AG-DVC30 various topics

Khaled Harhash · July 1st, 2005, 07:30 AM

That model have been out for sometime.. I wonder if panasonic is going to update it soon? like adding true 16:9 mode and better frame mode???
Any news from panasonic???

Khaled Harhash · July 1st, 2005, 07:35 AM

I'm planning to purchase one of those models soon and have a few questions:
- How is the horizontal and vertical resolutions of both cameras compare in the different modes (4:3 interlaced, 4:3 frame, 16:9 interlaced and 16:9 frame)?
- I understand that frame mode of DVC30 gives poor resolution .... how about recording in interlaced then deinterlace it to frame mode on PC via video editor... would that give better resolution (may be comparable to GS400's frame moe)?

Mathieu Ghekiere · July 1st, 2005, 04:04 PM

I think the DVC30 is the better cam of the two, but isn't there a huge price difference between them?
I think DVC30 is leaning more to the prosumer models where the GS400 is leaning more to the consumer models.

Peter Jefferson · July 2nd, 2005, 07:55 AM

for image quality as a whole, the GS is actually a lil better, however for Image control, the DVC is much like a DVX100..

also the DVC is NOT full res 16:9 as is the GS, but the GS does not give you the type of configurations, zoom range, wider field of vision, focal control, look and physical feel of the DVC.

Of the 2, if i was to be only shooting home stuff, id go the GS, but for semi pro or any type of "project" use where i would be seen in public with it, id go the DVC

Peter Jefferson · July 2nd, 2005, 07:57 AM

the frame mode cant get any better.. unless you jump to DVX level with true progressive scan...

as for 16:9, i doubt it..

Mark Williams · July 2nd, 2005, 03:48 PM

I would agree with Peter for the most part. However, I thinK the DVC30 has a superior image. I have used both side by side and own the DVC30. Although the GS 400 is a great cam for spur of the moment shooting and I would own it if that was the type video I shot. Everything seems to be a compromise. I am not estatic about the DVC30 auto white balance which to me leans towards a bluish image. However, to overcome I use manual white balance using warm cards which is probably the best way to shoot video for most subjects IMO.

Regards,

Mark

Kevin James · July 20th, 2005, 02:43 PM

For those thinking of buying one.......getting to be a heck of a deal for them now!

Craig Phillips · July 24th, 2005, 02:32 PM

I'm debating between the DVC30 and and DVX100. I know which is the better camcorder but I'm not sure I can afford the DVX100 and also have questions about the practicality re my travel videography (maybe too heavy).

So I might settle for the DVC30.

BUT, I need good image stabilization (I have a slight hand tremor and also hate traveling with a tripod). I know it's good in the DVX100. But how is it for the DVC30? Is it the same mechanism as the DVX100?

Any input greatly appreciated.
Any other advice also welcome.

Thanks.

Bruce Letbetter · July 25th, 2005, 09:06 AM

I recently bought the DVC30 and I'm very please with the camera. Not only is the image stabilization good but the video quality including low light is incredible.

Alex Gee · July 25th, 2005, 08:12 PM

I think the stabiliser on DVC30 is on the weak side. I'm very happy with picture quality but wish the stabiliser was better. I played with a Canon XM2 before buying and the stabiliser on that was great. Ultimately I bought the DVC30 for its ergonomics

Jordan Mooney · July 25th, 2005, 10:51 PM

yeah, i saw that at BH, i think im ordering mine tomorrow or the next day, i cant wait

Young Lee · July 29th, 2005, 02:12 AM

I purchased a DVC30 a few days ago and shot some footage today (7:50PM).

***30P, 16:9 (sharpness -3)***

http://www.dvuser.co.kr/zboard/data/gallery/dvc30_1.jpg

http://www.dvuser.co.kr/zboard/data/gallery/dvc30_4.jpg

<Zoom capability>

http://www.dvuser.co.kr/zboard/data/gallery/dvc30_5.jpg
1X Zoom

http://www.dvuser.co.kr/zboard/data/gallery/dvc30_6.jpg
16X Zoom

Tommy Haupfear · July 29th, 2005, 08:50 AM

Congrats on the new cam purchase!

What became of the MX5000?

Jordan Mooney · July 29th, 2005, 11:55 AM

They look great...I cant wait for mine to get here

Young Lee · July 29th, 2005, 12:59 PM

Hi Tommy, you still remember me? :)

I now use the MX5000 as my 2nd camcorder for weddings.

July 1st, 2005, 07:30 AM	#121
Khaled Harhash Tourist Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3	Any expected panasonic updates for DVC30? That model have been out for sometime.. I wonder if panasonic is going to update it soon? like adding true 16:9 mode and better frame mode??? Any news from panasonic???

