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Martyn Hull · January 29th, 2009, 11:43 AM

Are the Z-5 FX-1000 classed as pro or semi pro cams,i thought semi pro but some say they are pro it would be nice if it was clarified.

Adam Gold · January 29th, 2009, 12:38 PM

Z5 = Pro
FX1000 = Consumer or "Prosumer"

Greg Laves · January 29th, 2009, 12:44 PM

FWIW, I am not sure how classifying it as pro or semi-pro relates to what comes out of the camera. But I got to see footage that I shot on the Discovery Channel last night. The program was called "The Detonators". The A cameras were 2 - Pansonic 900s, while the B cameras were, 3 - V1's and 1 - Z1. They certainly used a great deal of V1/Z1 footage in the final production. Does that mean it is a pro camera? I got paid. BTW, if you look for information about the V1, Z1, Z7, Z5, etc. on Sony's web site, you will find it is listed under Sony Pro video.

Zach Love · January 29th, 2009, 01:39 PM

I have a lot of experience shooting w/ the Z1 & Z7.

Both of those cameras can do 98% of what the Betacams & DVCPro cameras that I've used.

I still see a difference between the large cameras & the smaller ones, but the gap is small & getting smaller.

So I'd say the Z5 is ground leve professional, which bleeds into top of the line prosumer.
FX1000 is prosumer through & through.

Adam Gold · January 29th, 2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Laves

FWIW, I am not sure how classifying it as pro or semi-pro relates to what comes out of the camera.

Yes, of course you are correct; it doesn't. I was just basing this on what Sony says, based on what division they stick the various cams into.

Martyn Hull · January 30th, 2009, 04:20 AM

Thanks for the replies so i guess the Z-1 comes into the pro bracket as well.

Adam Gold · January 30th, 2009, 01:30 PM

Generally speaking, anything with an HVR in the front is from the Pro division; anything with HDR is consumer.

Harm Millaard · January 31st, 2009, 09:30 AM

Maybe try another rule of thumb:

Consumer: Anything under 6 pounds
Pro-sumer: Anything from 6 pounds and upward with at least 2 XLR connectors
Professional: Anything from 10 pounds and upward with interchangeable lens and all manual controls, XLR connectors and a choice of battery connections

Jun Galinato · January 31st, 2009, 11:24 AM

Professional Camcorder = any camcorder that is used for paid gigs.
Consumer Camcorder = any camcorder used only for pleasure, family and not paid gigs.

Jun

January 29th, 2009, 11:43 AM	#1
Martyn Hull Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England Posts: 444	semi pro or pro Are the Z-5 FX-1000 classed as pro or semi pro cams,i thought semi pro but some say they are pro it would be nice if it was clarified.

January 31st, 2009, 11:24 AM	#9
Jun Galinato Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 231	Professional Camcorder = any camcorder that is used for paid gigs. Consumer Camcorder = any camcorder used only for pleasure, family and not paid gigs. Jun __________________ Sony Z7U, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 24-105 F4L, Canon 70-200 F2.8L, Canon 580 EXII, Zoom H2.

January 29th, 2009, 12:38 PM	#2
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Z5 = Pro FX1000 = Consumer or "Prosumer"

January 29th, 2009, 12:44 PM	#3
Greg Laves Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 640	FWIW, I am not sure how classifying it as pro or semi-pro relates to what comes out of the camera. But I got to see footage that I shot on the Discovery Channel last night. The program was called "The Detonators". The A cameras were 2 - Pansonic 900s, while the B cameras were, 3 - V1's and 1 - Z1. They certainly used a great deal of V1/Z1 footage in the final production. Does that mean it is a pro camera? I got paid. BTW, if you look for information about the V1, Z1, Z7, Z5, etc. on Sony's web site, you will find it is listed under Sony Pro video.

January 29th, 2009, 01:39 PM	#4
Zach Love Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 944	I have a lot of experience shooting w/ the Z1 & Z7. Both of those cameras can do 98% of what the Betacams & DVCPro cameras that I've used. I still see a difference between the large cameras & the smaller ones, but the gap is small & getting smaller. So I'd say the Z5 is ground leve professional, which bleeds into top of the line prosumer. FX1000 is prosumer through & through.

January 30th, 2009, 04:20 AM	#6
Martyn Hull Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England Posts: 444	Thanks for the replies so i guess the Z-1 comes into the pro bracket as well.

January 30th, 2009, 01:30 PM	#7
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Generally speaking, anything with an HVR in the front is from the Pro division; anything with HDR is consumer.

January 31st, 2009, 09:30 AM	#8
Harm Millaard Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,832	Maybe try another rule of thumb: Consumer: Anything under 6 pounds Pro-sumer: Anything from 6 pounds and upward with at least 2 XLR connectors Professional: Anything from 10 pounds and upward with interchangeable lens and all manual controls, XLR connectors and a choice of battery connections