Help me please with FX1/Z1 User Information at DVinfo.net

Ben Hardy · March 28th, 2005, 12:35 PM

Do I understand correctly that both the FX1 and Z1 will record in 16.9 HDV (internally) and at the same time, send a SD 3.4 signal through the S-Connector?

Will the SD signal be “clean” (free of Viewfinder Display text, etc.) on both Camcorders, or only the Z1?

In my present setup, the S-Connector (from a VX-2000) feeds a Sony DHR-1000. The VX-2000 is remotely controlled (Zoom) through a LANC device. The Auto-Focus on this unit is extremely fast, so manual focus control is not necessary (doing Pan/Tilts) in this application. The audio is sent separately from a pair of Neumann KM-86s. Using the Sony Digital Master standard cassette, we’re able to record up to 276 minutes (we do “on-location” Band and Choral Festivals that have up to 100 performing groups).

I’m aware that the FX1/Z1 is 1 ½- 2 stops slower than my VX-2000 (and certainly a concern, when I have to shoot in dimly lit Hotel Ballrooms, etc.) but a recent review by Jan Ozer, (event DV, Jan.) shows a comparison image that illustrates the FX1 produces an acceptable low-light signal under “real-world” conditions.

The low-light capability and (slow?) auto-focus of the FX1/Z1 have been my two major concerns in jumping on-board.

Any and all information on these issues will be deeply appreciated.

Thank you,
Ben Hardy
H & G Recorded Productions
New Orleans

Rob Lohman · April 3rd, 2005, 04:18 AM

Hello Ben, welcome aboard DVInfo.net!

Does anyone have an answer for Ben?

Radek Svoboda · April 3rd, 2005, 05:28 AM

Do you have a link to the Event DV report?

Radek

Ben Hardy · April 3rd, 2005, 05:50 AM

Thanks, Rob for the "welcome".

We have a gig recording the Louisiana Music Educators Association's State Band Festival (approx 100 groups) near the end of April. I was hoping to pick up a FX1/Z1 and try it out during the week-long festival.

Radek: Try: http://www.eventdv.net/Categories/CategoryIndex.aspx?CategoryID=49

March 28th, 2005, 12:35 PM	#1
Ben Hardy Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 54	Help me please with FX1/Z1 User Information Do I understand correctly that both the FX1 and Z1 will record in 16.9 HDV (internally) and at the same time, send a SD 3.4 signal through the S-Connector? Will the SD signal be “clean” (free of Viewfinder Display text, etc.) on both Camcorders, or only the Z1? In my present setup, the S-Connector (from a VX-2000) feeds a Sony DHR-1000. The VX-2000 is remotely controlled (Zoom) through a LANC device. The Auto-Focus on this unit is extremely fast, so manual focus control is not necessary (doing Pan/Tilts) in this application. The audio is sent separately from a pair of Neumann KM-86s. Using the Sony Digital Master standard cassette, we’re able to record up to 276 minutes (we do “on-location” Band and Choral Festivals that have up to 100 performing groups). I’m aware that the FX1/Z1 is 1 ½- 2 stops slower than my VX-2000 (and certainly a concern, when I have to shoot in dimly lit Hotel Ballrooms, etc.) but a recent review by Jan Ozer, (event DV, Jan.) shows a comparison image that illustrates the FX1 produces an acceptable low-light signal under “real-world” conditions. The low-light capability and (slow?) auto-focus of the FX1/Z1 have been my two major concerns in jumping on-board. Any and all information on these issues will be deeply appreciated. Thank you, Ben Hardy H & G Recorded Productions New Orleans

April 3rd, 2005, 04:18 AM	#2
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Hello Ben, welcome aboard DVInfo.net! Does anyone have an answer for Ben? __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 3rd, 2005, 05:28 AM	#3
Radek Svoboda Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 500	Do you have a link to the Event DV report? Radek

April 3rd, 2005, 05:50 AM	#4
Ben Hardy Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 54	Thanks, Rob for the "welcome". We have a gig recording the Louisiana Music Educators Association's State Band Festival (approx 100 groups) near the end of April. I was hoping to pick up a FX1/Z1 and try it out during the week-long festival. Radek: Try: http://www.eventdv.net/Categories/CategoryIndex.aspx?CategoryID=49