Pairing PXW-Z150 With NX100
 

I am considering the purchase of either the Sony PXW-Z150 and / or the NX100. For budget reasons I am leaning towards the NX100 as 4k is not a priority for me, but I like the fact that there is room to grow with the Z150.

Does anyone have experience filming with these cameras side by side in HD? In the long run I would like two cameras. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Chad

Re: Pairing PXW-Z150 With NX100
 

i would opt for the 4k - not that i think 4k is a commercial necessity but for the reframing ability after shooting 4k....

Re: Pairing PXW-Z150 With NX100
 

The PXW-Z150 only shoots UHD 30P so if you are going to reframe to mix with other cameras shooting 60P or 60i the motion will be different.

Ron Evans

Re: Pairing PXW-Z150 With NX100
 

I tested a Z150 on a multi-day job a couple of weeks ago and was very impressed with the image. We had a number of cameras there, and it was being intercut primarily with footage from two FS7's, an A7sii and an X180. (Final release for videos was 1080/24p, but most of the time we shot Z150 at QHD for possible reframing/zooming in.) We also tested it a bit at 1080p/120 slow motion. Really convenient and well balanced - it rapidly became the 'grab a camera and go shoot b-roll' camera.
No NX100's on job, so can't comment/compare for intercutting.

Re: Pairing PXW-Z150 With NX100
 

I appreciate the responses. I'm coming from Canon's XA20 and expect that there are several advances in the Sony lineup that I would greatly appreciate. Both cameras are reasonably priced.

Re: Pairing PXW-Z150 With NX100
 

Chad, try the X70 AX100 forum, that is where the Z150 discussions are going on. I have an X70 and Z150 in 4K, and I don't believe the footage is clear enough to want to crop in on...........if you cropped out a 1080p quarter of the frame, it would look like lower end Handycam footage from a few years ago IMHO. :(

Paul

Re: Pairing PXW-Z150 With NX100
 

Focus is super critical in 4K . If you want to crop in you have to make sure the area you want to crop to is truly in focus. That means a deep depth of focus for most of what you shoot and not always easy. About 2:1 is about all I can use on my FDR-AX1, 3:1 if desperate. Just a small crop or re-position is great though.

Ron Evans