What cameras for survivorman? at DVinfo.net

Matt Buys · September 27th, 2007, 11:07 AM

I watched it for the first time last night. Seems like a great low budget and fun concept. I'm especially interested in how he shoots some of his night scenes. Anybody know?

Jon McGuffin · September 27th, 2007, 02:25 PM

I read something in DV Magazine that he uses a Z1 and then a handheld Sony, not sure if it was the HC3 or not. He goes through cameras pretty quickly though...

Jon

Travis Johnson · September 27th, 2007, 02:43 PM

I've wanted to know the same thing for a while now since i've been a fan for months. Friggin love that show.

Dave Blackhurst · September 27th, 2007, 05:45 PM

Think I spied a z1 on the tripod...

And prolly an HC3 - one of the Sony handycams with nightshot, since they use that a LOT. I'd guess he'll be shooting HC5 or HC7, or maybe even one of the HDD or memory stick Sonys... the HDD or MS Duo should be more durable in harsh condiditons I'd think...

I watched this the other night after seeing another post here - mentioned they thought the small handycam looked better than the z1... I'd tend to agree! Show really hooks you in though!

Victor Kellar · September 29th, 2007, 04:00 PM

Got this from DV.com

"Standard equipment now includes two Sony HVR-Z1Us, which handle the bulk of the footage, as well as a single Sony HDR-HC3. “We wanted to up the ante in terms of quality,” notes Stroud of his recent high-def upgrade. “We saw our shots from the Amazon, and we knew it was the right thing to do. The colors are so vivid and beautiful.”

Also thrown into the Pelican is a smaller Sony DCR-HC96, the profile and infrared capabilities of which make it easy to “prop up and do time lapses,” Stroud explains. A waterproof lipstick cam, the $300 Viosport Adventure Cam H20, always ends up getting plenty of work, too."

Also noted he carries 50 pounds of video gear including 45 tapes. Would make you wonder if he plans switching to a HDD camcorder ... just for the saving in space.

Said he went all Sony after using a mix of Sony and Panasonic gear resulted in a difficulty in matching white balances

Jack Zhang · September 29th, 2007, 05:18 PM

One of the producers, Andy Peterson, goes here.

I suggested to him earlier about using an HC7 for the next season and have yet to get a response...

Matthew Harris · February 8th, 2008, 02:59 PM

this past season he used the sony z1u for bulk of footage...sony hc3 ... backup sony hc96 he says he'll just leave on for time lapses...and waterproof lipstick cam...

September 27th, 2007, 11:07 AM	#1
Matt Buys Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 426	What cameras for survivorman? I watched it for the first time last night. Seems like a great low budget and fun concept. I'm especially interested in how he shoots some of his night scenes. Anybody know?

September 27th, 2007, 02:25 PM	#2
Jon McGuffin Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 634	I read something in DV Magazine that he uses a Z1 and then a handheld Sony, not sure if it was the HC3 or not. He goes through cameras pretty quickly though... Jon

September 27th, 2007, 02:43 PM	#3
Travis Johnson Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roxboro NC Posts: 166	I've wanted to know the same thing for a while now since i've been a fan for months. Friggin love that show.

September 27th, 2007, 05:45 PM	#4
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Think I spied a z1 on the tripod... And prolly an HC3 - one of the Sony handycams with nightshot, since they use that a LOT. I'd guess he'll be shooting HC5 or HC7, or maybe even one of the HDD or memory stick Sonys... the HDD or MS Duo should be more durable in harsh condiditons I'd think... I watched this the other night after seeing another post here - mentioned they thought the small handycam looked better than the z1... I'd tend to agree! Show really hooks you in though!

September 29th, 2007, 04:00 PM	#5
Victor Kellar Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 239	Got this from DV.com "Standard equipment now includes two Sony HVR-Z1Us, which handle the bulk of the footage, as well as a single Sony HDR-HC3. “We wanted to up the ante in terms of quality,” notes Stroud of his recent high-def upgrade. “We saw our shots from the Amazon, and we knew it was the right thing to do. The colors are so vivid and beautiful.” Also thrown into the Pelican is a smaller Sony DCR-HC96, the profile and infrared capabilities of which make it easy to “prop up and do time lapses,” Stroud explains. A waterproof lipstick cam, the $300 Viosport Adventure Cam H20, always ends up getting plenty of work, too." Also noted he carries 50 pounds of video gear including 45 tapes. Would make you wonder if he plans switching to a HDD camcorder ... just for the saving in space. Said he went all Sony after using a mix of Sony and Panasonic gear resulted in a difficulty in matching white balances

September 29th, 2007, 05:18 PM	#6
Jack Zhang Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Posts: 3,053	One of the producers, Andy Peterson, goes here. I suggested to him earlier about using an HC7 for the next season and have yet to get a response...

February 8th, 2008, 02:59 PM	#7
Matthew Harris Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 80	this past season he used the sony z1u for bulk of footage...sony hc3 ... backup sony hc96 he says he'll just leave on for time lapses...and waterproof lipstick cam...