Is the new NXCAM going to be comparable with the EX1r

Tom Robertson · February 23rd, 2010, 06:14 PM

Very interesting -- thanks!

Barry J. Weckesser · February 23rd, 2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Lee Colon

Looks very much like a comparison between my V1U and EX1 - definite low light advantage of the EX1 and definite sharpness increase - looking back over old clips with the V1U (and FX1 before that) - they now almost look like SD compared to the EX1.

Tom Hardwick · February 24th, 2010, 02:12 AM

Looks to be an exact half stop difference between the two cameras, but your tests don't show the very real differential focus advantages the bigger chips bestow, at the same field of view and aperture.

Marty Welk · February 24th, 2010, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Lee Colon

Sony NX5 & EX-1 comparison on Vimeo

thanks for doing that.

Tom Hardwick · February 24th, 2010, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Mayer

the main question to me is if this new NXCAM will give me the same or even a similar quality than the EX1, or is it going to be basically the same kind of HD I get now from my V1U??

The NX5 will never match the EX1-R and it's not designed to, it's aimed at a different market. It's certainly a step up on the V1 as those tiny ¼" chips struggle in the dark, and HDV has had its day, the production lines have ceased.

So no, the NX will never match the EX but then it does have its own advantages - like less mass, more zoom, on-board GPS, a lot cheaper and so on.

tom.

Corey Benoit · March 2nd, 2010, 03:43 AM

i just read through this thread, unless something changed, the nx5cam is Full raster 1920x1080...

David Heath · March 2nd, 2010, 05:47 AM

The recording format is 1920x1080, but the chips on the NXCAM can't fully do that justice - they are only 1 megapixel, not the 2 megapixel that are really needed to do 1920x1080 justice. (And which the EX has.)

Corey Benoit · March 2nd, 2010, 06:32 AM

oh ok....all in account shooting a indie film, post processing, then to dvd/blu-ray/online, will there be a big advantage/quality difference between the 2?

David Heath · March 2nd, 2010, 06:46 AM

I'd expect the EX to be better. The 2 megapixel chips don't simply mean sharper, they mean you can reduce detail enhancement without the picture looking too soft - that equates to "more natural".

Bigger chips also mean less depth of field, and there are a host of other differencesin practical use. True manual lenses for example, not via servo.

Corey Benoit · March 2nd, 2010, 06:58 AM

i know this may be slightly off subject but is this a good deal? and can this camera live up to the ex1r or nx5u?

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Ronn Kilby · March 2nd, 2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Lee Colon

Sony NX5 & EX-1 comparison on Vimeo

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Robert Young · March 2nd, 2010, 12:14 PM

My first glance at the NX5 gave me the impression that it would be about the size and weight of the V1- and be a considerable advantage over the EX1 in that department.
But looking closely at the specs, the EX1 is actually only about a pound heavier.

March 2nd, 2010, 12:14 PM	#27
Robert Young Trustee Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Coronado Island Posts: 1,472	My first glance at the NX5 gave me the impression that it would be about the size and weight of the V1- and be a considerable advantage over the EX1 in that department. But looking closely at the specs, the EX1 is actually only about a pound heavier. __________________ Bob

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Tom Robertson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Weirton, WV Posts: 412	Very interesting -- thanks!

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Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	Looks to be an exact half stop difference between the two cameras, but your tests don't show the very real differential focus advantages the bigger chips bestow, at the same field of view and aperture.

March 2nd, 2010, 03:43 AM	#21
Corey Benoit Major Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: www.faymusmedia.com Posts: 203	i just read through this thread, unless something changed, the nx5cam is Full raster 1920x1080...

March 2nd, 2010, 05:47 AM	#22
David Heath Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,699	The recording format is 1920x1080, but the chips on the NXCAM can't fully do that justice - they are only 1 megapixel, not the 2 megapixel that are really needed to do 1920x1080 justice. (And which the EX has.)

March 2nd, 2010, 06:32 AM	#23
Corey Benoit Major Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: www.faymusmedia.com Posts: 203	oh ok....all in account shooting a indie film, post processing, then to dvd/blu-ray/online, will there be a big advantage/quality difference between the 2?

March 2nd, 2010, 06:46 AM	#24
David Heath Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,699	I'd expect the EX to be better. The 2 megapixel chips don't simply mean sharper, they mean you can reduce detail enhancement without the picture looking too soft - that equates to "more natural". Bigger chips also mean less depth of field, and there are a host of other differencesin practical use. True manual lenses for example, not via servo.

March 2nd, 2010, 06:58 AM	#25
Corey Benoit Major Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: www.faymusmedia.com Posts: 203	i know this may be slightly off subject but is this a good deal? and can this camera live up to the ex1r or nx5u? Panasonic HVX 200 HD Camera + 16Gb P2 Card+ Barry Green book