I am cutting a project using DVX's and DVC's right now. I use Vegas as my NLE.

All cameras were shot 60i @ 1/60th

I wanted to shoot 30p, but the resolution loss on the DVC was too great.

If you are using the Full Magic Bullet Suite, the one that actually rips 60i to 24p, then I would start with something like this:

DVX's- 24p, cine gamma (make sure you go in the menu's and set the scene files up the same, especially if they are rentals). The individual settings in the scene file will have a lot to do with the type of project you are doing.

DVC- Movie Like scene file, but change the frame rate from 30p to 60i (so that magic bullet has the most resolution to work with). Keep in mind you lose a ton of resolution on the DVC's progressive mode.

I highly recommend tweaking the DVC to match the DVX's as closely as possible before shooting. I had them super close, but I still can't get it dialed in as close as I would like.


I hope this post makes sense...it's late and I am awfully tired ;)

Thanks Kevin, that's really helpful info.

i'm trying to decide between these two. I don't need anything as fancy and expensive as the DVX. I like the DVC60 for its built in XLR ports, i do like the shoulder mount but for shooting snowboarding it will be difficult. Although my main use is for shooting small clips for website for companies. I am a professional photographer and have some video background. but i just haven't been into video for a long time so i am not up with whats good and what isn't. these two cameras are in my price range and i had considered a GL2.
what are the pros and cons of these two cameras? they are both the same price, and sound plays a moderate role in what i am doing shooting motorsports and small clips for some companies. So i would need the XLR adapter for the DVC30. id love to hear opinions from people that have either or have used both.

Thanks

120 views and none of you have anything to say?

first of all the DVC30 is discontinued so if you decide geting one it could be second hand or finding a store with stock (maybe this is the hard part).
Both cams have the same video quality. As far as I know the DVC60 has a useless small LCD but when the camera stands on the shoulder I guess it is good(but thats when the electronic viewfinder comes in the play too).
The DVC60 has built in XLR but no phantom power, the DVC30 has no XLR but with the Panasonic MYA30G you get all that you need (level controls-phantom power-2XLRs-attenuator-channel selector).
The DVC30 is not shoulder mount but with a descent camera grip it could be fine, plus its detachable handle makes it easy to transform.
It is true that the 60 is bigger and looks more pro (if that matters).
As comparing with the GL2 the DVC60-30 are the winners in a few points.

there are some good reviews you could check
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/panasonic-ag-dvc30-camcorder-review.htm
http://www.videomaker.com/article/10394/
http://www.pana3ccduser.com/showthread.php?t=12552

with either one I think you wont regret it. But think twice what are your needs.
;-)

why is it when I turn on my dvx100b, I always have to click on the auto buttom to have it make the picture look normal. Compared to when I turn on my dvc30 and the colors are perfect right away.
Is there a setting in my dvx100b that will always make it go right to auto color?
Kind of a pain if you ask me. I just want the camera to adjust automatically.