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| http://dvformat.digitalmedianet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=33933
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HC1 | • Best Camcorder Over $2000: Sony HDR-FX1 • Best Camcorder Under $2000: Sony HDR-HC1 • Best Camcorder Under $1250: Canon Optura 600 • Best Camcorder Under $1000: JVC GR-X5 • Best Camcorder Under $800: Panasonic PV-GS250 • Best Camcorder Under $600: Panasonic PV-GS150 • Best Camcorder Under $400: Panasonic PV-GS19 • Best Camcorder Under $300: JVC GR-D270 • Best High-End DVD Camcorder: Sony DCR-DVD403 • Best Low-End DVD Camcorder: Panasonic VDR-M75 • Best Flash Media Camcorder: JVC GZ-MC500
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720p - 24P Canon 1080i
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Panasonic
1080i and 720p 24p | Sony 1080i
Canon
XH G1 $7000 Professional Jackpack -- more
info here | If you need HD SDI, Gen Lock,
and Time Code, then the XH G1 is the HD camcorder for you.
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Canon:
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XL H1 -- more info here |
The XL H1, XH G1 and XH A1 share
the same DSP and CCD block -- Digic DV II digital signal
processor, and three 1/3rd-inch 1.67mp CCDs
in native 16:9 shape with 1440 x 1080 effective pixels.
The XL H1, XH G1 and XH A1 offer
30F and 24F Frame modes in addition to standard 60i recording.
All three cameras provide dual
XLR audio inputs with manual level controls, still photo recording to SD
memory card, video image adjustments spanning 23 custom preset parameters,
analog component video output, composite BNC video output, LANC and FireWire.
All use the same Canon BP-9xx
series camcorder batteries including the largest BP-970G.
All three cameras record 1080i
HDV onboard to tape.
All are optionally upgradeable
to European compatibility (50i and 25F frame rates).
Canon's Console camera control
software works with all three cameras.
There are other similarities
as well, including Clear Scan recording, Skin Detail adjustment, and White
Balance adjustment in 100° Kelvin increments common to all three cameras.
Q What do the XH cameras have
that the XL H1 doesn't?
A The XH series camcorders
include a few features not found on the XL H1, such as
a new, very fast autofocus technology
called "Instant AF" which utilizes a passive IR
sensor.
On the XH G1, the HD and SD output
over SDI embeds audio and Time Code along with video, whereas SDI output
is video only (without audio or Time Code) on the XL H1.
The XH series camcorder lenses
have manual iris control rings and a wider field of view compared
to the XL H1.
Some of their custom preset image
controls have an adjustment range of +50 to -50 -- compared to +9 to -9 on the
XL H1
Master RGB adjustment at the
CCD level is 140% greater than that of the XL H1.
There is a new Sky Detail Control
feature, similar to Skin Detail Control, and a separate six-axis color
correction feature.
The camera menu displays are
customizable, and user-programmable function buttons which can be set up
as desired, as an example for "shockless" adjustment of white balance,
gain, or exposure.
Q What does the XL H1 have
that these cameras don't?
A The XL H1 is part of the
Canon XL series of modular camera systems.
Among other interchangeable components,
the XL H1 offers interchangeable lenses while the XH camcorders have built-in
lenses which are not interchangeable.
Unlike the XL H1, the XH series
camcorders do not offer four-channel audio
recording, nor do their accessory shoes
accept Advanced Accessory Shoe attachments such as the Canon MA-300 XLR
audio input block or the Canon VL-3 video light.
Panasonic announced that their
hotly anticipated AG-HVX200, which also happens to be the world's first
hand-held hi-definition camcorder with P2 card support. It will be available
starting December 29, 2005.
The HVX200 can take videos in
21 formats, and can record high-definition video in 1080i and 720p DVCPRO
HD quality. This just beats the pants off other camcorders. One of the
main advantages with the DVCPRO format, of course, is that each frame can
be separately edited thanks to the intra-frame compression implemented.
The camera comes with two P2
card slots for storage. A huge plus point with P2 is that there are no
moving parts in the recording path making it resistant to environmental
conditions. You also have the option to choose DV tapes for storage thanks
to the inclusion of the Mini-DV tape drive.
A feature-packed camcorder, the
HVX200 allows you to shoot fast or slow action in 720p at different frame
rates. Weighing in at just over five pounds, it is housed in a magnesium
alloy diecast chassis making it rugged.
The barebones HVX200 is available
for US $5,995, while for $6,995 you get the camera and two 4GB P2 cards.
If you want a couple of 8GB P2 cards, shell out $9,995. More info is available
from Panasonic's website.
