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Tung Bui · November 3rd, 2003, 04:52 AM

I've read in this site that to get the most from the camera or any camera you need to light it well.
If you are not in a position to light like at weddings or events venues is there much point in getting the dvx100? Would the cinegamma settings/ progressive scan be really a waste if you cant control your lighting?
Some people who have both gl2 and dvc80 say there isnt really that much of a difference in the quality of the picture.
I would be interested in the opinion people who use the dvx100it for wedding and events.

Dale Anthony Smith · November 6th, 2003, 02:07 AM

The word "PHOTOGRAPHY" translates to "painting with light".
As the veteran record producer Cosmo Metassa told me (in a discussion about recording gear and technology) "if you don't have majic in front of the microphone... it doesn't really matter what you have behind it." Those words of wisdom translate elegantly into the craft and art of making pictures.

Ken Tanaka · November 6th, 2003, 02:15 AM

Tung,
My personal opinion is yes, the DVX100 is not necessarily an appropriate choice for shooting such uncontrolled events. It's really designed to shine best in more controlled "filmmaking" settings. Shooting a dimly lit wedding ceremony in 24p will not produce a cinematic result.

Of course you can always use the 60i or 30p modes but then, to a great degree, you're in the same realm as a Sony and Canon. The DVX100 may also represent a slight disadvantage in that its zoom range is much shorter than these competitors, a fact that -may- hobble you when you're stuck 50 feet away from the vows.

Yang Wen · November 6th, 2003, 09:05 AM

Assuming the majority of your weddings are not held in caves. The DVX is fine, even in the progressive modes w/o gain. I have a camera light and I use that whenever appropriate.

Greg Matty · November 6th, 2003, 12:56 PM

Yang Wen,

Which camera light do you use?

Greg Matty

Glenn Gipson · November 7th, 2003, 08:10 AM

The DVX does 60i, as well as progressive, so I don't see why it is any different than other interlace cameras when it comes to recording weddings. No offense to anyone, but a lot of people are creating a myth that the DVX is only good for 24p, and that just aint so.

November 3rd, 2003, 04:52 AM	#1
Tung Bui Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 101	progressive modes I've read in this site that to get the most from the camera or any camera you need to light it well. If you are not in a position to light like at weddings or events venues is there much point in getting the dvx100? Would the cinegamma settings/ progressive scan be really a waste if you cant control your lighting? Some people who have both gl2 and dvc80 say there isnt really that much of a difference in the quality of the picture. I would be interested in the opinion people who use the dvx100it for wedding and events.

November 6th, 2003, 02:07 AM	#2
Dale Anthony Smith Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 44	The word "PHOTOGRAPHY" translates to "painting with light". As the veteran record producer Cosmo Metassa told me (in a discussion about recording gear and technology) "if you don't have majic in front of the microphone... it doesn't really matter what you have behind it." Those words of wisdom translate elegantly into the craft and art of making pictures. __________________ Multi-Media

November 6th, 2003, 02:15 AM	#3
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Tung, My personal opinion is yes, the DVX100 is not necessarily an appropriate choice for shooting such uncontrolled events. It's really designed to shine best in more controlled "filmmaking" settings. Shooting a dimly lit wedding ceremony in 24p will not produce a cinematic result. Of course you can always use the 60i or 30p modes but then, to a great degree, you're in the same realm as a Sony and Canon. The DVX100 may also represent a slight disadvantage in that its zoom range is much shorter than these competitors, a fact that -may- hobble you when you're stuck 50 feet away from the vows. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

November 6th, 2003, 09:05 AM	#4
Yang Wen Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 991	Assuming the majority of your weddings are not held in caves. The DVX is fine, even in the progressive modes w/o gain. I have a camera light and I use that whenever appropriate.

November 6th, 2003, 12:56 PM	#5
Greg Matty Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 177	Yang Wen, Which camera light do you use? Greg Matty

November 7th, 2003, 08:10 AM	#6
Glenn Gipson Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainfield, New Jersey Posts: 927	The DVX does 60i, as well as progressive, so I don't see why it is any different than other interlace cameras when it comes to recording weddings. No offense to anyone, but a lot of people are creating a myth that the DVX is only good for 24p, and that just aint so.