DVX100 -- various topics

Rob Lohman · October 12th, 2003, 12:05 PM

Looking nice!

Neill Dela Llana · October 14th, 2003, 12:02 PM

Anyone have any experience or reviews on the Crystal Vision wide angle lens? Barrel distortion? good quality?

Rob Lohman · October 15th, 2003, 11:40 AM

Someone doesn't seem to be too happy about one here

Peter Sieben · October 17th, 2003, 01:57 PM

After renting a DVX100 (PAL) for a day to test it I've already ordered it. So hopefully I'll join you all in two weeks time when the camera arrives.

We did a head to head test between a Canon XM1 and DVX100, making outdoor and indoor shots. We both pointed the lenses to the same scenery using tripods and both camcorders where directly connected to a large tv.
In the video-mode of the DVX100 the image looked a little better than the XM1. Lesser contrast, more finer and details. But not a big world of difference.
Then we switched on the 25P (PAL!) modus and then we where shocked by the quality of the DVX100 footage. I was sold! On indoor shots with daylight coming from the window, we discovered that there were more details in the shadowside of objects in the room and also more details visible in the windowside of the same objects. More like a photocamera.

Ofcourse a couple of minor things that could be approved were found. Like the unhandy plastic power-switch and the distance for the thumb of your right hand to the recording button inside of it. And the big number of buttons on the bottom-leftside and front of the camcorder. Not always very handy, but that's just a matter of getting used to.
Comparing this with my current Sony TRV30 consumer camcorder I know that the practical side of the TRV30 (and it's reasonable quality of the image) make me keep the Sony for quick shots around the house etc.
The DVX100 will be used for projects and short movies. Can't wait to start the first new project with it!

Peter Sieben

Aaron Koolen · October 17th, 2003, 02:09 PM

Hey Peter, good to hear! Good luck with your new camera!

Cheers
Aaron

Ozan Biron · October 19th, 2003, 08:31 PM

I have a minidv tape with a bunch of timecodes breaks. The timecode jumps all over the place threw out the hole tape which obviously makes it hard to batch capture...

I kinda have a brain fart but... how can i refresh a minidv tape with new timecode? I've tried laying new timecode with the DVX but had troubles when i jumped back and forth between VTR and CAMERA. I ended up with more breaks again as the timecode doesnt stay consistent.

Shai Levy · October 20th, 2003, 02:37 PM

set time code on regen and avoid switching off the camera. every time before start recording, hit rec check. that will bring back to the last time code, but after switching the camera off and on again, push slightly the rewind button and set manually to the end of the last shot.

Matthew Phillips · October 22nd, 2003, 11:51 PM

I am trying to buy a DVX100, and I have been getting the run around with some of these online distributors. Like one sales person I talked to told me that ground-shipping form New Jersey to Dallas, TX would 3-4 weeks. I asked him if his shipping company was still using covered wagon? Another thing I have came across is the old bait and switch deal where they quote you one price then once they have your credit card number the price magically rises about $400.

Where is a good online store?

If you are in the Dallas area where could I buy it from physical store?

Thanks for your help

Matt

Dan Lahav · October 23rd, 2003, 12:01 AM

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Yang Wen · October 23rd, 2003, 08:38 PM

Ok, I'm doing some compositing work on stuff I jsut show. It was shot in F5(Normal 24P) and for some reason, I can't get rid of the interlaced fields which ever pulldown I use. Some shots would be pure progressive but soem would have fields!! I'm using AFX anyone else seen this problem? thanks

Stephen van Vuuren · October 24th, 2003, 12:12 PM

What AFX settings are you using for interpret footage and composition?

Ted Banucci · October 26th, 2003, 04:01 AM

Anyone have some good suggestions of where to get the Panasonic MQ tapes in bulk prices? And is this everyones preferred tape? Seems like from most of the posts this is the case.....

Ted

Jeff Donald · October 26th, 2003, 05:54 AM

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Mike Zorger · October 27th, 2003, 09:14 AM

Where can i find A/V cords for my dvx100 because i didnt get any with my camera.????

Nick Medrano · October 27th, 2003, 09:23 AM

electronics store:)

October 12th, 2003, 12:05 PM	#76
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October 14th, 2003, 12:02 PM	#77
Neill Dela Llana Tourist Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3	Crystal Vision Anyone have any experience or reviews on the Crystal Vision wide angle lens? Barrel distortion? good quality?