July 1st, 2005, 07:35 AM	#122
Khaled Harhash Tourist Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3	DVC30 Vs. GS400??? I'm planning to purchase one of those models soon and have a few questions: - How is the horizontal and vertical resolutions of both cameras compare in the different modes (4:3 interlaced, 4:3 frame, 16:9 interlaced and 16:9 frame)? - I understand that frame mode of DVC30 gives poor resolution .... how about recording in interlaced then deinterlace it to frame mode on PC via video editor... would that give better resolution (may be comparable to GS400's frame moe)?

July 20th, 2005, 02:43 PM	#127
Kevin James Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 204	DVC30 $200 Rebate For those thinking of buying one.......getting to be a heck of a deal for them now!

July 24th, 2005, 02:32 PM	#128
Craig Phillips New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 10	Image Stabilization of the DVC30-How good? I'm debating between the DVC30 and and DVX100. I know which is the better camcorder but I'm not sure I can afford the DVX100 and also have questions about the practicality re my travel videography (maybe too heavy). So I might settle for the DVC30. BUT, I need good image stabilization (I have a slight hand tremor and also hate traveling with a tripod). I know it's good in the DVX100. But how is it for the DVC30? Is it the same mechanism as the DVX100? Any input greatly appreciated. Any other advice also welcome. Thanks.

July 25th, 2005, 09:06 AM	#129
Bruce Letbetter Tourist Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3	DVC30 Image Stabilization is VERY good! I recently bought the DVC30 and I'm very please with the camera. Not only is the image stabilization good but the video quality including low light is incredible.

July 1st, 2005, 04:04 PM	#123
Mathieu Ghekiere Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,195	I think the DVC30 is the better cam of the two, but isn't there a huge price difference between them? I think DVC30 is leaning more to the prosumer models where the GS400 is leaning more to the consumer models.

July 2nd, 2005, 07:55 AM	#124
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	for image quality as a whole, the GS is actually a lil better, however for Image control, the DVC is much like a DVX100.. also the DVC is NOT full res 16:9 as is the GS, but the GS does not give you the type of configurations, zoom range, wider field of vision, focal control, look and physical feel of the DVC. Of the 2, if i was to be only shooting home stuff, id go the GS, but for semi pro or any type of "project" use where i would be seen in public with it, id go the DVC

July 2nd, 2005, 07:57 AM	#125
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	the frame mode cant get any better.. unless you jump to DVX level with true progressive scan... as for 16:9, i doubt it..

July 2nd, 2005, 03:48 PM	#126
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	I would agree with Peter for the most part. However, I thinK the DVC30 has a superior image. I have used both side by side and own the DVC30. Although the GS 400 is a great cam for spur of the moment shooting and I would own it if that was the type video I shot. Everything seems to be a compromise. I am not estatic about the DVC30 auto white balance which to me leans towards a bluish image. However, to overcome I use manual white balance using warm cards which is probably the best way to shoot video for most subjects IMO. Regards, Mark

July 25th, 2005, 08:12 PM	#130
Alex Gee Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cowell South Australia Posts: 32	I think the stabiliser on DVC30 is on the weak side. I'm very happy with picture quality but wish the stabiliser was better. I played with a Canon XM2 before buying and the stabiliser on that was great. Ultimately I bought the DVC30 for its ergonomics

July 25th, 2005, 10:51 PM	#131
Jordan Mooney New Boot Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 20	yeah, i saw that at BH, i think im ordering mine tomorrow or the next day, i cant wait

July 29th, 2005, 02:12 AM	#132
Young Lee Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 268	Frame Grabs (DVC30) I purchased a DVC30 a few days ago and shot some footage today (7:50PM). *30P, 16:9 (sharpness -3)* http://www.dvuser.co.kr/zboard/data/gallery/dvc30_1.jpg http://www.dvuser.co.kr/zboard/data/gallery/dvc30_4.jpg <Zoom capability> http://www.dvuser.co.kr/zboard/data/gallery/dvc30_5.jpg 1X Zoom http://www.dvuser.co.kr/zboard/data/gallery/dvc30_6.jpg 16X Zoom

July 29th, 2005, 08:50 AM	#133
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	Congrats on the new cam purchase! What became of the MX5000?

July 29th, 2005, 11:55 AM	#134
Jordan Mooney New Boot Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 20	They look great...I cant wait for mine to get here __________________ laaaaaaaaaater -Jordan

July 29th, 2005, 12:59 PM	#135
Young Lee Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 268	Hi Tommy, you still remember me? :) I now use the MX5000 as my 2nd camcorder for weddings.