Dvx-100a Updated Soon? at DVinfo.net

Mason Cooley · August 4th, 2004, 04:00 PM

I've read some speculation on this topic but is there anything new in regards to the DVX-100A being updated anytime soon?

Thanks

Michael Struthers · August 4th, 2004, 05:13 PM

Nothing that panny could do but put native 16x9 (or resampled, whichever you prefer) chips in there, and that's quite an upgrade. Don't look for it anytime soon. I'm sure they like making a few hundred bucks on the anamorphic adapter, and they know lots of people like the panny form factor over the new big bloated canon.

And now they have Barry's anamorphic guide to help them sell a few more...I hope Jan puts Barry on the payroll ;-)

Tommy Haupfear · August 4th, 2004, 05:47 PM

I hope not! I just ordered my DVX100A yesterday!

:)

Imran Zaidi · August 5th, 2004, 07:30 AM

The key word is 'speculation.' There's just no way that anybody other than Panny staff are going to know when the next big news will come from them. And they sure as heck won't be saying anything until Panny is ready to release the info and the update.

Tommy Haupfear · August 5th, 2004, 07:39 AM

Has a cam ever received two updates?

Michael Summers · August 5th, 2004, 10:12 AM

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Jean-Philippe Archibald · August 5th, 2004, 10:42 AM

These cams are all completly redisigned cameras. not updates.

Nick Kerpchar · August 5th, 2004, 02:17 PM

Tommy,
Congrads on the jump to a DX100A. I suspect that you are grinning from ear-to-ear.

Nick

Steven-Marc Couchouron · August 5th, 2004, 03:39 PM

I have just today heard from a local rental house that a native 16/9 version will be available in september... although I assume it will probably be a different model and not an update to the existing one, meaning different (higher) pricing (speculation here !)

Which hasn't held me back from buying a DVX100AE here and now... :-)

I will post if I can get further info regarding this new model. If it isn't just a rumor, it will probably be shown at IBC.

Imran Zaidi · August 5th, 2004, 04:05 PM

Rumors and speculation! Beware of wish-lists posing as 'news'.

As has been mentioned around here fairly often, if you claim you know what's next from a manufacturer and are divulging it publicly, then you don't really know. If you do actually know for a fact, then you are not allowed to say because you will have signed a non-disclosure agreement.

Steven-Marc Couchouron · August 6th, 2004, 02:05 AM

Of course, but this info was offered to me because I am starting a shoot at the end of the month and was considering all the options available.

But thinking this a bit further, I think the person was probably referring to the DVC60, which is due in september and has enhanced 16/9.

Tommy Haupfear · August 6th, 2004, 04:04 AM

Quote:

But thinking this a bit further, I think the person was probably referring to the DVC60, which is due in september and has enhanced 16/9.

The DVC60 is supposed to mirror the DVC30 internally which will yield some very low resolution 16:9. This is due to its low pixel count and the lack of progressive scan.

Tommy Haupfear · August 6th, 2004, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Congrads on the jump to a DX100A. I suspect that you are grinning from ear-to-ear.

Yep, I even called the delivery guy and told them to hold the package for local pickup. Nothing worse than missing a Friday delivery and spending all weekend without a new toy! :)

Michael Struthers · August 19th, 2004, 11:09 AM

Steven-Marc

What local rental house did you hear say they will be getting a "native" 16x9 version?

August 4th, 2004, 04:00 PM	#1
Mason Cooley New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 18	Dvx-100a Updated Soon? I've read some speculation on this topic but is there anything new in regards to the DVX-100A being updated anytime soon? Thanks

August 4th, 2004, 05:13 PM	#2
Michael Struthers Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SF, Ca Posts: 421	Nothing that panny could do but put native 16x9 (or resampled, whichever you prefer) chips in there, and that's quite an upgrade. Don't look for it anytime soon. I'm sure they like making a few hundred bucks on the anamorphic adapter, and they know lots of people like the panny form factor over the new big bloated canon. And now they have Barry's anamorphic guide to help them sell a few more...I hope Jan puts Barry on the payroll ;-) __________________ Michael Struthers www.buzzdigital.com

August 5th, 2004, 10:12 AM	#6
Michael Summers Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 65	vx1000-vx2000-vx2100 xl1-xl1s-xl2 __________________ www.astrosecretfilms.com real independent

August 5th, 2004, 10:42 AM	#7
Jean-Philippe Archibald Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saguenay, Québec, Canada Posts: 1,051	These cams are all completly redisigned cameras. not updates. __________________ Jean-Philippe Archibald http://www.jparchibald.com - http://www.vimeo.com/jparchib

August 5th, 2004, 03:39 PM	#9
Steven-Marc Couchouron Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Paris, France Posts: 110 Images: 5	I have just today heard from a local rental house that a native 16/9 version will be available in september... although I assume it will probably be a different model and not an update to the existing one, meaning different (higher) pricing (speculation here !) Which hasn't held me back from buying a DVX100AE here and now... :-) I will post if I can get further info regarding this new model. If it isn't just a rumor, it will probably be shown at IBC. __________________ SMCproductions.com

August 4th, 2004, 05:47 PM	#3
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	I hope not! I just ordered my DVX100A yesterday! :)

August 5th, 2004, 07:30 AM	#4
Imran Zaidi Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,315	The key word is 'speculation.' There's just no way that anybody other than Panny staff are going to know when the next big news will come from them. And they sure as heck won't be saying anything until Panny is ready to release the info and the update.

August 5th, 2004, 07:39 AM	#5
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	Has a cam ever received two updates?

August 5th, 2004, 02:17 PM	#8
Nick Kerpchar Major Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 211	Tommy, Congrads on the jump to a DX100A. I suspect that you are grinning from ear-to-ear. Nick

August 5th, 2004, 04:05 PM	#10
Imran Zaidi Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,315	Rumors and speculation! Beware of wish-lists posing as 'news'. As has been mentioned around here fairly often, if you claim you know what's next from a manufacturer and are divulging it publicly, then you don't really know. If you do actually know for a fact, then you are not allowed to say because you will have signed a non-disclosure agreement.

August 6th, 2004, 02:05 AM	#11
Steven-Marc Couchouron Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Paris, France Posts: 110 Images: 5	Of course, but this info was offered to me because I am starting a shoot at the end of the month and was considering all the options available. But thinking this a bit further, I think the person was probably referring to the DVC60, which is due in september and has enhanced 16/9. __________________ SMCproductions.com

August 19th, 2004, 11:09 AM	#14
Michael Struthers Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SF, Ca Posts: 421	Steven-Marc What local rental house did you hear say they will be getting a "native" 16x9 version? __________________ Michael Struthers www.buzzdigital.com