Sony HVR-V1 with a lens adapter? at DVinfo.net

Geoff Murillo · November 25th, 2006, 08:31 PM

Hi,

Has anyone had a chance to test the V1 with a lens adapter like the RedrockMicro M2?

I currently own a JVC HD100 and Redrock adapter. I love my current combo, but I was really impressed with the raw 24p footage of the Sony HVR-V1 that I saw at DVExpo. I can't help but wonder what the footage of a V1 with a lens adapter would look like.

Obviously, I know that the combination of the V1 with a lens adapter will not compare to the quality of an XDCAM or HDCAM. But, I'm on an indie budget right now and I cannot afford XDCAM or HDCAM. Just wanted to see if anyone has had a chance to use a lens adapter with the V1 and what their impressions were of the combination.

Thanks,

-Geoff Murillo

Douglas Spotted Eagle · November 25th, 2006, 10:40 PM

Looks great, but since mine was tested using gaffers tape and rubber wedgies, it's not anything that I was thrilled about because I couldn't move the cam at all without something shifting. I didn't have a lens hood that would correctly fit the V1.

Geoff Murillo · November 25th, 2006, 10:57 PM

Thanks Douglas.

I've been impressed with the 24p footage from this camera. I can't wait to rent a V1 for a weekend, connect my Redrock M2 and do some test.

I ordered your VASST "Inside the Sony HVR-V1 and HDR-FX7" DVD a couple of days ago. I'm looking forward to watching it.

-Geoff

Ron Little · November 25th, 2006, 11:23 PM

I bought the VASST dvd on the HC1 and I found it a great tool for training my staff. There is no doubt I will get one for the V1.

I have been on the fence about which cam to buy the SONY V1 of the CANNON A1. I have read everything I can find and I think I will be getting the SONY.

Three things that stand out about the SONY
1. Less vertical smear,
2. Large lcd,
3. HDMI

I don’t know when I will use it but I think the capture from the HDMI connecter will be an advantage in the future.

Greg Quinn · November 26th, 2006, 02:02 AM

Does anyone know if there's a way to flip the image on the V1 when using an M2?

Bryan Suthard · November 28th, 2006, 12:34 AM

I've got the M2 and use it often with my FX1 with great results. I've ordered the V1 and will test it well with the M2 when I get my hands on it. I can't wait! i just hope B&H gets a lot shipped in early December.

November 25th, 2006, 08:31 PM	#1
Geoff Murillo Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 92	Sony HVR-V1 with a lens adapter? Hi, Has anyone had a chance to test the V1 with a lens adapter like the RedrockMicro M2? I currently own a JVC HD100 and Redrock adapter. I love my current combo, but I was really impressed with the raw 24p footage of the Sony HVR-V1 that I saw at DVExpo. I can't help but wonder what the footage of a V1 with a lens adapter would look like. Obviously, I know that the combination of the V1 with a lens adapter will not compare to the quality of an XDCAM or HDCAM. But, I'm on an indie budget right now and I cannot afford XDCAM or HDCAM. Just wanted to see if anyone has had a chance to use a lens adapter with the V1 and what their impressions were of the combination. Thanks, -Geoff Murillo

November 25th, 2006, 10:40 PM	#2
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Looks great, but since mine was tested using gaffers tape and rubber wedgies, it's not anything that I was thrilled about because I couldn't move the cam at all without something shifting. I didn't have a lens hood that would correctly fit the V1. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

November 25th, 2006, 10:57 PM	#3
Geoff Murillo Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 92	Thanks Douglas. I've been impressed with the 24p footage from this camera. I can't wait to rent a V1 for a weekend, connect my Redrock M2 and do some test. I ordered your VASST "Inside the Sony HVR-V1 and HDR-FX7" DVD a couple of days ago. I'm looking forward to watching it. -Geoff

November 25th, 2006, 11:23 PM	#4
Ron Little Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pensacola Fl. Posts: 627	I bought the VASST dvd on the HC1 and I found it a great tool for training my staff. There is no doubt I will get one for the V1. I have been on the fence about which cam to buy the SONY V1 of the CANNON A1. I have read everything I can find and I think I will be getting the SONY. Three things that stand out about the SONY 1. Less vertical smear, 2. Large lcd, 3. HDMI I don’t know when I will use it but I think the capture from the HDMI connecter will be an advantage in the future.

November 26th, 2006, 02:02 AM	#5
Greg Quinn Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 505	Does anyone know if there's a way to flip the image on the V1 when using an M2?

November 28th, 2006, 12:34 AM	#6
Bryan Suthard Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tampa, FL United States Posts: 135	I've got the M2 and use it often with my FX1 with great results. I've ordered the V1 and will test it well with the M2 when I get my hands on it. I can't wait! i just hope B&H gets a lot shipped in early December.