What is your Main HD Video Camera? at DVinfo.net

Denny Kyser · July 22nd, 2009, 03:12 PM

I am curious to what you use for your main camera. I hear so much about CCD and CMOS sensors.

Just curious for those who shoot HD, what is your main camera, and if you were to upgrade right now, what would you upgrade to?

I have fought low light enough with my XH A1's that I am selling them, doing less weddings but going to get something better in low light. I understand I will have to light at wedding receptions, but cant during the weddings, and many of my churches are quite dark. Dark enough I had to use +12 gain at times with the XH A1.

Thanks

Thanh Nguyen · July 22nd, 2009, 03:33 PM

get the EX3 or anything aht 1/2 chip

Denny Kyser · July 22nd, 2009, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thanh Nguyen

get the EX3 or anything aht 1/2 chip

I do not see anything that the EX3 has over the EX1 that I would use unless I am missing something. And its a lot more money.

Warren Kawamoto · July 22nd, 2009, 04:59 PM

My main camera is the EX1, will add an EX3 when I can.

Thanh Nguyen · July 22nd, 2009, 05:11 PM

shoulder mount and hybrid view finder i'm sure many more that all i can think of for now

Bill Ravens · July 22nd, 2009, 05:24 PM

A Cam: Sony EX1
B Cam: JVC HD110 w/ 35mm adapter

All I ever need.

Ethan Cooper · July 22nd, 2009, 06:40 PM

Opps, disregard my post. Nevermind.

Lukas Siewior · July 22nd, 2009, 07:01 PM

On a cheaper side - FX1000/Z5 for me.

Denny Kyser · July 22nd, 2009, 07:20 PM

Glad to see so many EX1's thats the way I am leaning.

Franklin Bencosme · July 22nd, 2009, 07:25 PM

Here Z5 and FX1000......Great low light.......uffff

Michael Ojjeh · July 22nd, 2009, 08:24 PM

I use the H1 for my main camera and the A1 for a second camera.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denny Kyser

I have fought low light enough with my XH A1's that I am selling them, doing less weddings but going to get something better in low light. I understand I will have to light at wedding receptions, but cant during the weddings, and many of my churches are quite dark. Dark enough I had to use +12 gain at times with the XH A1.

Denny, on the A1 try to shoot in 30f and not to use any preset, and if you still need more light then use +6 gain (I never use +12).

Randy Panado · July 23rd, 2009, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denny Kyser

I am curious to what you use for your main camera. I hear so much about CCD and CMOS sensors.

Just curious for those who shoot HD, what is your main camera, and if you were to upgrade right now, what would you upgrade to?

I have fought low light enough with my XH A1's that I am selling them, doing less weddings but going to get something better in low light. I understand I will have to light at wedding receptions, but cant during the weddings, and many of my churches are quite dark. Dark enough I had to use +12 gain at times with the XH A1.

Thanks

I would suggest to try my PFVISION preset. It's been great when I used to have my A1 for lowlight (better than the standard settings or any other presets I've tried). Look in the XH-A1 sample clips section.

I currently use an HMC150 as main cam and 5dmk2 as B cam. Probably going to add another HMC150 or 5dmk2 to the stable in the next 6 months. I would highly recommend taking a look at the HMC150. You can get 2 for the price of an EX1. If you don't need overcranking in cam and full raster chips, the HMC150 is a good contender.

Gabriel Gordillo · July 23rd, 2009, 01:43 PM

I am in the midst of planning to make the jump to HD. The Ex-1 generates great images however the rolling shutter issue is something that makes me think it twice. Some of the key moments to me in a wedding day are when the bride walks down the aisle with her father, when the bride/groom make their entrance to the reception/their first dance/ cutting of the cake/etc. However this is when everyone from uncle bob to the main photographer is snapping away flashes at a rapid pace. I am always afraid someone is going to notice the half exposed frames and ask "is this a mistake?". Perhaps it will never happen but with the announcement of the firmware for the hpx-300 hopefully should show Sony to wake up.

