba is best, while others vow the silver is supreme. Which one do you think is best? Black or silver? What a dilemma! A truely perplexing problem for our discerning MX Forum members for sure. http://www.dvfreak.com/pana_mx5.htm

January 23rd, 2004, 05:51 AM	#2
Ayosha Kononenko Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: London UK Posts: 51	From pure engineering aspect, black will heat up more in sunshine, always bad for electronics and batteries. __________________ ayosha

January 24th, 2004, 02:14 PM	#11
Ayosha Kononenko Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: London UK Posts: 51	The first thing I do with my other expensive pro tools is to check all is in working order (and not likely to be returned). Than I spray them with ugly green or orange paint rendering them useless for thieves to sell them on. We never lost (touch wood) a tool that was marked like that. Will I be brave enough to do it to MX500? __________________ ayosha

January 23rd, 2004, 07:34 AM	#3
Nick Kerpchar Major Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 211	This topic comes up so often it should have it's own category on the forum (just kidding, just kidding .... put the flame throwers down). In all seriousness, it would appear that the manufacturer's marketing people monitor cam skin color preferences from country to country (and perhaps market-to-market) according to a current interview with JVC reps on camcorderinfo.com. Looking through the B&H catalog, it appears that the majority of the cams over $3,000 USD are black. However, silver and shades of gray appear popular with the "Lucky Charm" sized cams. I still think there is an after-market for customizing the exterior of stock camcorders, just like the after-market for customizing auto dash boards and auto interiors. Wonder if there would be a market for a clear exterior body camcorder so that you can see all the internal workings. Also wonder if anyone is customizing camcorders to enhance performance.

January 23rd, 2004, 10:15 AM	#5
Paul Jason Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 163	The black one for me! I never put my camera out in the direct sunlight.

January 23rd, 2004, 10:28 AM	#6
Lincoln Norris Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Japan Chiba-ken Posts: 42	From pure engineering aspect, black will heat up more in sunshine, always bad for electronics and batteries. cant get silver batteries

January 23rd, 2004, 10:28 AM	#7
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	I'm just glad the GS100 offers a choice in color. Imagine if we all drove silver cars.. Sure mechanically they are the same...

January 23rd, 2004, 11:16 AM	#8
Ben Wiens Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 56	Black would be my preferred color. Reason. The camera is likely made of plastic and metal. In my opinion plastic silver looks fake.

January 23rd, 2004, 04:18 PM	#9
Patricia Kim Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 453	Actually, the silver shadow model matches almost exactly the color combinations of my Apple G4 Titanium powerbook. The one you see on people's laps in all of those Apple ads. Looks pretty good sitting next to the powerbook and flanked by the JBL speakers and my Archos AV320. Also looks good hooked up to my hdtv, which is in the same tonal range. Nobody who's seen it has ever remarked that it looks fake or been other than intrigued by it; those who know anything about videocams are taken by its size and capability. Silver shadow owners, unite! You have nothing to apologize for! :)

January 23rd, 2004, 04:37 PM	#10
Rob Belics Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 581	Here's my vote: http://store.yahoo.com/jsbstash/silentbobcoat.html

January 24th, 2004, 05:19 PM	#12
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	When I bought my Laverda 1000, it was green. The first thing I did was have it painted black (spray paint). My BMW is silver, and I haven't gotten around to painting it black yet. However, with a cam, I wouldn't consider the spray paint option.