![]() |
Re: Is the JVC LS300 still a competitive camera today?
Quote:
|
Re: Is the JVC LS300 still a competitive camera today?
Here is a video of Craig Yanagi, JVC National Marketing Manager, at NAB NY commenting on the LS300 and the new HC550. Craig makes an interesting statement at the end of the video.
Enjoy. |
Re: Is the JVC LS300 still a competitive camera today?
I got the impression from being at the show itself that any transference of HC500 series technology to a new version of the LS300 is only at the speculative stage now. There are a few hurdles that have to be worked around at this point.
First and possibly foremost is that the internal engine that processes the output of the Super35 chip of the LS300 is a different and older technology than what JVC has developed for the HC500's 1" CMOS which is why they can now output 10bit vs 8bit images. So they would have to reengineer the processing engine to work with the Super35 chip (if that's possible) in addition to redesigning the camera body to accommodate heat issues. If that's not possible within their R&D budget, can M43 lenses be adapted to a 1" chip so a relatively simple modification of the 500 series body could be made? And on that question, which kind of photo lenses can be properly used with a 1" chip? Are we willing to buy a whole new set of lenses? |
Re: Is the JVC LS300 still a competitive camera today?
In my opinion the MFT mount is what sets the LS300 apart from the crowd. There are already plenty of S35 cameras available - I have one - but the ability to use relatively light weight, abundantly available MFT and MFT adapted legacy lenses is unique to a full function digital cinema camera.
Don't try to compete with Sony, Canon and Panasonic! Give me a better constructed LS300 that records 10bit internally. |
Re: Is the JVC LS300 still a competitive camera today?
The versatility of the MFT mount + low priced S35 4K camcorder, that is a unique killer combo nobody else has.
|
Re: Is the JVC LS300 still a competitive camera today?
Quote:
|
Re: Is the JVC LS300 still a competitive camera today?
Here is a link to a new review of the LS300 with video clips. Be aware some of the video clips are much longer than they need to be.
Enjoy. |
Re: Is the JVC LS300 still a competitive camera today?
Kinda tempting now you can see it for US$1.5K ish on eBay
|
Re: Is the JVC LS300 still a competitive camera today?
Always been interested in this camera....
But the GH5 just has too many features (not to mention cheaper price tag). Still, if you need to have a ENG-ish form factor, it's a heck of a deal. |
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:50 AM. |
DV Info Net -- Real Names, Real People, Real Info!
1998-2025 The Digital Video Information Network