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If this was XLR selectable inputs AND under 4000, like closer to 3500 or so, I'd get two of em to work side by side with my z7u on tv shows. |
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The FX1000 is going for $3,199 and is considered the prosumer camera of the two. The Z5U should come in somewhere around $4,500 or so, without the CF recorder. |
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wow, with the z7u at just a little over 500 more at b&h who'll not get the rest of the money for a removable lens, xlr, mru, etc. heck the mru has to be worth that much alone!
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I much preferred the mic input down low. This prevents a 1/8 cable from interfering with the lens barrel adjustments. Although from a mic mounting standpoint I understand why they would place the mic port up high near where a mic would be mounted. |
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I am not sure I understand where the $500 difference comes from. B & H has the Z7U at basically $6500. If the street price of the Z5U comes in at $4500, that is $2000 difference. They both have xlr's and the same size CMOS. The Z7 comes with the CF card recorder ($940 option for the Z5, available in Oct.). And the Z7 does have interchangeable lens capability. But the Z5 now boasts the widest lens offered on this class of camera and it is also a 20x zoom. And according to what I have read, the Z5 has slightly improved image processing which is supposed to deliver a slightly better image and slightly improved low light capability with less noise. So is the interchangeable lens worth $1000+ extra especially when you consider the improved image processing of the Z5? Tough call, for sure. For those on a limited budget, the Z5 seems to be a pretty attractive package.
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Actually, go check it out at B&H again. If you look just under the price $6,499 it says "Add To Cart For Lower Price" and when you click that snazzy little link, the price changes to a $5,399 which is not that far away from what all are saying the Z5 is gonna be. For the Z5 without all the Z7 "bonus" features it will have to be under $4000 to interest me.
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Cool. I stand corrected.
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Is this mini jack going to be clean or it will be full of interferences like the one on the FX7? http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/all-thing...connector.html |
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I can't keep up with all the new camera announcements! (Grin.) I've been shooting a lot on the EX1 and am in love. Trying out the EX3 today.
The Z5 looks more like a Z1 than the Z7 does. Heath
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FX1000 on its way!
They've announced the follow-up to the FX1! Yes folks, the HDR-FX1000 is on its way!
In a nutshell, along with all the usual features carried on from the FX1 the FX1000 boasts: * Film-like Progressive Scan 1080/24p, 1080/30p, or 1080/60i * 3x 1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensors w/ Exmor technology * Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP) Technology * G Lens: 29.5mm Wide-Angle to 590mm (20x) Telephoto * Superior low-light (1.5 LUX) shooting capabilities * 3x built-in neutral density (ND) filters * 3x manual rings for superior control: zoom, focus, and iris * 3.2" Xtra Fine LCD display1 (921k pixels) * Improved Noise Reduction (w/ Exmor col. A/D conversion) * 2:3 pull-down to 60i for editing on most HDV software * Minus Auto Gain Control (Minus AGC) * HDMI Connection * Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Slot * Multi-Language Menu * Switchable HDV/DV Format Recording * x.v. Color Technology * Histogram display I still don't know what most of the features mean, but I'm sure I'll have fun finding out :) Anyone care to shed some light?
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more information about HDR-FX1000 and HVR-Z5
Information about HDR-FX1000, HVR-Z5 and HVR-MRC1K
http://videokgb.ru/HVR-Z5.html Last edited by Grigory Volovich; September 16th, 2008 at 03:59 AM. Reason: addon |
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