JVC HM100 Review Video at DVinfo.net

Sean Seah · June 19th, 2009, 09:04 AM

A video I did with some footage. Watch in HD in vimeo.
Slight flickering of the dark scenes is due to conversion from 25P to 30P (Yes, Vimeo doesnt like 25P)

JVC GY-HM100e Shoot Out on Vimeo

Carlos Corral · June 19th, 2009, 12:29 PM

Great Shoot out Sean! That candle test was a real eye opener. It's amazing how much CMOS can do in low light.

Eric Deyerler · June 19th, 2009, 04:10 PM

Not CMOS, the HM 100 works with CCDs.

Rick Bolton · June 19th, 2009, 04:43 PM

I am certain he was referring to the comparison candle section with the EX1 - which is CMOS.

Sean Seah · June 19th, 2009, 10:18 PM

I hope it helps ppl like me who wants a B cam!! The HM-100 is really handy as a highly portable B Cam. The light smear is quite irritating but CCD has no jello and I use it for steadicam work which is great!

Kaushik Parmar · June 19th, 2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Seah

I hope it helps ppl like me who wants a B cam!! The HM-100 is really handy as a highly portable B Cam. The light smear is quite irritating but CCD has no jello and I use it for steadicam work which is great!

I am afraid why you are not using HM100 as a primary camera? Is it not as good as your existing primary camera which you are using?

Please put more clips from your HM100, I am not able to see your Vimeo link, I am not sure why?

Kaushik

Sean Seah · June 20th, 2009, 01:25 AM

Hi Kaushik. I still prefer the EX1 as the A cam for the fact of the diff in sensor size. EX1 is 1/2" Vs 1/4". I shoot events and weddings so low light is very much desired and unfortunately, a physically small camera reflects as unprofessional in my part of the world!

I'm not sure why you cant watch the vimeo stuff. I am aware there are problems from my country but if you are in the US it should be ok.

Kaushik Parmar · June 20th, 2009, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Seah

Hi Kaushik. I still prefer the EX1 as the A cam for the fact of the diff in sensor size. EX1 is 1/2" Vs 1/4". I shoot events and weddings so low light is very much desired and unfortunately, a physically small camera reflects as unprofessional in my part of the world!

I'm not sure why you cant watch the vimeo stuff. I am aware there are problems from my country but if you are in the US it should be ok.

I know if you go with small tiny camera for wedding and etc. People can think something bad, but I guess you should tell them that you please see my final product do not see my equipments!

Yes, if you have more shoot in low light then you need big sensor, but I guess HM100 would be fine, what is your opinion? And you can tell your customers that before it was not possible to make smaller camera with more innovative features but now days it is possible to make compact camera like HM100. I would say you start using it frequent and you would be fine, people are more concern about your final product not equipments.

I am proud owner of HD7, and I have done some night videos with it, I hereby invite you to see some my work:

This is my latest video: Reliance Broadband+ Launching Event on Vimeo

This is event video: Rhythm Pulze, Annual Show 2009 on Vimeo

Birthday video: Birthday on Vimeo

Vegetable & Flower Market: Vegetables & Flowers Maraket in Ahmedabad on Vimeo

My city: Ahmedabad, India on Vimeo

My only video with Canon HV20: Just Married on Vimeo

And this is my profile link: Kaushik on Vimeo

Kaushik

Robert Rogoz · June 21st, 2009, 08:34 AM

Looks like is "candle test" HM100 at 12dB was the same as EX1 at zero gain. I don't know what is worst? Jello effect of CMOS or light smears of CCD? I guess it's pick your evil.
After watching side by side shots, EX1 is better, however it also costs two times more. Thanks for great work comparing the cameras!

Sean Seah · June 21st, 2009, 07:18 PM

Good pt Robert. Its hard to make a choice bet the jello and smear. There is indeed no perfect solution so pick the best that suits the application. For half the price of the EX1 I am impressed.

