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July 15th, 2010, 02:51 AM | #16 |
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There definitely seems to be something odd going on here. Why are the pics so different? Lighting totally different, even the background colour has changed which must mean the settings on the cameras are totally different.
The Canon looks miles sharper than the Sony for sure, but I'd say the Sony image looks nicer in overall terms, less plastic/video looking. But, there's definitely something not right, there's no way the Canon should look that much sharper is there? Steve |
July 15th, 2010, 03:56 AM | #17 |
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Steve I agree, judging from Ivan's response on the matter I don't think that these tests were meant to be a comparison between different cameras. About the only thing we can accurately say is that the XF300 seems much sharper than the EX1 but as far as colour goes we'll need to wait for better tests to show up. Canon has always had the upper hand in high quality lenses - the increased sharpness is probably due to new lens developed for the XF300.
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July 15th, 2010, 04:12 AM | #18 |
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Seems like too big a difference to be just the lens to me though. The EX1 lens is actually pretty good. On the head shot there is just no detail in the hairs on the EX1 shot at all.
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July 15th, 2010, 09:15 AM | #19 |
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Yeah, I have to agree with Steve. It's too weird for my taste. And I've
changed my mind about wanting to host these files. I'll have nothing to do with it at all. This just reaffirms the need for our own controlled side-by-side testing here at DV Info Net. I have plenty of bandwidth available for that. |
July 15th, 2010, 10:01 AM | #20 |
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Yeah, no prob, if Chris doesn't mind hosting them for a while. They are rather large files though, I think the smallest is around 200 MB. I wasn't really thinking about getting short clips for raw file uploads, and it's just showroom stuff but the footage is a fairly good indicator of how the camera handles a few real world situations.
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July 15th, 2010, 10:26 AM | #21 |
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Hi Barlow,
Yeah, that'd be great! And sounds like that Chris has plenty of room for the files :) Best,
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July 15th, 2010, 10:36 AM | #22 |
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Hey Barlow -- thanks and please shoot me an email, chris at dvinfo dot net.
I've had a couple of other offers from folks with native MXF clips to share as well, so y'all can look for the download links soon. |
July 15th, 2010, 10:51 AM | #23 | |
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Ditto, my cynic light was blaring full on the moment I saw the EX footage was a different perspective and exposure. I seem to recall a review of the XL1 you did on your back patio where you used a tractor by the back fence to illustrate you point. And to think, it was just something you "Threw Together" for the XL1 Watchdog. Haha And, as I recall, gathering good information was the genesis for the Watchdog now DVINFO site. |
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July 15th, 2010, 11:19 AM | #24 |
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Thanks Les -- yes the Info in DV Info Net stands for Information
with a capital i, and I believe anything less than real information is worse than useless. That's why I won't allow links to these nonsense "camera rumors" sites and other online junk. We'll work on getting an EX and an XF side by side. |
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There's a lot I wish I had to time to go over about the camera, but I think comparing it to the EX1 is probably the matchup that makes the most sense. In fact, the XF seems extremely EX-like, with maybe better overall refinements, but with one obvious tradeoff too. (1/3" vs 1/2") |
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July 15th, 2010, 02:52 PM | #26 |
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I think Alister Chapman is hoping to do some tests in a more organised way to demonstrate the real difference (or not) between the 2 cameras.
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July 15th, 2010, 06:10 PM | #27 |
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I would just like to thank Ivan for the links.
Maybe the lynchmob could relax a little considering how much useful information these clips give.
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July 15th, 2010, 06:29 PM | #28 |
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Hi Chris,
Just wanted to make sure you received my email a few days ago. I have footage I shot with a loaner XF305 camera. I'd like to help out if I can. Thanks, Mike |
July 15th, 2010, 07:47 PM | #29 |
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Hi Mike, you've got mail! Thanks,
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