Shooting SD with ProHD in low light at DVinfo.net

Brian Ladue · February 26th, 2007, 02:55 PM

Can anyone tell me how the ProHD Cameras fare shooting SD? I'm talking low light shooting. How many stops better than shooting HDV? Is there any difference between 480 24p and 60i in low light conditions? and i know that we should probably be shooting HDV then downconverting, but is there a benefit of shooting SD over HDV in low light?

Tim Dashwood · February 26th, 2007, 04:30 PM

There is no difference in sensitivity between DV and HDV modes.

Steve Oakley · February 27th, 2007, 05:13 PM

shooting 24P @ 1/48th vs 30p/60i @ 1/60th gets you about a 1/2 stop extra sensitivity, regardless of format ( SD / HD ). you can also shutter down more, or learn what black stretch and gamma are good for...

February 26th, 2007, 02:55 PM	#1
Brian Ladue Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 149	Shooting SD with ProHD in low light Can anyone tell me how the ProHD Cameras fare shooting SD? I'm talking low light shooting. How many stops better than shooting HDV? Is there any difference between 480 24p and 60i in low light conditions? and i know that we should probably be shooting HDV then downconverting, but is there a benefit of shooting SD over HDV in low light?

February 26th, 2007, 04:30 PM	#2
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	There is no difference in sensitivity between DV and HDV modes. __________________ Tim Dashwood

February 27th, 2007, 05:13 PM	#3
Steve Oakley Trustee Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 1,158	shooting 24P @ 1/48th vs 30p/60i @ 1/60th gets you about a 1/2 stop extra sensitivity, regardless of format ( SD / HD ). you can also shutter down more, or learn what black stretch and gamma are good for...