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Eric James · January 13th, 2006, 05:36 PM

Alright so I've had the cameras for a couple of days and I've been quite busy with several shoots with the new cams.

All I can say is that I LOVE it. I was waiting for the HVX but after all the info I could gather (workflow, res, ergo, etc) I decided to take the plunge and go with the JVC. My parter and I were ordering quite a bit of other supporting equipment including 2 cameras and 2 decks so it was a very heavy decision. I can official say now after having shot, and posted over 4 hours of footage, shooting in all kinds of different situations that the JVC was the right decision. What a fabulous camera!

My only regret is that I didn't pick one up sooner. I was waiting all this time for nothing.

Thanks,
Eric James

http://www.expertmagic.com/

Brian Duke · January 13th, 2006, 05:43 PM

I was sold when they told me it shot 720p /24p...

Abel Vang · January 13th, 2006, 06:04 PM

.....touche

Jiri Bakala · January 13th, 2006, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric James

My only regret is that I didn't pick one up sooner. I was waiting all this time for nothing.

:-) well...maybe not because some of the early cameras had problems... remember? The camera firmware was updated in the late fall and I bet the quality control was tighten up as well. I am quite happy with mine...picked it up this past Tuesday.

Nate Weaver · January 13th, 2006, 07:44 PM

It's funny how the tide may turn for the JVC. Now that there are more cameras available and there are workflow issues with each and every one, the gripes with the JVC are put into perspective

I think when it was one of only 2 available, and 2 more were on the horizon, it was easy to dismiss the JVC as being "not quite there", and wait in anticipation for the godliness that will be the HVX and XLH.

Or maybe I'm full of it and things will continue to be the way they were, with people whispering in hushed tones about secret flaws. I dunno, I don't care anymore :-)

Andy Graham · January 13th, 2006, 08:07 PM

it seems to me people are so paranoid about making the "wrong decision" when there isn't one

Michael Maier · January 13th, 2006, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate Weaver

It's funny how the tide may turn for the JVC. Now that there are more cameras available and there are workflow issues with each and every one, the gripes with the JVC are put into perspective

I think when it was one of only 2 available, and 2 more were on the horizon, it was easy to dismiss the JVC as being "not quite there", and wait in anticipation for the godliness that will be the HVX and XLH.

You said it all Nate.

Albert Henson · January 13th, 2006, 08:38 PM

Is it possible that JVC has made some drastic improvements?

Stephen L. Noe · January 13th, 2006, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albert Henson

Is it possible that JVC has made some drastic improvements?

The dramatic improvements may be that people's eyes are opening up.

It's obviously evident that the ProHD workflow is very inexpensive and the camera that supports ProHD (HD-100) is a great performer.

JVC is onto something good with ProHD. I'm on with the workflow and anticipating bigger and better things from the format and the company.

all the best guys...

Brian Duke · January 13th, 2006, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albert Henson

Is it possible that JVC has made some drastic improvements?

The "improvements" were people that trashed it finally got a hold of it and did some tests, and also it was tested to cameras that were supposed to be better. The few cameras that were bad should have been returned, like any other bad/defected electronics.

Michael Maier · January 13th, 2006, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albert Henson

Is it possible that JVC has made some drastic improvements?

The only drastic change was in the market around the HD100, as Nate started to hint.
Now that all the cameras are out and that hype is turning into just that, hype, and people are seeing no camera is perfect, they ALL have problems and that many HD100 happy users are reporting, people are seeing the truth.
I don't think it was anything JVC changed in the camera because mine is an early model and I have been happy since I got it. Since I got it, I have been telling people here that the VF is fine! The SSE is only there if you don't know what you are doing, and the camera makes great pictures. Now they are starting to see there may be some truth to all the good reports HD100 users have been posting and that the bad reports were over blown and done mostly by people who either didn't have the camera or were hardcore fans from other brands. Now that “everyday” somebody different posts they have bought a HD100 and are happy and that the user base is growing fast, people may be thinking, hey, there can be a couple of stupid ones, but not that many. Are all these people retarded or the camera is really good and all the bad talking was just exaggeration? I wish I could say what I really think, but it wouldn’t last a couple of minutes in this place. But in essence, that’s what’s going on. No radical camera revisions.

