DVX100 Review at Digital Editing at DVinfo.net

Christopher Go · January 25th, 2003, 11:20 PM

Saw that over at Digital Video Editing they have a review of the AG-DVX100 written by Erik Holsinger. I haven't read it yet but thought some of you might appreciate yet another review of this camera.

Chris Hurd · January 25th, 2003, 11:58 PM

Thanks -- the link is http://www.dvformat.com/2003/01_jan/...nic_dvx100.htm

Dean Harrington · January 26th, 2003, 01:59 AM

good review - pretty fair to the cam.

Christopher Go · January 26th, 2003, 05:29 AM

They don't mention the audio sync issue however, unless I perused it too fast.

Nick Kerpchar · January 26th, 2003, 07:09 AM

Christopher is correct.

I read throught all four pages of the review twice and there was no mention of the audio synch nor color fringe issues. However, having said that, the review was nicely constructed with pictures of menues and some representative frame grabs.

Pound-for-pound and dollar-for-dollar it still appears that the DVX100 is a camcorder worth considering.

Nick

Jeff Donald · January 26th, 2003, 08:58 AM

The DVX100 is a great camera. The fact that is has issues is not unique. It's main competitors (Sony PD150 and Canon XL1S) have issues also.

If there were one best car, everyone would be driving it. Instead we have dozens of manufactures and hundreds, if not thousands, of models. Why do we insist that there must be one best video camera, when there are clearly, alternatives.

The DVX100 benefits from being the most current model in it's class. It offers features and benefits over and above it's competition. However, for some types of video production, it is not the best choice because certain issues (lack of AF in some modes, video delay, etc.). For many users these issues are non-issues, they deal with audio sync in post. However, in some productions, the issues result in disruptions to the work flow, post production delays etc. These users are better off looking at the alternatives. This is not a one size fits all industry.

Nick Kerpchar · January 26th, 2003, 01:47 PM

Jeff,
I couldn't agree with you more. Personally, my comments should have been preceded with the following disclaimer: "Let's have balanced reporting." BTW, I stopped looking for the Holy Grail of camcorders some time ago when I decided not to spend over $5,000 for one.

Cheers, Nick

January 25th, 2003, 11:20 PM	#1
Christopher Go Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 429	DVX100 Review at Digital Editing Saw that over at Digital Video Editing they have a review of the AG-DVX100 written by Erik Holsinger. I haven't read it yet but thought some of you might appreciate yet another review of this camera.

January 25th, 2003, 11:58 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Thanks -- the link is http://www.dvformat.com/2003/01_jan/...nic_dvx100.htm __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 26th, 2003, 01:59 AM	#3
Dean Harrington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 898	review good review - pretty fair to the cam.

January 26th, 2003, 08:58 AM	#6
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	The DVX100 is a great camera. The fact that is has issues is not unique. It's main competitors (Sony PD150 and Canon XL1S) have issues also. If there were one best car, everyone would be driving it. Instead we have dozens of manufactures and hundreds, if not thousands, of models. Why do we insist that there must be one best video camera, when there are clearly, alternatives. The DVX100 benefits from being the most current model in it's class. It offers features and benefits over and above it's competition. However, for some types of video production, it is not the best choice because certain issues (lack of AF in some modes, video delay, etc.). For many users these issues are non-issues, they deal with audio sync in post. However, in some productions, the issues result in disruptions to the work flow, post production delays etc. These users are better off looking at the alternatives. This is not a one size fits all industry. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

January 26th, 2003, 05:29 AM	#4
Christopher Go Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 429	They don't mention the audio sync issue however, unless I perused it too fast.

January 26th, 2003, 07:09 AM	#5
Nick Kerpchar Major Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 211	Christopher is correct. I read throught all four pages of the review twice and there was no mention of the audio synch nor color fringe issues. However, having said that, the review was nicely constructed with pictures of menues and some representative frame grabs. Pound-for-pound and dollar-for-dollar it still appears that the DVX100 is a camcorder worth considering. Nick

January 26th, 2003, 01:47 PM	#7
Nick Kerpchar Major Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 211	Jeff, I couldn't agree with you more. Personally, my comments should have been preceded with the following disclaimer: "Let's have balanced reporting." BTW, I stopped looking for the Holy Grail of camcorders some time ago when I decided not to spend over $5,000 for one. Cheers, Nick