| Zach Love |
September 15th, 2009 12:45 AM |
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Originally Posted by Dugi Barr
(Post 1217092)
This is the absolutely singular reason I bought the Z1. So I take it that this niche has not been filled by any of these newer models. Like you, I need the ability to shoot both formats on a regular basis and although Sony would probably like me to buy two different format cameras, I think I could be working with the Z1 for a while yet ...if there are no other options.
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What I have heard is the Z1 uses software to do both NTSC & PAL, so which ever one isn't standard for your model could look a little worse.
But if you move up to the Z7 + world cam upgrade (which is pretty cheap, even costs less than most consumer cameras), you can do the NTSC & PAL switched on a more hardware basis, which will provide better picture in either format (is my understanding).
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Originally Posted by Tom Hardwick
(Post 1217197)
I whooped when the Z5 came out as I realised this was the Z1's true successor - until I saw how it performed under the barrage of electronic flash that constitutes an all-day wedding.
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I have a Z7 and since it takes a lot less light than the Z1, I think it produces a better picture in low light situations even w/ the flash banding.
Flashes are pretty annoying on CCD or CMOS, and I would take the partial frame flash w/o ANY gain, than a full frame flash + 12db of gain.
I think Sony might lose some people w/ the lack of CCDs on the new cameras, but for all the advantages the new cameras bring at the same price point, I think they are well worth it.
I loved shooting with a Z1, but boy did that baby eat up a lot of light. Add to it that the Z5 & Z7 shoot progressive & accept the CF recorder, I don't miss the Z1 too badly. |
