Download eight 1080/24F XH G1 clips provided by Kaku Ito

Marty Hudzik · October 26th, 2006, 02:43 PM

That's what I said....the upper left corner.

:)

Bogdan Tyburczy · October 26th, 2006, 08:40 PM

Did I say right corner? :)

Stephen Lee · December 22nd, 2006, 05:17 PM

I guess this is the only camera in this price range with these features. I'm new to "owning a camera" and am debating between a proven DVX100b and this. The dvx is about 1k cheaper w/ rebate. I've read a lot and tested the A1 in store. Did not floor me (will Canon ever make a usable lcd??) The CA is definitely there (or everyone wouldn't be talking about it in all these threads - it's real). The footage here is very choppy. The 24f looks different than the 24p in the DVx, that's for sure. It's very sharp and clear (duh). But I think for all the headaches, maybe I should just rent "a really good" HD camera when the project calls for it (like the HVX200). If you were a new buyer, is the A1 worth the extra 1k over the awesome dvx100b? I feel like I can get top-of-the-class SD or entry level (i.e. frustrating) HDV. Like the other poster says, once you step into HD, you expect a lot more and you SEE a lot more (good AND bad). Yours truly, About-to-punish-my-credit-card.
p.s. Thanks for posting the clips and the great debate! Without these forums, I'd be lost.

Kaku Ito · December 24th, 2006, 01:56 AM

you are welcome.

Alex Leith · December 26th, 2006, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Lee

But I think for all the headaches, maybe I should just rent "a really good" HD camera when the project calls for it (like the HVX200).

The A1 and the HVX200 are not far off being in the same ballpark. The HVX200 has plenty of "issues" (image and workflow) just different ones to the A1.

I chose an A1 over the HVX because the noise in the HVX's image can be a bit dodgy in the shadows, and the P2 workflow is a nice idea, but an expensive pain in the behind if you work like I do.

If you're renting I'd aim for something a bit further up the scale - at very least go for a F350. Now that's a nice camera (in the affordable HD range).

Stephen Lee · December 27th, 2006, 06:41 PM

I see what you mean. That's good advice on the high-end rental. I've warmed up a bit to the A1. In the meantime, I'm gonna go shoot a music "video" on Super 8 (from Pro8)! Go figure. :P I do have a new Letus 35, so my plan is to hook that on to whatever I get and I've seen varying reports on how well it works on the A1. I'll look for more threads on that rig. If you're curious, I'll post pix of my new Letus on my old workhorse TRV900 somewhere here.

Nathan Brendan Masters · December 29th, 2006, 09:42 PM

Hey, I just downloaded Mpeg Streamclip and I got to see your clips of the reflective water. I must admit this looked very nice to me. I'm going to look at more later. I've been impressed with all the clips coming from this camera.

-Nate

December 22nd, 2006, 05:17 PM	#48
Stephen Lee New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 22	Value I guess this is the only camera in this price range with these features. I'm new to "owning a camera" and am debating between a proven DVX100b and this. The dvx is about 1k cheaper w/ rebate. I've read a lot and tested the A1 in store. Did not floor me (will Canon ever make a usable lcd??) The CA is definitely there (or everyone wouldn't be talking about it in all these threads - it's real). The footage here is very choppy. The 24f looks different than the 24p in the DVx, that's for sure. It's very sharp and clear (duh). But I think for all the headaches, maybe I should just rent "a really good" HD camera when the project calls for it (like the HVX200). If you were a new buyer, is the A1 worth the extra 1k over the awesome dvx100b? I feel like I can get top-of-the-class SD or entry level (i.e. frustrating) HDV. Like the other poster says, once you step into HD, you expect a lot more and you SEE a lot more (good AND bad). Yours truly, About-to-punish-my-credit-card. p.s. Thanks for posting the clips and the great debate! Without these forums, I'd be lost.

October 26th, 2006, 02:43 PM	#46
Marty Hudzik Trustee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,771	That's what I said....the upper left corner. :)

October 26th, 2006, 08:40 PM	#47
Bogdan Tyburczy Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 161	Did I say right corner? :)

December 24th, 2006, 01:56 AM	#49
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	you are welcome.

December 27th, 2006, 06:41 PM	#51
Stephen Lee New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 22	I see what you mean. That's good advice on the high-end rental. I've warmed up a bit to the A1. In the meantime, I'm gonna go shoot a music "video" on Super 8 (from Pro8)! Go figure. :P I do have a new Letus 35, so my plan is to hook that on to whatever I get and I've seen varying reports on how well it works on the A1. I'll look for more threads on that rig. If you're curious, I'll post pix of my new Letus on my old workhorse TRV900 somewhere here.

December 29th, 2006, 09:42 PM	#52
Nathan Brendan Masters Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago, Il. Posts: 85	Hey, I just downloaded Mpeg Streamclip and I got to see your clips of the reflective water. I must admit this looked very nice to me. I'm going to look at more later. I've been impressed with all the clips coming from this camera. -Nate