Barry Green · January 13th, 2006, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Duke

The few cameras that were bad should have been returned, like any other bad/defected electronics.

Brian speaks the truth. I was no fan of the original HD100, having bought and returned one. But I used one a month ago and was very impressed with it -- and yes, it was substantially superior to the one I had before. And the image from this one was great. This is one that Adam Wilt brought with him, that he'd been testing for DV.com.

Michael Maier · January 13th, 2006, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry Green

Brian speaks the truth. I was no fan of the original HD100,

There's no original HD100. All HD100 are still the original one, unless you tested the prototype, which I don’t think was what you meant. Just wanted to clarify this as it can be interpreted as you are saying there was a major revision or change in the current models and could feed the already tiring “ JVC is replacing the HD100 on NAB 2006” stupid rumour.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry Green

having bought and returned one. But I used one a month ago and was very impressed with it -- and yes, it was substantially superior to the one I had before. And the image from this one was great. This is one that Adam Wilt brought with him, that he'd been testing for DV.com.

Lemons are a natural thing in any industrialized product line. But people seemed to have chose to ignore that fact.

Brian Duke · January 13th, 2006, 10:09 PM

What Barry is really referring to is a defected JVC camera, but unfortunately people let a few bad apples spoil a whole bunch, and then there was the HDV camera war.... Hmm reminds me of how the Iraq war got started, on false and meritless "data." Let's not rush to a decision before its been tested by itself and with and against others.

Jemore Santos · January 13th, 2006, 10:13 PM

Nate I think you were one of the smarter ones that, just keep your mouth shut and do what you have to do, don't get all mixed up in BS politics.

"A shifty plumber always blames his tools"

January 13th, 2006, 05:36 PM	#1
Eric James Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 126	VERY happy customer Alright so I've had the cameras for a couple of days and I've been quite busy with several shoots with the new cams. All I can say is that I LOVE it. I was waiting for the HVX but after all the info I could gather (workflow, res, ergo, etc) I decided to take the plunge and go with the JVC. My parter and I were ordering quite a bit of other supporting equipment including 2 cameras and 2 decks so it was a very heavy decision. I can official say now after having shot, and posted over 4 hours of footage, shooting in all kinds of different situations that the JVC was the right decision. What a fabulous camera! My only regret is that I didn't pick one up sooner. I was waiting all this time for nothing. Thanks, Eric James http://www.expertmagic.com/

January 13th, 2006, 07:44 PM	#5
Nate Weaver Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,100	It's funny how the tide may turn for the JVC. Now that there are more cameras available and there are workflow issues with each and every one, the gripes with the JVC are put into perspective I think when it was one of only 2 available, and 2 more were on the horizon, it was easy to dismiss the JVC as being "not quite there", and wait in anticipation for the godliness that will be the HVX and XLH. Or maybe I'm full of it and things will continue to be the way they were, with people whispering in hushed tones about secret flaws. I dunno, I don't care anymore :-) __________________ My Work: nateweaver.net

January 13th, 2006, 08:07 PM	#6
Andy Graham Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lanark,Scotland Posts: 736	it seems to me people are so paranoid about making the "wrong decision" when there isn't one __________________ Actor: "where would that light be coming from?" DP: "same place as the music" -Andrew Lesnie-

January 13th, 2006, 10:13 PM	#15
Jemore Santos Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tokyo/Sydney Posts: 297	Nate I think you were one of the smarter ones that, just keep your mouth shut and do what you have to do, don't get all mixed up in BS politics. "A shifty plumber always blames his tools" __________________ "eyes through a digital world"

January 13th, 2006, 05:43 PM	#2
Brian Duke Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hollywood, California Posts: 899	I was sold when they told me it shot 720p /24p...

January 13th, 2006, 06:04 PM	#3
Abel Vang Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 49	.....touche

January 13th, 2006, 08:38 PM	#8
Albert Henson Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 65	Is it possible that JVC has made some drastic improvements?

January 13th, 2006, 10:09 PM	#14
Brian Duke Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hollywood, California Posts: 899	What Barry is really referring to is a defected JVC camera, but unfortunately people let a few bad apples spoil a whole bunch, and then there was the HDV camera war.... Hmm reminds me of how the Iraq war got started, on false and meritless "data." Let's not rush to a decision before its been tested by itself and with and against others.