Comparison EX1 - HVX200

[Ariel Sasaki]

Originally Posted by Steven Thomas

I've heard from some early tests it comes close to 1000 lines.
That sounds good to me!

Steven,

Yes,but if you watch the no-good example carefully,you can see MORE horizontal lines on the EX1 than the A1.

[Craig Kovatch]

Not to mention a lack of moire on the EX1.

[David Parks]

Originally Posted by Craig Kovatch

Not to mention a lack of moire on the EX1.

Boy that's the truth. Moire city on the Canon. XH looked harsh. The EX1 looked smoother to me.

Based on what I've read.

Z1U: 540 line Horizontal resolution.
HD 100: 700ish Horizontal resolution.
XH: 800 line Horizontal resolution.
EX1: 1000 line Horizontal resolution.

I'll point out the fact that you get what you pay for. More $ = more rez.

I'm sure we'll have to see more test/shootouts in the future.

[G.A. Kokes]

Keep in mind that the 1000 lines is based on shooting 1080i according to the literature.

Cheers,
G

[Steven Thomas]

Originally Posted by Ariel Sasaki

Steven,

Yes,but if you watch the no-good example carefully,you can see MORE horizontal lines on the EX1 than the A1.

Yes, I agree

[Kevin Shaw]

Originally Posted by David Parks

Z1U: 540 line Horizontal resolution.
HD 100: 700ish Horizontal resolution.
XH: 800 line Horizontal resolution.
EX1: 1000 line Horizontal resolution.

I'll point out the fact that you get what you pay for. More $ = more rez.

Price doesn't necessarily correlate to resolution, but for the EX1 it looks like you will get something for your money in that regard.

Canon XH-A1: 800 lines, $3250 after rebate
Z1U: 540 lines, $4400 after rebate
HD110U: 700 lines, $4400 with lens
HVX200: 540 lines, $5000 plus memory cards
EX1: 1000 lines, $7000 plus memory cards

(All prices per B&H - rounded up)

[Simon Wyndham]

Keep in mind that the 1000 lines is based on shooting 1080i according to the literature.

The DSC Labs resolution chart I saw also showed near 1000 lines (not quite, but near as dammit close enough) in progressive scan mode too. There was in fact zero change in resolution between i and p modes (and yes the camera was tested with both the shutter on and off) :-)

[Bjorn Wikman]

Originally Posted by Robert Schemitsch

I found this comparison between the two cams.
Unfortunately its in german, but there are quite a few pix.

http://www.slashcam.de/artikel/Test/...y-PMW-EX1.html

have fun...

In German? No problem! use googles webpage translator found here and translate the whole site ;)
http://www.google.com/language_tools?hl=en

Happy reading
/Bjorn.