How would you compare the noise (grain) on a DVX-100 to a Sony VX series. at DVinfo.net

James A. Davis · December 28th, 2005, 07:59 PM

When I use the DVX-100 i see alot of noise as much as when I use the VX-1000 or 2000. Whats that about? Are my settings wrong?

Marcus Marchesseault · December 29th, 2005, 08:39 AM

What are your gain settings? If you are shooting in dim conditions and your camera is compensating by raising the gain, the graininess and lack of color will become apparent. The VX2000 is considered a very good camera in low light, so it may actually have less grain due to less gain needed in low light. The only factor that causes "grain" is gain, so look there first then look at other settings that may be causing the gain to automatically increase. Make sure you don't use too severe of a ND filter that may be causing gain increase.

Ash Greyson · December 29th, 2005, 11:58 PM

The DVX is a noisy camera, the 100b is the best of the bunch. That is the price you pay for more saturated colors.

ash =o)

December 28th, 2005, 07:59 PM	#1
James A. Davis Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 90	How would you compare the noise (grain) on a DVX-100 to a Sony VX series. When I use the DVX-100 i see alot of noise as much as when I use the VX-1000 or 2000. Whats that about? Are my settings wrong?

December 29th, 2005, 08:39 AM	#2
Marcus Marchesseault Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,961	What are your gain settings? If you are shooting in dim conditions and your camera is compensating by raising the gain, the graininess and lack of color will become apparent. The VX2000 is considered a very good camera in low light, so it may actually have less grain due to less gain needed in low light. The only factor that causes "grain" is gain, so look there first then look at other settings that may be causing the gain to automatically increase. Make sure you don't use too severe of a ND filter that may be causing gain increase.

December 29th, 2005, 11:58 PM	#3
Ash Greyson Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,689	The DVX is a noisy camera, the 100b is the best of the bunch. That is the price you pay for more saturated colors. ash =o)