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November 20th, 2006, 12:29 PM | #16 | |
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A direct analogy (from experience) is the 11mp EOS 1Ds (35mm body) compared to a 10mp back for medium format; a same-scene comparo shows there's no comparison - the 10mp Leaf back had much better detail and color than the 35mm image sensor in the 1Ds. That stands true today with the newer hardware: The 16mp 1Ds MKII has less detail and color than the 15mp digi-back for medium format. And that stands up to logic: larger glass elements transmitting more light onto a larger surface area = more information available. So far, digital technology has not found a way to overcome/outsmart the properties of light transmission and capture - the larger the area you can spread the captured light onto the better the end result. |
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November 20th, 2006, 02:56 PM | #18 | |
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The second 'bend the rules of physics' item that comes to mind is the microlens technology that actually places a microscopic lens over each pixel on the CCD chip. This contributes to higher sensitivity and sharper pictures. It really helps those tiny pixels on smaller CCD's pull more light into each photosite. But of course, all things being equal, larger sensors will give better dynamic range and reduced DOF. -gb- |
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Too much alpha-numeric soup going on in the camera world these days. ;-) -gb- |
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The new Panny's look good. Certainly the new codec will be very helpful with P2.
Regarding CCD's, I think that at this price point there will always be compromise. Perhaps hopefully Red will kickstart some massive progress though. But aside from CCD's the real winner will be the one that standardises a workflow. The system that every production company and broadcast house can handle. That is what is seriously lacking at the moment, and neither XDCAM or P2 can address that. Yet. |
November 25th, 2006, 09:50 AM | #22 |
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Jap PDF's on both new P2 cams
Here are 2 PDF's I found on both the HPX500 and the HPX2100.
You'll notice the tag on the PDF for the 500 says "pre", and lacks the detailed info that the 2100 has. That's because they just announced this body and I'm sure have not completed it's feature set and the actual control layout on the "business" side of the camera. However, looking at the 2100 I think can give us a glimpse of what we *might* expect on the 500. Either way, the HPX500 looks to really be the HVX's big brother, no doubt. Somebody pinch me. Last edited by Robert Lane; November 22nd, 2007 at 09:05 PM. |
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"AG" versus "AJ" - Proline VS Broadcast cameras
Has anyone brought up the fact that these cameras are being marketed in different categories by Panasonic?
The "AG" in front of the model means "Pro Line" while "AJ" means "Broadcast". So when you think of the DVX100, you're thinking of the Pro Line market, but when you think of the VariCam, you're in the Broadcast realm. This also implies significant price differences. I would think keeping these 2 markets separate will be an increasing challenge for the manufacturers as we move more towared IT convergence. Allan Barnwell Omega Broadcast Group |
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Checking out the HPX2100 Next Thursday
I'll be checking an actual production model of the HPX2100 on Wednesday week at Digital Media World. I'll ask about the HPX500. A new beta version of Infinity will also be there.
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So maybe the 500 is getting the VFR capability to make up for not having the best HD chipset? Time will tell... |
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Compared to the price of the VeriCam, the HPX500 is a very good deal. If this keeps up then we may see a much better camera coming out by the end of 2008 being under $10,000.00. Their will be a lot of new Producers popping up.
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