DVX100 -- various topics

Peter Jefferson · August 4th, 2005, 10:04 PM

okies, ill try to clarify afew things..

the paglight cam connector is for the larger ENG cams (shoulder mounted, or AntonBauer bettery hybrids) which have a power output connector.. the shape can vary among manufacturers
anyways. for the DVX, this is NOT a possibility, unless u get an ABauer mount with the power sharing coupler.

okies, moving on..
the XLR power which is refered to here, is a 4 PIN power connector. Some lights run off proprietary plugs (like the PaglightC6) or you can get a cigarette lighter type plug. 4 PIN is a lil more stable and offers an earthing connection so its considered "professional"
Youcan also get adapters to run XLR lights from Cig lighter batery packs.. these batteries are usually 12v shoulder wearable kits which are bloody heavy..

The XLR on teh DVX is only 3 pin, and is for audio and very minimal power supply for the mic only (I dont see how a phantom powered mic adapter can run a 100lamp...)
although theoretically, it can run LED lights,, but i wouldnt bother trying..

hope that helps..

Luis Reggiardo · August 22nd, 2005, 02:35 PM

Does anybody know where can I buy online the newest DVX102 (non scammer site please, preferably on the US)

thx!
L

Chris Hurd · August 22nd, 2005, 11:13 PM

The only dealers we recommend (or will allow any mention of, for that matter) are our site sponsors. See the link in my signature. Several of them can get PAL equipment for you.

Peter Varitimos · October 14th, 2005, 08:35 AM

AG-DVX100A

AG-DVX100AP

AG-DVX100AE And so on?

The reason I ask, is because I din't get my rebate back yet, and I'm afraid it's because of the model # I put down.

Tim Borek · October 14th, 2005, 08:52 AM

The letter "A" at the end is part of the actual model name for the current AG-DVX100. A DVX100 without the "A" is the first-generation 24p camcorder that lacks some nice improvements (such as stiffer focus ring, more menu settings, etc.).

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that models ending in P are for U.S. domestic (NTSC) markets and E are European (PAL) markets. I purchased my DVC80 from B&H in NYC, and its packaging and user manual all included a "P" at the end.

Good luck with your rebate. I hope that's not the cause for the delay. If you bought P model where they only sell E models, you might have a problem, but I don't know for sure. Jan from Panasonic sometimes visits this forum and may be able to clarify.

Steph Grueso · October 20th, 2005, 09:57 AM

THE DEFINITIVE POST ABOUT DVX100 FOCUS/BACKFOCUS ISSUES

Hi all,
I did a search in the archives looking for posts about these issues and found lot of them, but I still can not make myself a clear oppinion in some issues.
I will try to make some very clear questions and I hope to get some very clear answers.
Maybe my English is not good enough to understand the other posts, but I am sure that in this way some doubts could be resolved and for me (and surely much more people) would be a biiiiig help.
So:

1. HOW TO FOCUS
YOU HAVE TO ZOOM FULL (Z99) AND OPEN THE IRIS AS MUCH AS IT GETS (DO NOT FORGET ND FILTERS!)
AND THEN FOCUS THE SUBJECT YOU WANT. THEN YOU CAN ZOOM OUT AND PUT THE IRIS WHERE YOU WANT.
THIS SUBJECT WILL BE ALWAYS FOCUSED, JUST THE SAME WAY LIKE THE BIG CAMERAS, is that OK?

2. BACKFOCUS
ONCE YOU FOCUSED WITH THE DVX100, THE FOCUS SHOULD BE PERFECT (OR THE SAME) ALL ALONG THE ZOOM.
IF I DO HAVE DIFFERENT "FOCUS" ALONG THE WAY MY CAMERA HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BACKFOCUS ADJUSTMENT
AND SHOULD BE SEND TO SERVICE, or?

3. BACKFOCUS
BACKFOCUS CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, or?

4. FOCUS / RESOLUTION
WITH WIDE SHOTS IT IS NORMAL TO HAVE SOME VERY VERY LITTLE SOFT FOCUS, THAT IS BECAUSE OF THE LENS CONSTRUCTION, or?

5. FOCUS / RESOLUTION
IS THERE ANY WAY OR ANY TEST TO MAKE, TO KNOW IF THIS "SOFT FOCUS" IN MY CAMERA (BY WIDE ANGLE)
IS NORMAL OR IT IS TOO MUCH AND THE CAMERA SHOULD BE SERVICED?

6. FOCUS CHART
THE MOST COMPLETE FOCUS CHART IS THE ONE IN THE DVX BOOK. I DO HAVE IT,
BUT FOR THE PEOPLE THAT STILL DO NOT HAVE IT, WHICH IS THE LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE BEST ONE?

