How about 24p? Would clients be happy with that format?

Everybody else seems to like it. I know I prefer 24p and 30p to 60i. Why wouldn't they?

i was wondering the same thing too. I own the HDR-FX1 right now, but want to sell it to get the HD100. I'm concerned about weddings too.

I like 24p personally. :)

Why not? Especially 24p, that will give your clients that cinema-like look that they see on TV everyday but don't really understandy why it looks the way it does.

Exactly. Why would anyone want to have friggin interlacing lines in their wedding dress. hehe.

I'm going with the HD100!!

I heard that the HD 100 is not a "Low Light" camera, hence is not good for wedding?

ahh.. That might be.. Interesting. You might be able to adjust the gain though to add more light to the picture. Not sure though if it would be enough.

Sorry but how could someone know that when the camera is not even released? I doubt JVC would make that statement.

I heard that the HD 100 is not a "Low Light" camera, hence is not good for wedding?

I read it here: http://www.videouniversity.com/forums/gforum.cgi?post=168680;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;guest=4281817177

A couple of things:

1. The HD-100 is more for filmmakers, like the DVX100A.

2. To be honest, other than us filmie and video-y guys, how many people really care? Not many. I offered a friend of mine to rent my HD camera and he said his wedding clients didn't quite care, ie, he couldn't get more money out of them for HD.

I believe people want it to be clear and look good. I feel that most people are more concerned with photos than the video, and if you get too fancy and they don't like the look visually, forget it. And forget about letterboxing in some instances, because they hate that, too. (This is all from a friend of mine who is a full-time wedding videographer who works in South Florida.)

Personally I want a 16x9, HD wedding, maybe not 24p, but HD video FOR SURE!

heath

I want to have a filmmaking camera and the HD100 sounds like it is it. The only thing is that I might do commercials, weddings, and maybe training videos for extra $$. This low light comment made me get a little concerned about using the HD100 in a situation where I can't light properly.

Maybe turn the gain up a little (not too much) for weddings, and get a good little light for interviews, etc.

heath

heh.. great minds think alike. That's what I said a few posts ago. You know, looking at that picture of the HD100 on B&H is just so gorgeous that I think it's drawing me in. I think I've got my mind set on it and there's no turning back. :)

I used to be that way until I learned the values of testing! <wink>

heath

yeah.. tell me about it. i wish I had done that with the FX1, but I just jumped into that one too. I have sort of learned my lesson (sort of), hehe.

I really don't think people are going to pay more for a high definition wedding but when you are shooting HDV it shouldn't have to cost more because the cameras are really affordable. Also people have come to believe that when you shoot digital that automatically means high definition. Nevertheless I think its best to shoot the wedding in HD 720p30. When you go to the church you never want to skimp on the quality. However I would never want to spend the money to upgrade my HD10 to a HD100 unless i really get a call for a professional looking shoulder mount camera. With JVC Pro HD you look like the guy that just came in from the television studio. So is that what the customers want or will that just scare them off because you don't want them thinking that you are going to overcharge them?

Those of you shooting weddings in HDV, how do you deliver the end product? Do you deliver SD DVDs or do you give them DVHS? Until Blueray or HD-DVD comes out - do you include a DVHS- VCR in your event price?

SD-DVD would be my guess, because most people don't have D-VHS. I don't even think it sold well, because Sears, Best Buy, etc. don't sell D-VHS decks anymore. I got my 30000 unit last year from Sears, unopened, for $350 because they couldn't sell it.

heath

The Question of HD Distribution sorta just STOPPED all those praising HD100 ... hey guys whats up no ones answered to this thread for more than 15dyas...(seems like HDv is all going going going...o lo gone burp !!!!)

I am happy with my DVCAM gear.

i seen some footage from the HD100 and FX1 looks the same to me. i say be happy with what you got some people dont even have a cam at all.

Jim,

Where did you see it? This camera has been delayed several times that I'm getting worried...

heath

[QUOTE=Bankim Jain]The Question of HD Distribution sorta just STOPPED all those praising HD100 ... hey guys whats up no ones answered to this thread for more than 15dyas...(seems like HDv is all going going going...o lo gone burp !!!!)

(sound of head being buried in sand)