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March 15th, 2004, 04:49 PM | #1 |
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I wonder...
I wonder if I can stick those PAL DVC30 chips in my MX300. They are both 1/4" CCDs, after all, and Pana cams---and please answer my mic questions here:
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March 16th, 2004, 02:33 AM | #2 |
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What I'm asking is if a cam can be fitted with different CCDs, as long as the CCDs are the same physical size.
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March 16th, 2004, 02:48 AM | #3 |
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Frank,
well thats keen isn't it. I don't know if you are joking or not. I have no idea as to the answer to this question however i suggest no!!!! The reason i say this is because i believe that it is not only the ccds that improve over time but the electronic filters that turn the data from raw data to send it to tape. I would say that a lot of the inherent advantages would be lost because of the lack of newer better filters on an old cam. anyways frank there have been some killer threads on here haven't there about the new pana cams. Justin
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March 16th, 2004, 03:09 AM | #4 |
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You're probably right, Justin. However, another thing that I was wondering about is if the GS100's CCDs are the same as the MX5000's CCDs. Killer threads? You betcha! Let's start one! Topic suggestions please.
I can think of one topic, right off hand: what comapany makes the most durable batteries for cams? Here's another one: who makes the best lens hoods (in a full range of sizes)? |
March 16th, 2004, 04:22 AM | #5 |
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I'm wondering what makes a newer camera more sensitive to light given that the CCDs appear identical (well physically) as in the case of the MX5K and GS100...is it the sensitivity of the CCD itself or the video engine or both?
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By the way, here's a killer question (maybe). For exactly the same price, which would you buy: a shelf unit MX3000 (no head use, but some scratches on the body)or a brand new silver GS100K.
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March 16th, 2004, 04:32 AM | #7 |
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yes well i wouldn't be surprised actually if the ccds used in the gs100 were the same. i have a theory once again that it comes down to the filters used. It really is hard to tell. With the sony's, the ccd's now are advanced had which is a technology which I believe samples two frames of the same scene. one is taken with high sensitivity and the next is taken so that it is almost black. in doing this the ccd can sample the noise in both images and then using filters can erase it. This to me sounds like filters and more software oriented. correct me if i am wrong because i am no tech wiz just an avid enthusiast. This info was for what i recall of the ccds on the still cameras. however ccd technology is getting better and more efficient so can sample images at lower light. I guess you could compare it to a solar panel. a solar panel is made up of foto electric cells which turn light into electricity (pretty much what ccds do) you look at solar panels over time and smaller cells are putting out more power. its as simple as that i believe. well thats my little contribution. it would be good to know from a tech wiz that does know what they are talking about though.
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oh yeh and about the battery question.
I bought one off ebay last week for my mx-500 for 27.50 aus. so i don't care if it is the worst brand it is 1/6th the price of the genuine pana job over here so i'm not complaining. i suggest u guys have a look at the ebay australia site. this was a brand new battery in its package. it cost me 10 postage and handling. it is the 220 size. i'd be stuffed if i bought the genuine part if it meant it last me 2 years instead of even 6 months.
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Another set of I wonder questions.
I noticed that the EIS of Canon and Sony seem to be less crappy than Pany's. First question, do they all have the same EIS technology? Does this have something to do with the fact that both the Canon and Sony I played with have megapixel CCDs while the GS200 only has 800K? Does it have something to do with the fact that both Canon and Sony are using bigger CCDs? Not related to EIS but it appears that the higher the pixel count, the better the implementation of widescreen mode is. Does this mean that unless the CCD is native 16:9, there's no way for cams with 1/3" 340K CCDs to implement the same quality widescreen as say a cam with 1/4" 1.33MP? |
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Yes i guess that you could say that. however i don't see why there should be too much of a problem with 800k ccd's. anyways just another thought to your question frank. I imagine that the resolution of the ccds on the dvc-30 are higher than ur cam (just a guess) so the filters in the cam would have troubles down sizing the extra resolution so would be deemed incompatible.
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I wonder why Pana can't / won't put larger CCDs into their cams.
I mean why couldn't the GS100 or DV953 have 1/3 inch CCDs instead of the 1/6 inch ? Does it have anything to do with the physical size of the cam body or is it just a way for Pana to not sell a better prosumer cam and then have you buy a more expensive cam if you want larger CCDs (hence better low-light capability) ? |
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Interesting discussion. Allan, I think I would opt for the GS100, too.
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