Nano with the V1-U at DVinfo.net

Dave Nystul · January 8th, 2010, 10:55 AM

Does anyone have any experience yet with this combination? We have 4 V1-U cameras in our studio that we check out to the Producers covering meetings/events. Despite the low light issues with the camera is this something worth pursuing?

Rob Dommermuth · January 8th, 2010, 06:05 PM

Hi Dave'

I have a V1U and use it with the Nano.

I initially had a problem with the inability to get a progressive frame. since there was no PSF.

But now that CD added 3:2 pulldown, I love it.

Its a new camera.

It doesn't help the low light issues

But the higher bit rate and the 422 color space makes the camera much more usable.

Plus the ability to take your clips right into the editing bay saves so much time.

I also have EX1 w/ the SxS cards , but I use the nano instead, easer and faster.

Dave Nystul · January 8th, 2010, 10:13 PM

Rob,

I normally shoot an EX3 with the Nano. I don't want to sound jaded but with 1/4 CMOS sensors I just wondered what the Nano could really do for that particular camera. Is there any camera that you could equate the Nano/V1U combo to in terms of image quality?

Best,

Dave Nystul

David Issko · January 9th, 2010, 06:06 AM

I have both but never tried it as I have no interest in that combo. My EX3/nano is my only combo. In fact, I personally haven't used my V1 on any of my jobs since I took delivery of my EX3.

Sorry this doesn't answer your question.

Dave Nystul · January 9th, 2010, 06:42 PM

David,

Actually it probably sums up things pretty well, at least for V1U owners who upgraded to EX3's. About the only plus I can see is recording longer events and using the Nano to eliminate tape changes with appropriate bit rates.

Dave

Ken Hull · January 9th, 2010, 10:13 PM

So, if I have a V1U, and am shooting green-screen stuff, then adding a nanoFlash would improve the compositing significantly?
Ken

Dan Keaton · January 10th, 2010, 06:02 AM

Dear Ken,

Adding a nanoflash to your Sony V1u will make green screen work much easier.

We receive many reports from our friends that are using the nanoFlash, with a very wide variety of cameras, that green screen work is far better with the nanoFlash.

Ken, please send me a private email, by clicking on my name to the left. If you include your phone number, then I will call you so we can discuss this in more detail.

January 8th, 2010, 10:55 AM	#1
Dave Nystul Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT. Posts: 58	Nano with the V1-U Does anyone have any experience yet with this combination? We have 4 V1-U cameras in our studio that we check out to the Producers covering meetings/events. Despite the low light issues with the camera is this something worth pursuing? Last edited by Dave Nystul; January 8th, 2010 at 11:39 AM. Reason: sp.

January 8th, 2010, 06:05 PM	#2
Rob Dommermuth Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 26	V1U w/ Nano Hi Dave' I have a V1U and use it with the Nano. I initially had a problem with the inability to get a progressive frame. since there was no PSF. But now that CD added 3:2 pulldown, I love it. Its a new camera. It doesn't help the low light issues But the higher bit rate and the 422 color space makes the camera much more usable. Plus the ability to take your clips right into the editing bay saves so much time. I also have EX1 w/ the SxS cards , but I use the nano instead, easer and faster.

January 9th, 2010, 06:06 AM	#4
David Issko Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 393	I have both but never tried it as I have no interest in that combo. My EX3/nano is my only combo. In fact, I personally haven't used my V1 on any of my jobs since I took delivery of my EX3. Sorry this doesn't answer your question. __________________ David Issko Edit 1 Video Productions

January 9th, 2010, 10:13 PM	#6
Ken Hull Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 240	But for green-screen work ... So, if I have a V1U, and am shooting green-screen stuff, then adding a nanoFlash would improve the compositing significantly? Ken

January 10th, 2010, 06:02 AM	#7
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Ken, Adding a nanoflash to your Sony V1u will make green screen work much easier. We receive many reports from our friends that are using the nanoFlash, with a very wide variety of cameras, that green screen work is far better with the nanoFlash. Ken, please send me a private email, by clicking on my name to the left. If you include your phone number, then I will call you so we can discuss this in more detail. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

January 8th, 2010, 10:13 PM	#3
Dave Nystul Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT. Posts: 58	Rob, I normally shoot an EX3 with the Nano. I don't want to sound jaded but with 1/4 CMOS sensors I just wondered what the Nano could really do for that particular camera. Is there any camera that you could equate the Nano/V1U combo to in terms of image quality? Best, Dave Nystul

January 9th, 2010, 06:42 PM	#5
Dave Nystul Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT. Posts: 58	David, Actually it probably sums up things pretty well, at least for V1U owners who upgraded to EX3's. About the only plus I can see is recording longer events and using the Nano to eliminate tape changes with appropriate bit rates. Dave