Just ordered an HD1000!

Chris McMahon · September 24th, 2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Gene Gajewski

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Just sayin'.

Bryan Daugherty · September 27th, 2009, 01:35 AM

Just had to tell someone, I am ordering my second HD1000u this week when B&H re-opens and am pretty psyched about it. I am also ordering a pelican case (1640) so they can both be in the same case. Very excited....

Marc S. Brown · September 29th, 2009, 04:00 PM

Ever think about supplementing with the Sony HDR-HC9? It's got the exact same innards, yet about $900 less. Might be a good second camera choice...

Bryan Daugherty · September 29th, 2009, 05:01 PM

In this case, I am purchasing it to use for a specific client and the body counts. I actually picked up some extra work specifically to cover this expense, so I am not too worried about the $900 extra. After this purchase, I hope to upgrade to an i7 system and get a primera bravo II, then my next focus is to transition to EX3's within the next 1-1.5 yrs but we will see where it all goes...

For now, I am psyched to be getting another HD1000U.

Jonathan W. Hickman · October 8th, 2009, 08:44 AM

I have three Sony's, and the HC9 is an excellent third camera for me.

I think it delivers a better image than the HD1000u. I don't really know why, but stuff out of the HC9 looks better (the HC9 is a newer model, the HD1000u is more like a HC7, I think).

And the HC9 is a quieter camera than the HD1000u. The HD1000u has a hollow plastic body and the zoom makes noise (I hardly use it these days). But you have to be careful not to tap on the body of the camera with your fingers. If you're using a shotgun, that sound can be picked up. Strategic use of the soft side of velcro can help dampen such sounds.

My "A" camera is the FX1000, which is serving me very well.

But here's a real advantage to the HC9: size!

On a recent shoot, I was able to get that camera into a place that would have thrown me out with anything bigger. I always carry the HC9 for flexibility. You can look like a consumer and shoot like a prosumer with the HC9.

Adam Gold · October 8th, 2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonathan W. Hickman

...the HC9 is a newer model, the HD1000u is more like a HC7, I think...

Yes, but the HC7 and HC9 are identical except for the paint job.

Jonathan W. Hickman · October 28th, 2009, 12:50 PM

I think that the HC9 has peaking and the HD1000U does not. I'll have to check that out. I've been using the HD1000U for a game show I've been shooting and it is great to have the two shoes for a light and my wireless, but the image out of my FX1000 is far better of course.

Adam Gold · October 28th, 2009, 02:17 PM

Excellent catch! The HC9 does indeed have peaking, which neither the HC7 nor the HD1000 do.

Dave Blackhurst · October 28th, 2009, 03:38 PM

There were several minor feature changes/improvements on the HC9 over the HC7 when released, and while it's hard to know exactly WHY, the HC9 did seem to produce slightly better image quality - probably minor firmware tweaks...

Artur Szutenberg · November 2nd, 2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Blackhurst

probably minor firmware tweaks...

Maybe then it is chance to put HC9 firmware in HD1000 cam. While hardware is the same it doesn't seem so dificult :) Any info?

September 27th, 2009, 01:35 AM	#62
Bryan Daugherty Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky - USA Posts: 552	Pretty excited Just had to tell someone, I am ordering my second HD1000u this week when B&H re-opens and am pretty psyched about it. I am also ordering a pelican case (1640) so they can both be in the same case. Very excited.... __________________ 3x-HD1000u - Ikan 8000HD- custom i7 PC - Vegas Pro 13 and 11 64 bit - Premiere Pro CS4 - and a whole mess of other equipment...

September 29th, 2009, 04:00 PM	#63
Marc S. Brown Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jenkinsburg,GA. Posts: 39	Hope you enjoy! Ever think about supplementing with the Sony HDR-HC9? It's got the exact same innards, yet about $900 less. Might be a good second camera choice...

September 29th, 2009, 05:01 PM	#64
Bryan Daugherty Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky - USA Posts: 552	In this case, I am purchasing it to use for a specific client and the body counts. I actually picked up some extra work specifically to cover this expense, so I am not too worried about the $900 extra. After this purchase, I hope to upgrade to an i7 system and get a primera bravo II, then my next focus is to transition to EX3's within the next 1-1.5 yrs but we will see where it all goes... For now, I am psyched to be getting another HD1000U. __________________ 3x-HD1000u - Ikan 8000HD- custom i7 PC - Vegas Pro 13 and 11 64 bit - Premiere Pro CS4 - and a whole mess of other equipment...

October 8th, 2009, 08:44 AM	#65
Jonathan W. Hickman Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: United States Posts: 81	I have three Sony's, and the HC9 is an excellent third camera for me. I think it delivers a better image than the HD1000u. I don't really know why, but stuff out of the HC9 looks better (the HC9 is a newer model, the HD1000u is more like a HC7, I think). And the HC9 is a quieter camera than the HD1000u. The HD1000u has a hollow plastic body and the zoom makes noise (I hardly use it these days). But you have to be careful not to tap on the body of the camera with your fingers. If you're using a shotgun, that sound can be picked up. Strategic use of the soft side of velcro can help dampen such sounds. My "A" camera is the FX1000, which is serving me very well. But here's a real advantage to the HC9: size! On a recent shoot, I was able to get that camera into a place that would have thrown me out with anything bigger. I always carry the HC9 for flexibility. You can look like a consumer and shoot like a prosumer with the HC9.

October 28th, 2009, 12:50 PM	#67
Jonathan W. Hickman Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: United States Posts: 81	I think that the HC9 has peaking and the HD1000U does not. I'll have to check that out. I've been using the HD1000U for a game show I've been shooting and it is great to have the two shoes for a light and my wireless, but the image out of my FX1000 is far better of course.

October 28th, 2009, 02:17 PM	#68
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Excellent catch! The HC9 does indeed have peaking, which neither the HC7 nor the HD1000 do.

October 28th, 2009, 03:38 PM	#69
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	There were several minor feature changes/improvements on the HC9 over the HC7 when released, and while it's hard to know exactly WHY, the HC9 did seem to produce slightly better image quality - probably minor firmware tweaks...