george kosmas Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hey guys, I'm in the middle of planning my first small-time independent feature and walking away with the best camera for the job has us all confused . Suffice to say, I had considered a 16mm arriflex camera kit but the price alone would have maimed the budget - not to mention the costs of film stock and processing, editor's fees, etc. A HDV camera seemed the better road to take . Choosing the right unit has left me with two options: Sony's HVR-V1U and the DVX-100B from Panasonic . Ideally, my main priority here is finding a system that will create as close a 'film look' as can be achieved by video . Producing a good aspect ratio - preferably 16:9 (2:35) - would be a bonus . So which of the two does the better job? Considering this is a Sony HD forum, what specifications does the HVR display that are missing in the DVX model? Any suggestions would be much appreciated . Cheers, George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Walter Graff Posted August 23, 2008 Premium Member Share Posted August 23, 2008 The 100B is not a HD camera so it would be touch to compare. I have been using the Vu1 for a number of HD cable shows and it is about the best camera I've seen in a long time for the money. I am so impressed I'm buying one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Bullock Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 The 100B is not a HD camera so it would be touch to compare. I have been using the Vu1 for a number of HD cable shows and it is about the best camera I've seen in a long time for the money. I am so impressed I'm buying one. Buy the Sony Z7 instead. It's much better in low-light and its hybrid recording method (without having to buy an additional memory unit) make it a better choice than the V1 or Z1, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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