Curious-A1U is pro. Why in consumer forum? at DVinfo.net

Marco Wagner · September 3rd, 2007, 03:45 PM

As an owner of this camera, I'd like to see its forum in the pro section rather than consumer. Sure, the price has come down, but it still goes to the pro side when in for repair and not treated like a "consumer" corder.

Why the downgrade? That's it, I'm calling Sony to whine! LOL :-)

Probably the close relation to the HC models correct?

Frank Howard · September 10th, 2007, 10:28 PM

I think the similarity to the HC series is the logic but the A1 is indeed a pro camera and I must admit the occasional cringe at having to go to a 'consumer' area for posts regarding a pro camera.

Chris Hurd · September 10th, 2007, 10:36 PM

Sorry about that. Perhaps I should exchange the consumer and professional monikers with single-chip and three-chip. I'm not all that happy about it either... a forum re-org might be in the works.

Marco Wagner · September 11th, 2007, 06:47 PM

I hope I didn't cause any trouble, just thinking outloud. Sometimes that gets me into trouble. But I agree with you Chris, single chip, three chip = cool.

Boyd Ostroff · September 11th, 2007, 06:54 PM

FWIW, the A1 is the heir apparent to the PDX-10 which was also a pro camera. But the the PDX had 3 chips (albeit small.... about 1/5").

Jeff DeMaagd · September 12th, 2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marco Wagner

I hope I didn't cause any trouble, just thinking outloud. Sometimes that gets me into trouble. But I agree with you Chris, single chip, three chip = cool.

Chris has pointed out several times that it's nowhere nearly as simple as counting the sensor chips.

Chris Hurd · September 12th, 2007, 07:37 PM

Especially when you consider that the newest high-end Digital Cinema cameras are in fact single-chip (RED, Silicon Imaging, etc.)

John McManimie · September 12th, 2007, 09:41 PM

So what category do the 4096-CCD 1.4 gigapixel PanSTARRS cameras fit into? Oh wait... never mind... these only take still images for now. ;-)

(http://pan-starrs.ifa.hawaii.edu/pub...s/cameras.html)

Marco Wagner · September 12th, 2007, 09:52 PM

Nice, I bet a BIG chip too, lol.

Chris,

Decisions decisions, lol. Thinking as a camera, I'd be jealous of the Canon A1's spot up there.

September 21st, 2007, 06:58 AM

Heh, well this camera is definitely in the pro range, as, when I ordered it, the little Sony leaflet I got with the camcorder was advertising broadcast shoulder mounted cameras and VTR decks, haha

September 3rd, 2007, 03:45 PM	#1
Marco Wagner Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saint Cloud, Florida Posts: 1,043	Curious-A1U is pro. Why in consumer forum? As an owner of this camera, I'd like to see its forum in the pro section rather than consumer. Sure, the price has come down, but it still goes to the pro side when in for repair and not treated like a "consumer" corder. Why the downgrade? That's it, I'm calling Sony to whine! LOL :-) Probably the close relation to the HC models correct? __________________ www.facebook.com/projectspecto

September 10th, 2007, 10:36 PM	#3
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Sorry about that. Perhaps I should exchange the consumer and professional monikers with single-chip and three-chip. I'm not all that happy about it either... a forum re-org might be in the works. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

September 11th, 2007, 06:47 PM	#4
Marco Wagner Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saint Cloud, Florida Posts: 1,043	I hope I didn't cause any trouble, just thinking outloud. Sometimes that gets me into trouble. But I agree with you Chris, single chip, three chip = cool. __________________ www.facebook.com/projectspecto

September 12th, 2007, 07:37 PM	#7
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Especially when you consider that the newest high-end Digital Cinema cameras are in fact single-chip (RED, Silicon Imaging, etc.) __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

September 12th, 2007, 09:52 PM	#9
Marco Wagner Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saint Cloud, Florida Posts: 1,043	Nice, I bet a BIG chip too, lol. Chris, Decisions decisions, lol. Thinking as a camera, I'd be jealous of the Canon A1's spot up there. __________________ www.facebook.com/projectspecto

September 10th, 2007, 10:28 PM	#2
Frank Howard Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 157	I think the similarity to the HC series is the logic but the A1 is indeed a pro camera and I must admit the occasional cringe at having to go to a 'consumer' area for posts regarding a pro camera.

September 11th, 2007, 06:54 PM	#5
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	FWIW, the A1 is the heir apparent to the PDX-10 which was also a pro camera. But the the PDX had 3 chips (albeit small.... about 1/5").

September 12th, 2007, 09:41 PM	#8
John McManimie Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 314	So what category do the 4096-CCD 1.4 gigapixel PanSTARRS cameras fit into? Oh wait... never mind... these only take still images for now. ;-) (http://pan-starrs.ifa.hawaii.edu/pub...s/cameras.html)

September 21st, 2007, 06:58 AM	#10
Guest Posts: n/a	Heh, well this camera is definitely in the pro range, as, when I ordered it, the little Sony leaflet I got with the camcorder was advertising broadcast shoulder mounted cameras and VTR decks, haha

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