Also, I have a set of anton-bauer batteries I hate to go to waste along with its charger, adding on the accessories (mics, wireless receivers) to a small camera just makes me think is the hpx300 a viable option? Perhaps JVC? too many choices.

Vince Baker · July 23rd, 2009, 03:26 PM

FX1 for me, happy with performance and brought a second for a really good price...

Love it when new models come out as good older models that are still sold are available at bargain prices...

Michael Padilla · July 23rd, 2009, 03:48 PM

5DM2 BABY!

I just sold my XLH1 and one of my XHA1's.. replaced it with a 5DM2 Lenses and gear. Happy I did.. now I want three more.

July 22nd, 2009, 03:12 PM	#1
Denny Kyser Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Warren, Pa Posts: 785	What is your Main HD Video Camera? I am curious to what you use for your main camera. I hear so much about CCD and CMOS sensors. Just curious for those who shoot HD, what is your main camera, and if you were to upgrade right now, what would you upgrade to? I have fought low light enough with my XH A1's that I am selling them, doing less weddings but going to get something better in low light. I understand I will have to light at wedding receptions, but cant during the weddings, and many of my churches are quite dark. Dark enough I had to use +12 gain at times with the XH A1. Thanks __________________ 2 Canon XF305's Kyser Photography www.kyserphoto.com

July 22nd, 2009, 06:40 PM	#7
Ethan Cooper Trustee Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 1,400 Images: 5	Opps, disregard my post. Nevermind. __________________ ∅ -Ethan Cooper

July 22nd, 2009, 07:20 PM	#9
Denny Kyser Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Warren, Pa Posts: 785	Glad to see so many EX1's thats the way I am leaning. __________________ 2 Canon XF305's Kyser Photography www.kyserphoto.com

July 23rd, 2009, 01:43 PM	#13
Gabriel Gordillo Tourist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Union City, NJ Posts: 4	Main HD Camera CMOS Rolling Shutter for Receptions I am in the midst of planning to make the jump to HD. The Ex-1 generates great images however the rolling shutter issue is something that makes me think it twice. Some of the key moments to me in a wedding day are when the bride walks down the aisle with her father, when the bride/groom make their entrance to the reception/their first dance/ cutting of the cake/etc. However this is when everyone from uncle bob to the main photographer is snapping away flashes at a rapid pace. I am always afraid someone is going to notice the half exposed frames and ask "is this a mistake?". Perhaps it will never happen but with the announcement of the firmware for the hpx-300 hopefully should show Sony to wake up. Also, I have a set of anton-bauer batteries I hate to go to waste along with its charger, adding on the accessories (mics, wireless receivers) to a small camera just makes me think is the hpx300 a viable option? Perhaps JVC? too many choices.

July 23rd, 2009, 03:48 PM	#15
Michael Padilla Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: O.C., CA United States Posts: 337	5DM2 BABY! I just sold my XLH1 and one of my XHA1's.. replaced it with a 5DM2 Lenses and gear. Happy I did.. now I want three more. __________________ -M www.visualmasterpiece.com

July 22nd, 2009, 03:33 PM	#2
Thanh Nguyen Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 323	get the EX3 or anything aht 1/2 chip

July 22nd, 2009, 04:59 PM	#4
Warren Kawamoto Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,435	My main camera is the EX1, will add an EX3 when I can.

July 22nd, 2009, 05:11 PM	#5
Thanh Nguyen Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 323	shoulder mount and hybrid view finder i'm sure many more that all i can think of for now

July 22nd, 2009, 05:24 PM	#6
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	A Cam: Sony EX1 B Cam: JVC HD110 w/ 35mm adapter All I ever need.

July 22nd, 2009, 07:01 PM	#8
Lukas Siewior Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lyndhurst, NJ, USA Posts: 408	On a cheaper side - FX1000/Z5 for me.

July 22nd, 2009, 07:25 PM	#10
Franklin Bencosme Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dominican Republic Posts: 135	Here Z5 and FX1000......Great low light.......uffff

July 23rd, 2009, 03:26 PM	#14
Vince Baker Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 118	FX1 for me, happy with performance and brought a second for a really good price... Love it when new models come out as good older models that are still sold are available at bargain prices...