Sony DXC 3000A -- Still usable in a digital world? at DVinfo.net

Rob Moreno · April 18th, 2006, 12:19 AM

I just inherited this broadcast studio camera without power supply or viewfinder. Has anyone had any experience with this camera? Would it be worth it to buy a power supply and analog capture card to capture uncompressed video? Or would the video quality not be up to today's standards? It has a Fujinon lens; could I use it on my XL-1s with the appropriate adaptor? Any info or suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

Forrest Schultz · April 18th, 2006, 12:24 AM

A while back i was going to go that route also. the only thing that limits you is the uncompressed capture cards can only do 640 x 480 NTSC max. at 30fps. It is possible that the video sent uncompressed to the computer could exceed many minidv camcorders resolution.

www.winnov.com sells such uncompressed capture cards, and you can find them dirt cheap on ebay. (well, almost dirt cheap) and it has its own software and everything if you use this company.

Rok Furman · May 1st, 2006, 03:26 AM

message me if you'll consider selling the lens :)

Rob Moreno · May 2nd, 2006, 12:39 AM

The lens is a Fujinon Model BMD-D18.

http://www.fujinon.co.jp/en/products...s16x7.3bmd.htm

one of the cables connecting the remote control unit has been cut off, so I wouldn't feel comfortable selling it unless you're certain that you can still use it.

April 18th, 2006, 12:19 AM	#1
Rob Moreno Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 102	Sony DXC 3000A -- Still usable in a digital world? I just inherited this broadcast studio camera without power supply or viewfinder. Has anyone had any experience with this camera? Would it be worth it to buy a power supply and analog capture card to capture uncompressed video? Or would the video quality not be up to today's standards? It has a Fujinon lens; could I use it on my XL-1s with the appropriate adaptor? Any info or suggestions are welcome. Thanks! __________________ Media Kobo Japan

May 1st, 2006, 03:26 AM	#3
Rok Furman Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Maribor, Slovenia Posts: 25	message me if you'll consider selling the lens :) __________________ special people, not special effects. big hearts, not big budgets

May 2nd, 2006, 12:39 AM	#4
Rob Moreno Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 102	The lens is a Fujinon Model BMD-D18. http://www.fujinon.co.jp/en/products...s16x7.3bmd.htm one of the cables connecting the remote control unit has been cut off, so I wouldn't feel comfortable selling it unless you're certain that you can still use it. __________________ Media Kobo Japan

April 18th, 2006, 12:24 AM	#2
Forrest Schultz Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atwater, CA Posts: 246	A while back i was going to go that route also. the only thing that limits you is the uncompressed capture cards can only do 640 x 480 NTSC max. at 30fps. It is possible that the video sent uncompressed to the computer could exceed many minidv camcorders resolution. www.winnov.com sells such uncompressed capture cards, and you can find them dirt cheap on ebay. (well, almost dirt cheap) and it has its own software and everything if you use this company.