Various questions about Panasonic DVC and DVX

Mark Monciardini · July 7th, 2003, 04:12 PM

The DVX100 comes with a battery. Can someone tell me how long it lasts while using the LCD screen. I might be buying it and need this information.

-mark

Mark Monciardini · July 10th, 2003, 03:38 PM

First I thought they sent me the wrong camera because the box was so small. But I guess that's how it comes!

This thing is SWEET. Nice looking camera. I can see what other users were talking about with the "plastic" feel. But it's nothing to worrie about. Just don't drop it. It's very light weight though which is good.

Lots of great controls. I'm so glad I got this one over the PD-150. The zoom lens actually turns when you zoom in and out. Very cool - so you can see what stop your on. Works great in low light.

The "quick" eject is kickass. So much faster then the sony cams. I can change taps so fast now.

I guess the only complaint is, the camera says "steal me" on it. I'm putting better locks on the office today.

I have more accessories on order. The Panasonic shotgun mic and 2 backup batteries coming soon.

Anyway. Nice to be apart of the DVX100 group. Just wanted to share my excitement.

Have fun!

Patrick Bower · July 18th, 2003, 12:59 PM

You have convinced me not to bother changing to MQ. I have just bought another 20 PQ tapes, but, just out of interest, could someone explain what the manufacturer's specifications actually mean, in practical terms:

MQ tapes have

+1db C/N and 1db OUTPUT vs. Pro Standard PQ
series.

David Ziegelheim · July 21st, 2003, 08:44 PM

The base lens has a 72mm thread. The Century telephoto has a 105mm od, no thread. The Century wide angle has a 95mm OD, no thread.

Question 1: Is there any way other than a mattebox to use filters with the threadless lenses?

Question 2: What matte box/lens hoods are available that would fit all three combinations (base, tele, and wide angle)?

Question 3: Does this work with the Panasonic wide angle?

Question 4: Does anyone other than Century and Panasonic make lenses for the DVX100/DVC80?

Thanks,

David

Alturo Nguyen · July 22nd, 2003, 12:24 PM

nothing in manual anywhere, except page 10, which only makes a reference to let you know where to locate it.

and do you know the size measurements?
iniside and outside diameter?

no, it's not for reversing the dc cable(vek8722)

thanks

Christopher Go · July 26th, 2003, 03:50 PM

There's a review of Cavision's matte box attached to a AG-DVX100 for those looking into buying one. The review itself could of been more detailed in my opinion but there are a lot of pictures. Check it out here.

Paul Brown · July 30th, 2003, 02:49 AM

I don't have the cam with me at the mo' but I think it's scene file 3 which says (from manual) something to the effect of 'settings suited to accentuating the subjects (for example at wedding receptions)'. Anyone have a clue as to what this actually means?? I tried the spanish translation in the hope for a clue but still at a loss...Trying to figure out what "accentuating the subject" is trying to do...(I believe the name of the file is like Scene spark" but again may be wrong...)

Many thanks for any help.

Best regards,

Paul.
Ps. I do wish the manual was more self-explanatory....

Debra Weinfeld · August 11th, 2003, 11:29 PM

I'm about to start editing a film shot on the DVX100, do I have to use the same camera to capture into FCP 3 or can I use the Sony DCR-TRV37. I have Cinema Tools for the pulldown.

Thank you

Alex Ellerrman · August 19th, 2003, 02:12 PM

Has anyone seen this done, and if so, could they share their thoughts on the end result? It would be cool to hear a success story of a film making that happen...

thanks
Alex

Mike Zorger · August 20th, 2003, 05:28 AM

Does anyone have the new .3 fisheye from century for the dvx100? It just came out a few weeks ago. If someone has atleast seen it on the came, is there vinyetting? and is it better than the vx1 with a mark 1 fisheye.?????

Mike Booth · September 5th, 2003, 05:48 AM

If anyone wants to see an example of PAL footage from the DVX100. Unfortunately I have a problem with my computer system so have had to compress it to a .wmv file but it's still looking good.

