HD or 3CCD?
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HD or 3CCD?
What's everyone think of the new HD cameras being released? Is it worth doing the switch yet or, just buy a good 3CCD? I'm looking to update and am not sure where i should go..
- leonwestwind
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RE: HD or 3CCD?
I would have to say to mix it up depending on the movie and difference in shots. For example, sometimes when adding in special effects you may lose something graphix wise in the editing process. Thats a good time to use an HD. On your normal shots use a 3CCD. The combination should make the cameraflow pretty even. In this case you wouldn't have really detailed shot mixed in with muffled shots. There's always room for vintage shots with older cameras also.
I have a Sony HDR-HC1, which is HDV. I highly recommend it. I've never used a 3 CCD camcorder before, but the quality of my camcorder is awesome. It doesn't use a CCD, it uses a CMOS sensor. The video looks the best when you have a lot of light. The price is very low right now. I bought it when it was $1800 about a half a year ago. Now it can be bought for $1350. It had had a major price drop from the MSRP, which is $2000.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... ype=search
I think you should buy this as your next camcorder.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... ype=search
I think you should buy this as your next camcorder.
Thanks for your replys..Slimdog55, i agree that the HD is a great cam i just cant afford the dam thing! For now, Id like to settle with a good 3ccd chip cam that will deliver great results. I'll have to settle with tweeking my videos in post.. Anyone used or owns a Panasonic NVGS500?
--> http://www.camera888.com.au/product_detail.php?pID=1260
Is there a few other 3CCD cams people can reccomend to buy (and stay away from)
Thanks all again
EDIT**
After searching more i found this JVC HD cam at a reasonable price..
--> http://www.shoppersadvantage.com.au/Pro ... duct=31988 . I JVC a sh*thouse brand which is the reason why its so cheap? Worth getting..btw these are all Australian dollar prices
--> http://www.camera888.com.au/product_detail.php?pID=1260
Is there a few other 3CCD cams people can reccomend to buy (and stay away from)
Thanks all again
EDIT**
After searching more i found this JVC HD cam at a reasonable price..
--> http://www.shoppersadvantage.com.au/Pro ... duct=31988 . I JVC a sh*thouse brand which is the reason why its so cheap? Worth getting..btw these are all Australian dollar prices
Also, to get just that little bit sharper picture, use this to uprez to HD and then Downrez to SD.
http://redgiantsoftware.com/instanthd.html
Only $99
http://redgiantsoftware.com/instanthd.html
Only $99
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- Siratramus
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Sony HDR-HC1
The Sony HDR-HC1 is a brilliant camera. I am doing some fighting work on a film at the moment which is being shot on this camera. When the film is finished it is going to mbe burnt onto 35mm.
*interesting fact*
Also there was an aussie film made reasently called "Wolf Creek." It was also shot on the same camera and burnt to 35mm. The end result was of such a quality that Quinten Tarintino bought himself a person copy of the movie on 35mm.
*interesting fact*
Also there was an aussie film made reasently called "Wolf Creek." It was also shot on the same camera and burnt to 35mm. The end result was of such a quality that Quinten Tarintino bought himself a person copy of the movie on 35mm.
There is nothing more tragic than seeing your family torn apart by something a simple as a pack of wolves.
RE: Sony HDR-HC1
I watched Wolf Creek when it came out here in Australia- knew it was shot on HDV but not on my camera!lol.. its such a fantastic camera guys i highly suggest- fu*kin awesome camera