Please feel free to write more of these questions.
And (clear) answers are welcome!!! Maybe think of the (lots of) people whose first language is not English.
Thank you all

Richard Zlamany · October 20th, 2005, 06:20 PM

I think that an iris change does affect the focus and the depth of field.

To test focus and controls set the camera up to a large monitor and experiment.

Steve Gibby · October 26th, 2005, 10:15 AM

Yesterday afternoon Panasonic announced the release of the new DVX100B.

Link: http://www.digitalproducer.com/artic...e.jsp?id=35308

David Silverstein · October 26th, 2005, 01:22 PM

Saw this but they didn't have a price for it yet. I guess they have it right now at 4k but I bet its subject to change.

Ronnie Bryan · November 3rd, 2005, 11:56 AM

Can someone tell me how to check the hours meter?
thanks, RB

Barry Green · November 3rd, 2005, 02:15 PM

It's the last menu item in the last menu.

Ryan Reyes · November 9th, 2005, 09:16 AM

Hi all,

I'm just about to purchase a DVX100, but have some questions about the different models released.

I know that the DVX100b was just released, and that there's the DVX100a, and I believe the original being the DVX100. Is this correct?

Is there a big difference between a DVX100 and a DVX100a? Is there a place where I can compare the specs of the DVX100 to the DVX100a?

Thanks for your help!

Philip Boyer · November 9th, 2005, 10:34 AM

DVXUSER.com has a lot of good information. Also, in the thread just below yours (Help with 24P Please), there's a link to Adam Wilt's site. Go to that site and scroll down the first page a little. There's a list of differences between the 100 and 100A.

Philip Jecty · November 9th, 2005, 04:55 PM

are there any headphones that remove the echo from the dvx100a

Daniel Runyon · November 9th, 2005, 10:15 PM

Any isolating headphones should handle the echo. Vegas is my favorite editing software, no contest. I have no idea about the Audio Technica mic but I have recorded a lot of awesome sound with the ME66.

August 22nd, 2005, 02:35 PM	#272
Luis Reggiardo Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 37	Buying DVX102 (DVX100AE) PAL Does anybody know where can I buy online the newest DVX102 (non scammer site please, preferably on the US) thx! L __________________ Luis Buenos Aires, Argentina Film Student

August 22nd, 2005, 11:13 PM	#273
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	The only dealers we recommend (or will allow any mention of, for that matter) are our site sponsors. See the link in my signature. Several of them can get PAL equipment for you. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

October 14th, 2005, 08:35 AM	#274
Peter Varitimos Tourist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 4	What's the difference between models AG-DVX100A AG-DVX100AP AG-DVX100AE And so on? The reason I ask, is because I din't get my rebate back yet, and I'm afraid it's because of the model # I put down. __________________ If it moves shoot it, if it doesn't move, admire it, then shoot it.

October 14th, 2005, 08:52 AM	#275
Tim Borek Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 353	P = American market, E = Europe The letter "A" at the end is part of the actual model name for the current AG-DVX100. A DVX100 without the "A" is the first-generation 24p camcorder that lacks some nice improvements (such as stiffer focus ring, more menu settings, etc.). I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that models ending in P are for U.S. domestic (NTSC) markets and E are European (PAL) markets. I purchased my DVC80 from B&H in NYC, and its packaging and user manual all included a "P" at the end. Good luck with your rebate. I hope that's not the cause for the delay. If you bought P model where they only sell E models, you might have a problem, but I don't know for sure. Jan from Panasonic sometimes visits this forum and may be able to clarify.

