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August 8th, 2005, 01:30 PM | #1 |
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Using the Sony DSR-300 for a feature film
From what I know this camera is for broadcasting and journalism. Would it also be appropriate for a feature?
How does the DSR-300 compare with the Panasonic DVX-100 in terms of picture quality? I know about the 24p that the DVX has but overall which camera would you say is superior? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks |
August 8th, 2005, 02:02 PM | #2 |
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If you are going to do a feature film, I'd say neither camera is the right one.
Both are standard definition and that would be an issue these days. I would imagine the distribution companies are starting to receive evaluation movies in HD or HDV all the time. A SD movie might just be at a disadvantage from the get-go. The 300 isn't wide screen (don't remember about the panny) and that's another knock. The 300 is much easier to work with because of the all-manual lens, the shallower depth of field, an ability to use prime lenses if you wish, and the controls are more accessible. Plus, if you move to a 390 or so, you can remote the camera controls so the camera operator doesn't have to worry about those issues. I know some folks who have done feature films. Generally, the cost of using the camera is a minor part of the operation. I'd look into renting a a pro format HD or HDV camera. OTOH, if you have either one of the cameras you mentioned and no money at all, either one will work fine. I know that features have been shot in both cameras. If I were shooting a SD feature, I'd go for a DSR-570WS myself even though I own a DSR-300.
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August 9th, 2005, 08:56 PM | #3 |
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Hey Mike,
thanks very much for your response. I have one more quick question. does the DSR300 have a "film look" function that emulates the look of film? if it does how effective is it? thank you. |
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It does not have a specific look although the DSP reaches further on both ends of the exposure to do fairly well. But you would have to add a film-like Gamma correction in post.
It does have True-Eye Process, a skin tone focus softening ( the talent likes this one), DynaLatitude which helps handle very wide ranges of light and you can stretch or compress the blacks. It also has a Freeze Mix function which will allow you to take a previously recorded shot and superimpose it on the viewfinder so you can reposition the talent. It also records the camera setup on the tape during a shot so you know what the shooting parameters are on previous footage. As a Sony rep told me, the footage from a DSR-300 is virtually identical to a DSR-570 as long as you are shooting 4:3. I'm not certain I totally agree but it is so close as to not make much difference. It is still a very good camera and will beat my PD150 in everything but absolute low light capability. The DSR-370 got that back if you go to a younger camera. Did I mention the sound is quieter than most of the smaller cameras? Plus the fully manual lens allows you to do rack focus, follow-focus, respond imperceptably to light changes, etc.
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