Just finished my first project with a new EX1R at DVinfo.net

Duane Adam · March 2nd, 2010, 09:49 PM

Wow, I love this camera. The video looks sharper than the stills shot with a Nikon D300. Put it through its paces with time lapse, slow and fast motion, day and night shots. I found it easy to use although I did buy and watch the Doug Jensen DVD which helped quite a bit.

A few observations...going to need another battery as the stock doesn't last long enough. Also wish the slow motion was possible at the highest resolution although the 1280 x 720 is acceptable. The XDCAM format is easier to edit than I expected, much better than AVCHD, and the tapeless workflow rocks.

Was it worth the price? After seeing the quality it's capable of I would have to say yes.

Thane Silliker · March 3rd, 2010, 05:21 PM

Thanks for the review. I am looking very strongly at the EX1R. Did the box come with mic included?

Duane Adam · March 6th, 2010, 08:31 PM

It has built in mics but I haven't used them yet, only outboard wireless so far.

March 2nd, 2010, 09:49 PM	#1
Duane Adam Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 398	Just finished my first project with a new EX1R Wow, I love this camera. The video looks sharper than the stills shot with a Nikon D300. Put it through its paces with time lapse, slow and fast motion, day and night shots. I found it easy to use although I did buy and watch the Doug Jensen DVD which helped quite a bit. A few observations...going to need another battery as the stock doesn't last long enough. Also wish the slow motion was possible at the highest resolution although the 1280 x 720 is acceptable. The XDCAM format is easier to edit than I expected, much better than AVCHD, and the tapeless workflow rocks. Was it worth the price? After seeing the quality it's capable of I would have to say yes.

March 3rd, 2010, 05:21 PM	#2
Thane Silliker Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Ontario Posts: 94	Thanks for the review. I am looking very strongly at the EX1R. Did the box come with mic included? __________________ Regards, Thane Silliker, London, Ontario

March 6th, 2010, 08:31 PM	#3
Duane Adam Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 398	It has built in mics but I haven't used them yet, only outboard wireless so far.