Robert Rogoz · June 21st, 2009, 07:31 PM

I was shooting a bit with one and I need one soon. EX1 costs almost two times more, but the quality isn't two times better. My 3 biggest gripes about HM100 are aperture control dial and lack of wide angle (like 28mm in 35mm equiv) lens. I know you can add converter, but that adds weight and bulk.
My third is the microphone! I swear my cell phone has better sound quality. On a $3500 unit it's just a slap in a face.
Zoom, focus and other issues (LCD has low res) I can get used to. Fix these 3 things and it will be an outstanding little tool.

Matthias Krause · June 21st, 2009, 08:07 PM

Show me one camera that comes with a decent mic... Just one... Doesn´t really make sense either since you usually take you audio equipment with you when you move on to a new camera, don´t you? I think the camera has it´s flaws but I also think people need to stop comparing it to the Ex1. It´s in the price bracket of a Canon XH-A1s and a Panny HMC 150. And compared to them the HM100 does pretty well IMO.

June 19th, 2009, 09:04 AM	#1
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	JVC HM100 Review Video A video I did with some footage. Watch in HD in vimeo. Slight flickering of the dark scenes is due to conversion from 25P to 30P (Yes, Vimeo doesnt like 25P) JVC GY-HM100e Shoot Out on Vimeo

June 19th, 2009, 12:29 PM	#2
Carlos Corral New Boot Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 22	Great Shoot out Sean! That candle test was a real eye opener. It's amazing how much CMOS can do in low light. __________________ MindWarp Entertainment LLC www.mindwarpentertainment.com

June 19th, 2009, 04:10 PM	#3
Eric Deyerler Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Schwabach (Germany - Bavaria) Posts: 199	Not CMOS, the HM 100 works with CCDs.

June 19th, 2009, 04:43 PM	#4
Rick Bolton Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Palo Alto California Posts: 110	I am certain he was referring to the comparison candle section with the EX1 - which is CMOS.

June 19th, 2009, 10:18 PM	#5
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	I hope it helps ppl like me who wants a B cam!! The HM-100 is really handy as a highly portable B Cam. The light smear is quite irritating but CCD has no jello and I use it for steadicam work which is great!

June 20th, 2009, 01:25 AM	#7
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	Hi Kaushik. I still prefer the EX1 as the A cam for the fact of the diff in sensor size. EX1 is 1/2" Vs 1/4". I shoot events and weddings so low light is very much desired and unfortunately, a physically small camera reflects as unprofessional in my part of the world! I'm not sure why you cant watch the vimeo stuff. I am aware there are problems from my country but if you are in the US it should be ok.

June 21st, 2009, 08:34 AM	#9
Robert Rogoz Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 457	Looks like is "candle test" HM100 at 12dB was the same as EX1 at zero gain. I don't know what is worst? Jello effect of CMOS or light smears of CCD? I guess it's pick your evil. After watching side by side shots, EX1 is better, however it also costs two times more. Thanks for great work comparing the cameras!

June 21st, 2009, 07:18 PM	#10
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	Good pt Robert. Its hard to make a choice bet the jello and smear. There is indeed no perfect solution so pick the best that suits the application. For half the price of the EX1 I am impressed.

June 21st, 2009, 07:31 PM	#11
Robert Rogoz Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 457	I was shooting a bit with one and I need one soon. EX1 costs almost two times more, but the quality isn't two times better. My 3 biggest gripes about HM100 are aperture control dial and lack of wide angle (like 28mm in 35mm equiv) lens. I know you can add converter, but that adds weight and bulk. My third is the microphone! I swear my cell phone has better sound quality. On a $3500 unit it's just a slap in a face. Zoom, focus and other issues (LCD has low res) I can get used to. Fix these 3 things and it will be an outstanding little tool.

June 21st, 2009, 08:07 PM	#12
Matthias Krause Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 203	Show me one camera that comes with a decent mic... Just one... Doesn´t really make sense either since you usually take you audio equipment with you when you move on to a new camera, don´t you? I think the camera has it´s flaws but I also think people need to stop comparing it to the Ex1. It´s in the price bracket of a Canon XH-A1s and a Panny HMC 150. And compared to them the HM100 does pretty well IMO.