Sony V1 vs Sony HVR-A1 in low light

Phil Bloom · October 24th, 2006, 04:05 PM

it's just such a shame the v1 doesn't have a 1/3rd inch chips. I would be first in line if it did!

Paulo Teixeira · October 24th, 2006, 04:55 PM

Marcus Marchesseault,
That is definitely a good way in solving the V1u’s low light capabilities against the Z1u’s. 30 full frames with a shutter speed of 30 should give you a very decent picture quality.

Phil Bloom,
By using 1/3rd of an inch imagers and a 20X lens the camcorder would have been at least the size of the XH-G1/Z1u or bigger. To a lot of people the smaller size is worth it since using the Z1u for many hours at a time like I have can be a pain sometimes.

Now here’s the low light comparison that I want to see:
"XH-G1 vs. Z1u vs. V1u"

Peter Ferling · October 25th, 2006, 07:31 AM

Agree on the light weight factor. Using a medium/small camera means mobility. If your going on a tripod or in the studio, then size matters and you could rent or purchase a larger camera.

There is a difference when you shoot a two hour event on the field between an XL1s and an HC1. Combine that with a heavy coat and moving up and down a field or flight of stairs and you'll quickly forgive 1/4 chips.

Stu Holmes · October 25th, 2006, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter Ferling

Agree on the light weight factor. Using a medium/small camera means mobility. If your going on a tripod or in the studio, then size matters and you could rent or purchase a larger camera.

There is a difference when you shoot a two hour event on the field between an XL1s and an HC1. Combine that with a heavy coat and moving up and down a field or flight of stairs and you'll quickly forgive 1/4 chips.

Totally agree it's best to get the smallest/lightest cam that you can that meets your required specs.
Probability of taking your cam with you on a "shall i / shan't i" type of day, is inversely proportional to size and weight.

October 24th, 2006, 04:05 PM	#16
Phil Bloom Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 1,939	it's just such a shame the v1 doesn't have a 1/3rd inch chips. I would be first in line if it did! __________________ Philip Bloom Cinematographer, Director, Filmmaker www.philipbloom.net

October 24th, 2006, 04:55 PM	#17
Paulo Teixeira Trustee Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,773	Marcus Marchesseault, That is definitely a good way in solving the V1u’s low light capabilities against the Z1u’s. 30 full frames with a shutter speed of 30 should give you a very decent picture quality. Phil Bloom, By using 1/3rd of an inch imagers and a 20X lens the camcorder would have been at least the size of the XH-G1/Z1u or bigger. To a lot of people the smaller size is worth it since using the Z1u for many hours at a time like I have can be a pain sometimes. Now here’s the low light comparison that I want to see: "XH-G1 vs. Z1u vs. V1u" Last edited by Paulo Teixeira; October 24th, 2006 at 08:59 PM.

October 25th, 2006, 07:31 AM	#18
Peter Ferling Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyomissing, PA Posts: 1,141 Images: 57	Agree on the light weight factor. Using a medium/small camera means mobility. If your going on a tripod or in the studio, then size matters and you could rent or purchase a larger camera. There is a difference when you shoot a two hour event on the field between an XL1s and an HC1. Combine that with a heavy coat and moving up and down a field or flight of stairs and you'll quickly forgive 1/4 chips.