Pairing PXW-Z150 With NX100 at DVinfo.net

Chad Ream · May 19th, 2016, 07:00 AM

I am considering the purchase of either the Sony PXW-Z150 and / or the NX100. For budget reasons I am leaning towards the NX100 as 4k is not a priority for me, but I like the fact that there is room to grow with the Z150.

Does anyone have experience filming with these cameras side by side in HD? In the long run I would like two cameras. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Chad

Leslie Wand · May 20th, 2016, 03:44 AM

i would opt for the 4k - not that i think 4k is a commercial necessity but for the reframing ability after shooting 4k....

Ron Evans · May 20th, 2016, 05:22 AM

The PXW-Z150 only shoots UHD 30P so if you are going to reframe to mix with other cameras shooting 60P or 60i the motion will be different.

Ron Evans

Dave Sperling · May 20th, 2016, 03:46 PM

I tested a Z150 on a multi-day job a couple of weeks ago and was very impressed with the image. We had a number of cameras there, and it was being intercut primarily with footage from two FS7's, an A7sii and an X180. (Final release for videos was 1080/24p, but most of the time we shot Z150 at QHD for possible reframing/zooming in.) We also tested it a bit at 1080p/120 slow motion. Really convenient and well balanced - it rapidly became the 'grab a camera and go shoot b-roll' camera.
No NX100's on job, so can't comment/compare for intercutting.

Chad Ream · May 21st, 2016, 06:59 PM

I appreciate the responses. I'm coming from Canon's XA20 and expect that there are several advances in the Sony lineup that I would greatly appreciate. Both cameras are reasonably priced.

Paul Anderegg · May 27th, 2016, 03:11 AM

Chad, try the X70 AX100 forum, that is where the Z150 discussions are going on. I have an X70 and Z150 in 4K, and I don't believe the footage is clear enough to want to crop in on...........if you cropped out a 1080p quarter of the frame, it would look like lower end Handycam footage from a few years ago IMHO. :(

Paul

Ron Evans · May 27th, 2016, 04:16 AM

Focus is super critical in 4K . If you want to crop in you have to make sure the area you want to crop to is truly in focus. That means a deep depth of focus for most of what you shoot and not always easy. About 2:1 is about all I can use on my FDR-AX1, 3:1 if desperate. Just a small crop or re-position is great though.

Ron Evans

May 19th, 2016, 07:00 AM	#1
Chad Ream Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 38	Pairing PXW-Z150 With NX100 I am considering the purchase of either the Sony PXW-Z150 and / or the NX100. For budget reasons I am leaning towards the NX100 as 4k is not a priority for me, but I like the fact that there is room to grow with the Z150. Does anyone have experience filming with these cameras side by side in HD? In the long run I would like two cameras. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, Chad

May 20th, 2016, 03:44 AM	#2
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	Re: Pairing PXW-Z150 With NX100 i would opt for the 4k - not that i think 4k is a commercial necessity but for the reframing ability after shooting 4k.... __________________ www.lesliewand.com.au

May 20th, 2016, 05:22 AM	#3
Ron Evans Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,220	Re: Pairing PXW-Z150 With NX100 The PXW-Z150 only shoots UHD 30P so if you are going to reframe to mix with other cameras shooting 60P or 60i the motion will be different. Ron Evans

May 20th, 2016, 03:46 PM	#4
Dave Sperling Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tinton Falls, NJ Posts: 780	Re: Pairing PXW-Z150 With NX100 I tested a Z150 on a multi-day job a couple of weeks ago and was very impressed with the image. We had a number of cameras there, and it was being intercut primarily with footage from two FS7's, an A7sii and an X180. (Final release for videos was 1080/24p, but most of the time we shot Z150 at QHD for possible reframing/zooming in.) We also tested it a bit at 1080p/120 slow motion. Really convenient and well balanced - it rapidly became the 'grab a camera and go shoot b-roll' camera. No NX100's on job, so can't comment/compare for intercutting.

May 21st, 2016, 06:59 PM	#5
Chad Ream Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 38	Re: Pairing PXW-Z150 With NX100 I appreciate the responses. I'm coming from Canon's XA20 and expect that there are several advances in the Sony lineup that I would greatly appreciate. Both cameras are reasonably priced.

May 27th, 2016, 03:11 AM	#6
Paul Anderegg Trustee Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego, Califonia Posts: 1,559	Re: Pairing PXW-Z150 With NX100 Chad, try the X70 AX100 forum, that is where the Z150 discussions are going on. I have an X70 and Z150 in 4K, and I don't believe the footage is clear enough to want to crop in on...........if you cropped out a 1080p quarter of the frame, it would look like lower end Handycam footage from a few years ago IMHO. :( Paul

May 27th, 2016, 04:16 AM	#7
Ron Evans Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,220	Re: Pairing PXW-Z150 With NX100 Focus is super critical in 4K . If you want to crop in you have to make sure the area you want to crop to is truly in focus. That means a deep depth of focus for most of what you shoot and not always easy. About 2:1 is about all I can use on my FDR-AX1, 3:1 if desperate. Just a small crop or re-position is great though. Ron Evans