AG-DVC80 various topics

Frank Granovski · May 19th, 2004, 10:02 PM

No, but the DVC30 does.

John Gaspain · May 20th, 2004, 03:41 PM

Ive been hooked on using frame mode in the dv953, its so nice, it would be a shame to give up.

thanks!

Stefan Scherperel · May 20th, 2004, 10:01 PM

then you should be looking at the DVX100 and bypass frame mode alltogether, go for TRUE progressive baby, yeah.

John Gaspain · May 21st, 2004, 07:11 PM

yea, I know... unfortunatly my wallet only does frame mode.

Jarrett Towe · May 24th, 2004, 03:08 PM

I am shooting an outdoor wedding, but I need to know how to set up my camera. What kind of filter do i need to get the blue skies? My footage looks good, but i need to know what to do to get it very good the first time.

Also, batteries are going to be an issue. Where can I get a long lasting battery?

What is another dvx-100 forum?

Frank Granovski · May 24th, 2004, 04:35 PM

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What kind of filter do i need to get the blue skies?

A linear polarizer will deepen the blue and make other colors richer. It's always a good idea to have a lens hood on the cam.

Jarrett Towe · May 24th, 2004, 05:23 PM

I have a cinetactics matteblox that holds filters. Where do i get the filters from?
Thanks,
Jarrett

Tim Borek · May 25th, 2004, 11:59 AM

You need AT LEAST a 2800 mAh ( (3 hours) battery to do any shooting for more than 90 minutes, especially if you use the LCD. I own one 2800 mAH generic battery (Power 2000?), two Panasonic CGR-D16's, and a Sunpak 1600 mAh. I've never exhausted all these batteries during a single shoot, but I never go to an event with a half-charged battery either. For example, when I arrive at the reception location, I charge up the 1600 mAh battery I used for shooting the ceremony.

My next accessory purchase will be a Panasonic CGAD54SE/1B battery. It costs over $100, but I'd rather use it for a wedding shoot instead of three lower-capacity batteries.

Tim Borek · May 25th, 2004, 12:02 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Jarrett Towe : I am shooting an outdoor wedding, but I need to know how to set up my camera. What kind of filter do i need to get the blue skies? My footage looks good, but i need to know what to do to get it very good the first time.

Also, batteries are going to be an issue. Where can I get a long lasting battery?

What is another dvx-100 forum? -->>>

Using the camera's built-in 1/64 neutral density filter will enable to you to capture rich, blue skies. If your image is way overexposed, the camera will flash either "1/8 ND" or "1/64 ND" in the viewfinder/LCD; that's how I know to engage the filter, and it always does a fine job.

Bob Cantrell · May 25th, 2004, 10:36 PM

Here's another DVX-100 forum. They also sell a 3500 Mah battery for $45 USD. I bought two of them with good results. Dont order them if you're in a hurry though. It took a couple of weeks for delivery.

http://www.dvxuser.com/cgi-bin/DVX2/YaBB.pl

Tommy Haupfear · May 31st, 2004, 12:36 PM

Panasonic PV-DV852 if you can find one. Great single chipper with all the features you're looking for. B&H had them for just under $600 a few months back but they have been discontinued for quite some time.

I will second the DV953 as mentioned by John.

Sean Crabtree · June 4th, 2004, 04:45 PM

I just bought a used DVC80 (2 hours use) and it did not come with a manual. I dont see the DVC listed on the panny site anymore so I can't dl a manual from there. Would anyone know where to get a copy in PDF format? thanks!!!

John Britt · June 4th, 2004, 05:49 PM

Panasonic has pdf files of many of their manuals online (click on support from the home page, then click on the "Operating Manuals" link in the upper right corner). The DVC80 manual is still up there, but the trick is that you have to search for "ag-dvc80" to find it.

Here's the DVC80 manual .pdf:

http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/AGDVC80.PDF

Sean Crabtree · June 4th, 2004, 06:25 PM

thanks a ton. I should have searched there but thought they would have taken it down due to the 80 being d/c'ed. thanks again.

Tim Good · June 10th, 2004, 03:12 PM

I finally made a decision on which $2000 or so camera to buy, the DVC-80. I called B&H on Monday and was told they still had seven copies of the discontinued model. When I called to place the order on Wednesday, they were all gone. One buyer bought them all.

Does anyone know of a reputable dealer that still has one?

Also, should I worry about parts and service for a discontinued camera?

May 20th, 2004, 03:41 PM	#152
John Gaspain Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WA-USA Posts: 371	Ive been hooked on using frame mode in the dv953, its so nice, it would be a shame to give up. thanks! __________________ The glory of the World passes by.