The link is here: http://www.pleasedsheep.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=46

If you want to contact me, or give me some feedback, leave it on my message board at my website, thanks...

William Wallick · September 11th, 2003, 10:46 AM

Will the DVX100 record drop frame time of day timecode?
WW

Mike Zorger · September 15th, 2003, 06:49 AM

Does anyone know how much that handle is that goes on the side of the dvx? Its black and George Clooney is holding it in a photo for his new HBO show.

Matthew Kaplan · September 16th, 2003, 10:52 PM

hello--

I am renting the DVX-100 for an upcoming weekend to shoot a short film.

I want to get experience using the camera and making a short film.

I won't have time to master the camera, so I was wondering if you could offer me which settings I should go with.

I have Final Cut Pro 3 and a one chip sony mini-dv camera to import footage.

What settings should I be at? I would like to shoot at 24fps to make it look more like film.

I heard to shoot in 24p standard mode.

If it turns out good, I might want to put it on a DVD... but mostly just for fun.

I don't know aobut thick or thin. Or cinegamma settings.

I need a crash course.

I want to achieve a happy looking film... it's a comedy, so I want it to be bright, fun looking.

Any tips?

Chung Lee · September 21st, 2003, 10:35 AM

Hi!
Anyone knows where to get the camera cheap?? because next time I will be in asian and will get this camera.
I remember, when the price was about 2760 Euro in
expandore.com, know it is about 3000 Euro again.
Would be thankfull about all infos.

July 7th, 2003, 04:12 PM	#46
Mark Monciardini Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 158	How long does the DVX100 Batt last? The DVX100 comes with a battery. Can someone tell me how long it lasts while using the LCD screen. I might be buying it and need this information. -mark

July 10th, 2003, 03:38 PM	#47
Mark Monciardini Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 158	Got my DVX100 Today!! whoo hoo! First I thought they sent me the wrong camera because the box was so small. But I guess that's how it comes! This thing is SWEET. Nice looking camera. I can see what other users were talking about with the "plastic" feel. But it's nothing to worrie about. Just don't drop it. It's very light weight though which is good. Lots of great controls. I'm so glad I got this one over the PD-150. The zoom lens actually turns when you zoom in and out. Very cool - so you can see what stop your on. Works great in low light. The "quick" eject is kickass. So much faster then the sony cams. I can change taps so fast now. I guess the only complaint is, the camera says "steal me" on it. I'm putting better locks on the office today. I have more accessories on order. The Panasonic shotgun mic and 2 backup batteries coming soon. Anyway. Nice to be apart of the DVX100 group. Just wanted to share my excitement. Have fun! __________________ Best Regards, Mark T. Monciardini Riverlight Studios www.riverlightstudios.com DVX100/Final Cut Pro 4/Mac G5 Dual 1.8

July 18th, 2003, 12:59 PM	#48
Patrick Bower Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London, England Posts: 126	PQ and MQ tapes (again) You have convinced me not to bother changing to MQ. I have just bought another 20 PQ tapes, but, just out of interest, could someone explain what the manufacturer's specifications actually mean, in practical terms: MQ tapes have +1db C/N and 1db OUTPUT vs. Pro Standard PQ series.

July 21st, 2003, 08:44 PM	#49
David Ziegelheim Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warren, NJ Posts: 398	Lens Hood/Matte Box for Telephoto Lens The base lens has a 72mm thread. The Century telephoto has a 105mm od, no thread. The Century wide angle has a 95mm OD, no thread. Question 1: Is there any way other than a mattebox to use filters with the threadless lenses? Question 2: What matte box/lens hoods are available that would fit all three combinations (base, tele, and wide angle)? Question 3: Does this work with the Panasonic wide angle? Question 4: Does anyone other than Century and Panasonic make lenses for the DVX100/DVC80? Thanks, David

July 22nd, 2003, 12:24 PM	#50
Alturo Nguyen Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 52	What is the DC INPUT connector 7.9v 7.9 volts for??? nothing in manual anywhere, except page 10, which only makes a reference to let you know where to locate it. and do you know the size measurements? iniside and outside diameter? no, it's not for reversing the dc cable(vek8722) thanks

July 26th, 2003, 03:50 PM	#51
Christopher Go Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 429	Cavision Matte Box Review There's a review of Cavision's matte box attached to a AG-DVX100 for those looking into buying one. The review itself could of been more detailed in my opinion but there are a lot of pictures. Check it out here.