October 20th, 2005, 09:57 AM	#276
Steph Grueso New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 8	The Definitive Post About Dvx100 Focus/backfocus Issues THE DEFINITIVE POST ABOUT DVX100 FOCUS/BACKFOCUS ISSUES Hi all, I did a search in the archives looking for posts about these issues and found lot of them, but I still can not make myself a clear oppinion in some issues. I will try to make some very clear questions and I hope to get some very clear answers. Maybe my English is not good enough to understand the other posts, but I am sure that in this way some doubts could be resolved and for me (and surely much more people) would be a biiiiig help. So: 1. HOW TO FOCUS YOU HAVE TO ZOOM FULL (Z99) AND OPEN THE IRIS AS MUCH AS IT GETS (DO NOT FORGET ND FILTERS!) AND THEN FOCUS THE SUBJECT YOU WANT. THEN YOU CAN ZOOM OUT AND PUT THE IRIS WHERE YOU WANT. THIS SUBJECT WILL BE ALWAYS FOCUSED, JUST THE SAME WAY LIKE THE BIG CAMERAS, is that OK? 2. BACKFOCUS ONCE YOU FOCUSED WITH THE DVX100, THE FOCUS SHOULD BE PERFECT (OR THE SAME) ALL ALONG THE ZOOM. IF I DO HAVE DIFFERENT "FOCUS" ALONG THE WAY MY CAMERA HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BACKFOCUS ADJUSTMENT AND SHOULD BE SEND TO SERVICE, or? 3. BACKFOCUS BACKFOCUS CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, or? 4. FOCUS / RESOLUTION WITH WIDE SHOTS IT IS NORMAL TO HAVE SOME VERY VERY LITTLE SOFT FOCUS, THAT IS BECAUSE OF THE LENS CONSTRUCTION, or? 5. FOCUS / RESOLUTION IS THERE ANY WAY OR ANY TEST TO MAKE, TO KNOW IF THIS "SOFT FOCUS" IN MY CAMERA (BY WIDE ANGLE) IS NORMAL OR IT IS TOO MUCH AND THE CAMERA SHOULD BE SERVICED? 6. FOCUS CHART THE MOST COMPLETE FOCUS CHART IS THE ONE IN THE DVX BOOK. I DO HAVE IT, BUT FOR THE PEOPLE THAT STILL DO NOT HAVE IT, WHICH IS THE LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE BEST ONE? Please feel free to write more of these questions. And (clear) answers are welcome!!! Maybe think of the (lots of) people whose first language is not English. Thank you all

August 4th, 2005, 10:04 PM	#271
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	okies, ill try to clarify afew things.. the paglight cam connector is for the larger ENG cams (shoulder mounted, or AntonBauer bettery hybrids) which have a power output connector.. the shape can vary among manufacturers anyways. for the DVX, this is NOT a possibility, unless u get an ABauer mount with the power sharing coupler. okies, moving on.. the XLR power which is refered to here, is a 4 PIN power connector. Some lights run off proprietary plugs (like the PaglightC6) or you can get a cigarette lighter type plug. 4 PIN is a lil more stable and offers an earthing connection so its considered "professional" Youcan also get adapters to run XLR lights from Cig lighter batery packs.. these batteries are usually 12v shoulder wearable kits which are bloody heavy.. The XLR on teh DVX is only 3 pin, and is for audio and very minimal power supply for the mic only (I dont see how a phantom powered mic adapter can run a 100lamp...) although theoretically, it can run LED lights,, but i wouldnt bother trying.. hope that helps..

October 20th, 2005, 06:20 PM	#277
Richard Zlamany Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamden CT Posts: 470	I think that an iris change does affect the focus and the depth of field. To test focus and controls set the camera up to a large monitor and experiment.

October 26th, 2005, 10:15 AM	#278
Steve Gibby Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southwest Utah & worldwide Posts: 398	DVX100B officially announced Yesterday afternoon Panasonic announced the release of the new DVX100B. Link: http://www.digitalproducer.com/artic...e.jsp?id=35308 __________________ Steve Gibby, RED One SN 0008, 2 others. Epic M SN 0008, 2 others, Canon 5D. Linked In - Steve Gibby Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevegibby/

October 26th, 2005, 01:22 PM	#279
David Silverstein Tourist Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2	Saw this but they didn't have a price for it yet. I guess they have it right now at 4k but I bet its subject to change.

November 3rd, 2005, 11:56 AM	#280
Ronnie Bryan New Boot Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5	Hours meter in the DVX100? Can someone tell me how to check the hours meter? thanks, RB __________________ RonnieB

November 3rd, 2005, 02:15 PM	#281
Barry Green Barry Wan Kenobi Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,863	It's the last menu item in the last menu.

November 9th, 2005, 09:16 AM	#282
Ryan Reyes Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 26	DVX100 model history? Hi all, I'm just about to purchase a DVX100, but have some questions about the different models released. I know that the DVX100b was just released, and that there's the DVX100a, and I believe the original being the DVX100. Is this correct? Is there a big difference between a DVX100 and a DVX100a? Is there a place where I can compare the specs of the DVX100 to the DVX100a? Thanks for your help!

November 9th, 2005, 10:34 AM	#283
Philip Boyer Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Carrollton, Texas Posts: 141	DVXUSER.com has a lot of good information. Also, in the thread just below yours (Help with 24P Please), there's a link to Adam Wilt's site. Go to that site and scroll down the first page a little. There's a list of differences between the 100 and 100A. __________________ Philip Boyer

November 9th, 2005, 04:55 PM	#284
Philip Jecty New Boot Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 8	headphones are there any headphones that remove the echo from the dvx100a

November 9th, 2005, 10:15 PM	#285
Daniel Runyon Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Deep South Posts: 168	Any isolating headphones should handle the echo. Vegas is my favorite editing software, no contest. I have no idea about the Audio Technica mic but I have recorded a lot of awesome sound with the ME66.