a good mini B cam for EX1? at DVinfo.net

Mark Slocombe · February 16th, 2009, 11:07 AM

In the way that the Sony A1e makes quite a good, small, portable B camera to the Z1, any suggestions for a smaller companion (HD, file-based) for the EX1?

Craig Seeman · February 16th, 2009, 11:59 AM

JVC HM100. It uses XDCAM EX codec. It's a small 1/4" 3 CCD camera which lists under $4000. As to the camera picture quality, we'll have to see when it's released in a few weeks.

Erik Phairas · February 16th, 2009, 06:33 PM

don't know how well the pros would like it but I use a HDR Sr11. At Minute 3:08 in this video I switch from an EX3 to a SR11 for a few races..

Four Stroke Wars Dumont 11-08-08 on Vimeo

Ted OMalley · February 16th, 2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erik Phairas

don't know how well the pros would like it but I use a HDR Sr11. At Minute 3:08 in this video I switch from an EX3 to a SR11 for a few races..

Four Stroke Wars Dumont 11-08-08 on Vimeo

Erik,

This is very heartening. I've wondered what I could use as a B cam for my EX3, and didn't really consider my SR11 to be a possible solution. Of course, my "B" shots will generally be framed and lit differently, and I won't be generally blending it together as you've done, so I think I should be okay.

Thanks for the sample!

Erik Phairas · February 16th, 2009, 07:44 PM

Just remember in low light it will be harder to blend. The SR11 or any of the other "best Buy" camera lose a lot of detail as the light goes away. I don't think you could combine the two in a night shoot without it looking really drastic. Also if you are buying new, the new XR520 (replacement for the SR line of cams) has a new exmor R sensor that is even better in low light.

February 16th, 2009, 11:07 AM	#1
Mark Slocombe Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 120	a good mini B cam for EX1? In the way that the Sony A1e makes quite a good, small, portable B camera to the Z1, any suggestions for a smaller companion (HD, file-based) for the EX1? __________________ Mark Slocombe, CreationVideo http://www.creationvideo.com

February 16th, 2009, 06:33 PM	#3
Erik Phairas Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 628	don't know how well the pros would like it but I use a HDR Sr11. At Minute 3:08 in this video I switch from an EX3 to a SR11 for a few races.. Four Stroke Wars Dumont 11-08-08 on Vimeo __________________ EX3, Q6600 Quad core PC - Vista 64, Vegas 8.1 64bit, SR11 b-cam

February 16th, 2009, 07:44 PM	#5
Erik Phairas Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 628	Just remember in low light it will be harder to blend. The SR11 or any of the other "best Buy" camera lose a lot of detail as the light goes away. I don't think you could combine the two in a night shoot without it looking really drastic. Also if you are buying new, the new XR520 (replacement for the SR line of cams) has a new exmor R sensor that is even better in low light. __________________ EX3, Q6600 Quad core PC - Vista 64, Vegas 8.1 64bit, SR11 b-cam

February 16th, 2009, 11:59 AM	#2
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	JVC HM100. It uses XDCAM EX codec. It's a small 1/4" 3 CCD camera which lists under $4000. As to the camera picture quality, we'll have to see when it's released in a few weeks.