October 15th, 2003, 11:40 AM	#78
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October 17th, 2003, 01:57 PM	#79
Peter Sieben Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 345	Testing DVX100/XM1 and buying DVX100 After renting a DVX100 (PAL) for a day to test it I've already ordered it. So hopefully I'll join you all in two weeks time when the camera arrives. We did a head to head test between a Canon XM1 and DVX100, making outdoor and indoor shots. We both pointed the lenses to the same scenery using tripods and both camcorders where directly connected to a large tv. In the video-mode of the DVX100 the image looked a little better than the XM1. Lesser contrast, more finer and details. But not a big world of difference. Then we switched on the 25P (PAL!) modus and then we where shocked by the quality of the DVX100 footage. I was sold! On indoor shots with daylight coming from the window, we discovered that there were more details in the shadowside of objects in the room and also more details visible in the windowside of the same objects. More like a photocamera. Ofcourse a couple of minor things that could be approved were found. Like the unhandy plastic power-switch and the distance for the thumb of your right hand to the recording button inside of it. And the big number of buttons on the bottom-leftside and front of the camcorder. Not always very handy, but that's just a matter of getting used to. Comparing this with my current Sony TRV30 consumer camcorder I know that the practical side of the TRV30 (and it's reasonable quality of the image) make me keep the Sony for quick shots around the house etc. The DVX100 will be used for projects and short movies. Can't wait to start the first new project with it! Peter Sieben __________________ Peter / Orphic Film www.orphicfilm.nl and www.myspace.com/orphicfilm

October 17th, 2003, 02:09 PM	#80
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Hey Peter, good to hear! Good luck with your new camera! Cheers Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

October 19th, 2003, 08:31 PM	#81
Ozan Biron Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vancouver, CANADA Posts: 137	Time Code issues I have a minidv tape with a bunch of timecodes breaks. The timecode jumps all over the place threw out the hole tape which obviously makes it hard to batch capture... I kinda have a brain fart but... how can i refresh a minidv tape with new timecode? I've tried laying new timecode with the DVX but had troubles when i jumped back and forth between VTR and CAMERA. I ended up with more breaks again as the timecode doesnt stay consistent.

October 20th, 2003, 02:37 PM	#82
Shai Levy Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 31	set time code on regen and avoid switching off the camera. every time before start recording, hit rec check. that will bring back to the last time code, but after switching the camera off and on again, push slightly the rewind button and set manually to the end of the last shot.

October 22nd, 2003, 11:51 PM	#83
Matthew Phillips New Boot Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 14	Internet Camera distributors I am trying to buy a DVX100, and I have been getting the run around with some of these online distributors. Like one sales person I talked to told me that ground-shipping form New Jersey to Dallas, TX would 3-4 weeks. I asked him if his shipping company was still using covered wagon? Another thing I have came across is the old bait and switch deal where they quote you one price then once they have your credit card number the price magically rises about $400. Where is a good online store? If you are in the Dallas area where could I buy it from physical store? Thanks for your help Matt

October 23rd, 2003, 12:01 AM	#84
Dan Lahav Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: CA Posts: 172	Before everyone starts telling you not to ask this question here, here is the link to dvinfo's reputable sponsors: http://www.dvinfo.net/sponsors/index.php

October 23rd, 2003, 08:38 PM	#85
Yang Wen Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 991	Puldown not work!!!! ARGG. Ok, I'm doing some compositing work on stuff I jsut show. It was shot in F5(Normal 24P) and for some reason, I can't get rid of the interlaced fields which ever pulldown I use. Some shots would be pure progressive but soem would have fields!! I'm using AFX anyone else seen this problem? thanks

October 24th, 2003, 12:12 PM	#86
Stephen van Vuuren Space Hipster Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,508	What AFX settings are you using for interpret footage and composition? __________________ stephen v2 www.insaturnsrings.com

October 26th, 2003, 04:01 AM	#87
Ted Banucci Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose, CA USA Posts: 27	Where to buy your MQ tapes? Anyone have some good suggestions of where to get the Panasonic MQ tapes in bulk prices? And is this everyones preferred tape? Seems like from most of the posts this is the case..... Ted

October 26th, 2003, 05:54 AM	#88
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October 27th, 2003, 09:14 AM	#89
Mike Zorger Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norther VA Posts: 163	A/V cords Where can i find A/V cords for my dvx100 because i didnt get any with my camera.????

October 27th, 2003, 09:23 AM	#90
Nick Medrano Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 331	electronics store:)