May 21st, 2004, 07:11 PM	#154
John Gaspain Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WA-USA Posts: 371	yea, I know... unfortunatly my wallet only does frame mode. __________________ The glory of the World passes by.

May 24th, 2004, 03:08 PM	#155
Jarrett Towe New Boot Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 17	First outdoor wedding...how do i set up my dvc-80? I am shooting an outdoor wedding, but I need to know how to set up my camera. What kind of filter do i need to get the blue skies? My footage looks good, but i need to know what to do to get it very good the first time. Also, batteries are going to be an issue. Where can I get a long lasting battery? What is another dvx-100 forum?

May 25th, 2004, 11:59 AM	#158
Tim Borek Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 353	DVC80 batteries You need AT LEAST a 2800 mAh ( (3 hours) battery to do any shooting for more than 90 minutes, especially if you use the LCD. I own one 2800 mAH generic battery (Power 2000?), two Panasonic CGR-D16's, and a Sunpak 1600 mAh. I've never exhausted all these batteries during a single shoot, but I never go to an event with a half-charged battery either. For example, when I arrive at the reception location, I charge up the 1600 mAh battery I used for shooting the ceremony. My next accessory purchase will be a Panasonic CGAD54SE/1B battery. It costs over $100, but I'd rather use it for a wedding shoot instead of three lower-capacity batteries.

May 25th, 2004, 12:02 PM	#159
Tim Borek Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 353	Re: First outdoor wedding...how do i set up my dvc-80? <<<-- Originally posted by Jarrett Towe : I am shooting an outdoor wedding, but I need to know how to set up my camera. What kind of filter do i need to get the blue skies? My footage looks good, but i need to know what to do to get it very good the first time. Also, batteries are going to be an issue. Where can I get a long lasting battery? What is another dvx-100 forum? -->>> Using the camera's built-in 1/64 neutral density filter will enable to you to capture rich, blue skies. If your image is way overexposed, the camera will flash either "1/8 ND" or "1/64 ND" in the viewfinder/LCD; that's how I know to engage the filter, and it always does a fine job.

May 19th, 2004, 10:02 PM	#151
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	No, but the DVC30 does.

May 20th, 2004, 10:01 PM	#153
Stefan Scherperel Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 209	then you should be looking at the DVX100 and bypass frame mode alltogether, go for TRUE progressive baby, yeah.

May 24th, 2004, 05:23 PM	#157
Jarrett Towe New Boot Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 17	I have a cinetactics matteblox that holds filters. Where do i get the filters from? Thanks, Jarrett

May 25th, 2004, 10:36 PM	#160
Bob Cantrell New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Frankfort,Il Posts: 12	Here's another DVX-100 forum. They also sell a 3500 Mah battery for $45 USD. I bought two of them with good results. Dont order them if you're in a hurry though. It took a couple of weeks for delivery. http://www.dvxuser.com/cgi-bin/DVX2/YaBB.pl

May 31st, 2004, 12:36 PM	#161
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	Panasonic PV-DV852 if you can find one. Great single chipper with all the features you're looking for. B&H had them for just under $600 a few months back but they have been discontinued for quite some time. I will second the DV953 as mentioned by John.

June 4th, 2004, 04:45 PM	#162
Sean Crabtree Tourist Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4	Where to find a DVC80 Manual? I just bought a used DVC80 (2 hours use) and it did not come with a manual. I dont see the DVC listed on the panny site anymore so I can't dl a manual from there. Would anyone know where to get a copy in PDF format? thanks!!!

June 4th, 2004, 05:49 PM	#163
John Britt Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 621	Panasonic has pdf files of many of their manuals online (click on support from the home page, then click on the "Operating Manuals" link in the upper right corner). The DVC80 manual is still up there, but the trick is that you have to search for "ag-dvc80" to find it. Here's the DVC80 manual .pdf: http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/AGDVC80.PDF

June 4th, 2004, 06:25 PM	#164
Sean Crabtree Tourist Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4	thanks a ton. I should have searched there but thought they would have taken it down due to the 80 being d/c'ed. thanks again.

June 10th, 2004, 03:12 PM	#165
Tim Good New Boot Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9	DVC-80 -- Any left? I finally made a decision on which $2000 or so camera to buy, the DVC-80. I called B&H on Monday and was told they still had seven copies of the discontinued model. When I called to place the order on Wednesday, they were all gone. One buyer bought them all. Does anyone know of a reputable dealer that still has one? Also, should I worry about parts and service for a discontinued camera?