48 Hour Film Shot with FX1 and Z1 at DVinfo.net

Chris Barcellos · April 6th, 2009, 05:20 PM

We shot this film for the Sacramento International Film Festival 48 hour competition with the FX1 and Z1.

YouTube - Overthrow

Overthrow on Vimeo

We got assigned action adventure. Line was: Is that a banana in your pocket or are you just happy to see me..

Matt Bigwood · April 7th, 2009, 12:21 AM

Hi Chris,

Nice work - can you tell me if there is a noticeable improvement in picture quality between the FX1 and the Z1? I've been using an FX1 for about four years and I am looking to upgrade my camera, but here in the UK the Z1 is a lot more expensive than an FX1 etc.

Matt

Chris Barcellos · April 7th, 2009, 01:15 AM

Matt:

Frankly, I don't think you get that much more by going to the Z-- unless you need the XLR inputs, and a few other features... I've worked around them, and frankly I prefer my FX1 just because I a used to it.

This film was shot 95% with the FX1, because that is my camera and I was shooting the A camera, and I just know it better. The Z1 has some benefits, and couple extra menu choices. I think the LCD is a bit better, and the of course it gives full view, and avoids the overscan issues we have with the FX1 LCD. That can make a difference in a shot with a boom over head. I know there is black expansion setting on the Z, that the FX1 doesnt have, but frankly, when we shoot the two together, in most situations, I can't tell which tape came from which camera.

For about a year I was messing with the HV20, but for the last 8 months I have gone back to shooting the FX1. A new toy is now in town,,,, I got a Canon 5d Mark II, but I wonder if after fighting it a while, I'll come back to the FX1 again. These are great cameras still !

I've even shot a few film using the much maligned Cineframe 24, and used Cineform to convert to 24p, and have been surprised at how good it does, considering the bad rep.

Matt Bigwood · April 7th, 2009, 04:05 AM

Thanks Chris

I do find the FX1's masked viewfinder image annoying, especially if I am shooting for web video and more appears on the screen than I could see on the viewfinder.

Maybe I should look at the Z7 as an alternative.

Alex Tigran · February 9th, 2013, 12:36 PM

Hi Chris,

I have an FX1, which camera settings were used? Ex. shutter speed ect. I shot at 60 and the screen shots do not seem that sharp.

Best Regards,

Alex

April 6th, 2009, 05:20 PM	#1
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	48 Hour Film Shot with FX1 and Z1 We shot this film for the Sacramento International Film Festival 48 hour competition with the FX1 and Z1. YouTube - Overthrow Overthrow on Vimeo We got assigned action adventure. Line was: Is that a banana in your pocket or are you just happy to see me.. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

April 7th, 2009, 12:21 AM	#2
Matt Bigwood Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 223	Hi Chris, Nice work - can you tell me if there is a noticeable improvement in picture quality between the FX1 and the Z1? I've been using an FX1 for about four years and I am looking to upgrade my camera, but here in the UK the Z1 is a lot more expensive than an FX1 etc. Matt Last edited by Matt Bigwood; April 7th, 2009 at 12:21 AM. Reason: typing errors

April 7th, 2009, 01:15 AM	#3
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Matt: Frankly, I don't think you get that much more by going to the Z-- unless you need the XLR inputs, and a few other features... I've worked around them, and frankly I prefer my FX1 just because I a used to it. This film was shot 95% with the FX1, because that is my camera and I was shooting the A camera, and I just know it better. The Z1 has some benefits, and couple extra menu choices. I think the LCD is a bit better, and the of course it gives full view, and avoids the overscan issues we have with the FX1 LCD. That can make a difference in a shot with a boom over head. I know there is black expansion setting on the Z, that the FX1 doesnt have, but frankly, when we shoot the two together, in most situations, I can't tell which tape came from which camera. For about a year I was messing with the HV20, but for the last 8 months I have gone back to shooting the FX1. A new toy is now in town,,,, I got a Canon 5d Mark II, but I wonder if after fighting it a while, I'll come back to the FX1 again. These are great cameras still ! I've even shot a few film using the much maligned Cineframe 24, and used Cineform to convert to 24p, and have been surprised at how good it does, considering the bad rep. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

February 9th, 2013, 12:36 PM	#5
Alex Tigran Tourist Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 3	Re: 48 Hour Film Shot with FX1 and Z1 Hi Chris, I have an FX1, which camera settings were used? Ex. shutter speed ect. I shot at 60 and the screen shots do not seem that sharp. Best Regards, Alex

April 7th, 2009, 04:05 AM	#4
Matt Bigwood Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 223	Thanks Chris I do find the FX1's masked viewfinder image annoying, especially if I am shooting for web video and more appears on the screen than I could see on the viewfinder. Maybe I should look at the Z7 as an alternative.