Z7U tested in workshop

Guy Cochran · May 21st, 2008, 01:19 PM

We tested the Sony Z7U in a workshop with students getting some hands-on experience. I'd have to say the camera worked surprisingly well. As others have mentioned, as long as you understand the camera and go totally manual you can get great results.

We shot both to tape and compact flash simultaneously. The files from the compact flash imported directly into FCP flawlessly using Sony's plug-in.
I'm diggin' not having to use a FireStore or expensive P2 /SxS cards. Sure I do like the Canon XH-A1's picture and controls better, but for cost and workflow, the Z7U is a worthy contender against both the A1 and HVX200.

Here is a link to the footage acquired with the Z7U during the workshop. At the end you'll notice some Reflecmedia chromakeyed shots. Looks pretty clean for HDV. http://vimeo.com/973295

Bruce G. Cleveland · May 21st, 2008, 02:31 PM

Thanks Guy that is great quality and color.

Bruce

Gary Nattrass · May 22nd, 2008, 07:09 PM

Hey Guy make sure you put some of those ATTRACTO shades in the box with my shipment!!!

Those pictures are so cool and sharp I had to get my old rayban aviators out!!!

May 21st, 2008, 01:19 PM	#1
Guy Cochran DVCreators.Net Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 892	Z7U tested in workshop - even with green screen We tested the Sony Z7U in a workshop with students getting some hands-on experience. I'd have to say the camera worked surprisingly well. As others have mentioned, as long as you understand the camera and go totally manual you can get great results. We shot both to tape and compact flash simultaneously. The files from the compact flash imported directly into FCP flawlessly using Sony's plug-in. I'm diggin' not having to use a FireStore or expensive P2 /SxS cards. Sure I do like the Canon XH-A1's picture and controls better, but for cost and workflow, the Z7U is a worthy contender against both the A1 and HVX200. Here is a link to the footage acquired with the Z7U during the workshop. At the end you'll notice some Reflecmedia chromakeyed shots. Looks pretty clean for HDV. http://vimeo.com/973295 __________________ Guy Cochran DVinfo Sponsor, Cool Gear - DVeStore!

May 22nd, 2008, 07:09 PM	#3
Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	Hey Guy make sure you put some of those ATTRACTO shades in the box with my shipment!!! Those pictures are so cool and sharp I had to get my old rayban aviators out!!! __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/

May 21st, 2008, 02:31 PM	#2
Bruce G. Cleveland Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 190	Thanks Guy that is great quality and color. Bruce