XH-A1 Vs. FX1000
dapoopta
17 Dec 2008 16:33
I am not sure.. what I have been reading is some people are saying the avchd is a superior codec to the HDV... I guess this is an arguementive type thing where one group says it is, other says no :-p. Not 100% sure what the facts say. I like the tapes, because then I have them already archived. There is an adapter for the fx1000, the mcr1 i think, that lets you record to CF. It runs ~$800, and I think you can dual record to CF and tape. That would be handy! I wish it were as simple as someone saying 'buy this camera' as it was with the hv30.
Normstock
17 Dec 2008 17:09
I think the Canon XH-A1 falls into that buy this camera at this moment. It is a proven work horse. Everything else you are considering is new and not standard, we are probably in a limbo period between two technologies.
Tape is still extremely useful because it is readily available, cheap and a recording and archival medium in one and high quality.
What the standard will become is anyone's guess, at the moment it is a bit like betamax and VHS.
If you realize that just because a new technology comes out, it does not automatically render todays camera useless. You can still make money with a Canon XH-A1 and will do for many years to come.
Norman
Tape is still extremely useful because it is readily available, cheap and a recording and archival medium in one and high quality.
What the standard will become is anyone's guess, at the moment it is a bit like betamax and VHS.
If you realize that just because a new technology comes out, it does not automatically render todays camera useless. You can still make money with a Canon XH-A1 and will do for many years to come.
Norman
JoLin
17 Dec 2008 17:27
The AVCHD (between 16 and 21 mbs) is more compressed to HDV (25 mbs) so that the cards get more minutes compared with the XDcam of EX1 (35mgs) but the quality ...
ironstrike
17 Dec 2008 17:48
The FX 1000 is a sexy looking camera, I think you should make your decision based on looks... Just kidding. ;)
I think the standard for the future will be direct to flash drives, (like p2 cards) ... When the stock market calms down I think investing in companies that produce flash drives would be a good idea.
Don't be scared of compression, Some compression types are very efficient and still look good (like png), however when a lot of little objects move it may create artifacts (like rain.) Im still in love with the 5d :)
I think the standard for the future will be direct to flash drives, (like p2 cards) ... When the stock market calms down I think investing in companies that produce flash drives would be a good idea.
Don't be scared of compression, Some compression types are very efficient and still look good (like png), however when a lot of little objects move it may create artifacts (like rain.) Im still in love with the 5d :)
dapoopta
17 Dec 2008 17:57
So out of these cameras, which would you choose:
z5u, fx1000, or xh-a1
z5u, fx1000, or xh-a1
zygistudio
17 Dec 2008 18:06
fx-1000
ironstrike
17 Dec 2008 18:20
I would choose Fx-1000
HVRZ5U is great, it has really good contrast, and a lot of features BUT if you are good at color correcting and after effects you don't necessarily need those features. So I would pick the FX-1000.
That canon camera is interlaced, and I think progressive scan is in higher demand.
HVRZ5U is great, it has really good contrast, and a lot of features BUT if you are good at color correcting and after effects you don't necessarily need those features. So I would pick the FX-1000.
That canon camera is interlaced, and I think progressive scan is in higher demand.
JoLin
17 Dec 2008 19:50
Fx-1000
dapoopta
18 Dec 2008 00:04
FX1000 in the lead so far :-).
How come the fx1000 is 1.2mp and the xha1 is 1.5mp?
How come the fx1000 is 1.2mp and the xha1 is 1.5mp?
JHDT_Productions
18 Dec 2008 01:50
Because canon is jealous.
Mark, progressive is higher demand? Is that because of the broadcast and movie industry?
Jake
Mark, progressive is higher demand? Is that because of the broadcast and movie industry?
Jake