July 30th, 2003, 02:49 AM	#52
Paul Brown Tourist Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4	Scene file 3 on PAL cams...? I don't have the cam with me at the mo' but I think it's scene file 3 which says (from manual) something to the effect of 'settings suited to accentuating the subjects (for example at wedding receptions)'. Anyone have a clue as to what this actually means?? I tried the spanish translation in the hope for a clue but still at a loss...Trying to figure out what "accentuating the subject" is trying to do...(I believe the name of the file is like Scene spark" but again may be wrong...) Many thanks for any help. Best regards, Paul. Ps. I do wish the manual was more self-explanatory....

August 11th, 2003, 11:29 PM	#53
Debra Weinfeld Tourist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1	DVX100 and DCR-TRV37 I'm about to start editing a film shot on the DVX100, do I have to use the same camera to capture into FCP 3 or can I use the Sony DCR-TRV37. I have Cinema Tools for the pulldown. Thank you __________________ Putting the Pieces Together

August 19th, 2003, 02:12 PM	#54
Alex Ellerrman New Boot Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11	DVX 100 push to HD then projected digitally... Has anyone seen this done, and if so, could they share their thoughts on the end result? It would be cool to hear a success story of a film making that happen... thanks Alex

August 20th, 2003, 05:28 AM	#55
Mike Zorger Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norther VA Posts: 163	New Century Optics .3 fisheye for dvx100 Does anyone have the new .3 fisheye from century for the dvx100? It just came out a few weeks ago. If someone has atleast seen it on the came, is there vinyetting? and is it better than the vx1 with a mark 1 fisheye.?????

September 5th, 2003, 05:48 AM	#56
Mike Booth Tourist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Blackburn, England, UK Posts: 1	DVX100 PAL footage online If anyone wants to see an example of PAL footage from the DVX100. Unfortunately I have a problem with my computer system so have had to compress it to a .wmv file but it's still looking good. The link is here: http://www.pleasedsheep.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=46 If you want to contact me, or give me some feedback, leave it on my message board at my website, thanks... __________________ www.pleasedsheep.com

September 11th, 2003, 10:46 AM	#57
William Wallick Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 27	Timecode Will the DVX100 record drop frame time of day timecode? WW

September 15th, 2003, 06:49 AM	#58
Mike Zorger Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norther VA Posts: 163	handle for dvx Does anyone know how much that handle is that goes on the side of the dvx? Its black and George Clooney is holding it in a photo for his new HBO show.

September 16th, 2003, 10:52 PM	#59
Matthew Kaplan Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: United States Posts: 60	Renting Camera for Weekend, Settings? hello-- I am renting the DVX-100 for an upcoming weekend to shoot a short film. I want to get experience using the camera and making a short film. I won't have time to master the camera, so I was wondering if you could offer me which settings I should go with. I have Final Cut Pro 3 and a one chip sony mini-dv camera to import footage. What settings should I be at? I would like to shoot at 24fps to make it look more like film. I heard to shoot in 24p standard mode. If it turns out good, I might want to put it on a DVD... but mostly just for fun. I don't know aobut thick or thin. Or cinegamma settings. I need a crash course. I want to achieve a happy looking film... it's a comedy, so I want it to be bright, fun looking. Any tips?

September 21st, 2003, 10:35 AM	#60
Chung Lee Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 32	DVX100 Pal Best Price in Asian Hi! Anyone knows where to get the camera cheap?? because next time I will be in asian and will get this camera. I remember, when the price was about 2760 Euro in expandore.com, know it is about 3000 Euro again. Would be thankfull about all infos.