Panasonic AG-HVX200 Camcorder
Features * True high definition image
quality with low-compression DVCPRO HD intraframe recording * Multiple formats: DVCPRO HD,
DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO, DV selectable * High definition recording
formats: 1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/24pA, 1080/30p, 720p (variable frame
rates) * Standard definition recording
formats: 480/60i, 480/24p, 480pA, 480/30p * CineSwitchTM technology for
variable frame rates in 720p mode: 12, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, 32, 36,
48, 60fps * 1/3" 16:9 native high-sensitivity
progressive 3-CCD with 1080/60p scanning * New DSP with 14-bit A/D conversion
and 19-bit internal processing for unprecedented accuracy * 16:9/4:3 switchable for standard
definition recording, 16:9 native for HD * Wide angle Leica Dicomar HD
lens with optical image stabilizer (motorized/manual mode switchable) * High resolution 235,000 pixel
.44" electronic viewfinder (EVF) with 90 degree tilt and detail function
(for easier focusing) * High resolution 210,000 pixel
flip-out 270 degree 3.5" LCD display * Thumbnail display for easy
searching and file information * Auto/manual focus with focus
assist (even during recording) * Cam-driven manual zoom * 13X zoom range: focal length
= 4.2 to 55mm (35mm equivalent: 32.5 to 423) * Advanced gamma functions and
eight gamma settings including two CineGammaTM modes and NewsGammaTM mode * Advanced image adjustments:
color matrix, detail, chroma phase, color temp, knee points * Two ND filters: 1/8, 1/64 * 82mm filter diameter * Two P2 card slots with hot
swap capability * Hot swap, loop, pre-record
(3 seconds in HD, 7 seconds in SD), one shot, and interval recording functions * Mini-DV tape transport for
DV recording * Internal downconversion and
frame rate conversion from HD source recorded on P2 cards to Mini-DV tape * 48kHz 16-bit 4-channel PCM
audio (2 XLRs with phantom power) * Built-in stereo microphone
(unidirectional microphone optional) * Audio dials and flexible input
selection * Analog component (Y, Pb, Pr)
output * Composite input/output * S-Video input/output * Standard IEEE 1394 interface * External recording to FOCUS
FireStore FS-100 via IEEE 1394 streaming * Host mode for transferring
previously recorded content on P2 cards to an external hard drive via IEEE
1394 * Compatible with nonlinear
editing systems from Apple, Avid and Canopus * USB 2.0 * SD memory card slot for sharing
scene files * Remote control for zoom, record
(start/stop) * Remote control for focus,
iris control * SMPTE timecode reader/generator
with timecode matching with multiple cameras via IEEE 1394 * SMPTE color bars * Three programmable user buttons * Six pre-set scene files (user
programmable) * Shot marker function * Slow, synchro and high speed
shutter * White balance with auto tracking
white function * Trigger and zoom control on
upper handle grip * Ultra-tough magnesium alloy
chassis * Supplied accessories include
CG-AD54SE/1B Lithium-Ion 7.2V / 5400mA snap-on battery, AG-B15 AC adaptor/battery
charger, microphone holder, component video cables with RCA-BNC adaptors,
remote control, shoulder strap and instruction manual
JVC Camcorder - JVC GY-HD110U
The JVC GY-HD110U is a revised version
of JVC's ProHD camera. The initial version, the GY-HD100U was the first
HDV camera to record true progressive images at 24 frames a second while
maintaining a professional style ENG form factor. All previous features
have been included in this model along with some extras that will increase
overall usability. The GY-HD110U is a direct result of extensive research
through user based feedback and is a testament to JVC's commitment to providing
the most complete video cameras for professionals.
Features include a black and white viewfinder display
mode, choice of three image formats on composite out, a special mirror
mode when flipping the LCD, along with many others. These additions do
not change the appearance of the camera. Everything is identical to its
predecessor, making the overall feel very familiar to users of previous
versions. This kit comes equipped with a full Anton Bauer battery package
including a charger and plate that attaches to the camera. Additionally
the unit comes with a camera light for extra illumination in low light
situations.
Key Features
• Viewing Enhancements
The GY-HD110 has many enhanced viewing options, such
as the ability to display both the LCD and viewfinder images simultaneously
when using an Anton Bauer, IDX, or PAG battery mount. The camera also includes
a black and white viewfinder function to help camera operators' monitor
contrast. The focus assist technology on the camera has also been improved
to include more viewing modes. Lastly, the LCD can now be mirrored when
flipped vertically, which is especially useful in news gathering where
self-viewing is necessary. • Increased Audio Control
Audio capability has been increased with an audio limiter
in manual mode, a 13-segment audio level indicator along with manual audio
control within full auto shooting mode (FAS). Full auto mode can be very
helpful in situations such as news gathering, where time management is
critical. These extra audio controls give operators more flexibility when
shooting in hostile shooting conditions. • MPEG-2 Based Encoding
JVC is one of the original developers of the MPEG-2
compression system. MPEG-2 is an interframe encoding system that combines
multiple frames of digital picture data into a group of pictures (GOP).
It then removes redundant information from the GOP resulting in far greater
efficiency than with intraframe systems, such as DV, that compress every
frame separately. JVC pioneered high definition MPEG-2 recording with its
D-VHS format used by major motion picture studios for screening and playback
of dailies. JVC's advanced MPEG-2 codecs are used by major television networks
and satellite providers. In the GY-HD110U JVC has utilized a highly efficient
MPEG-2 codec that compresses the full HD resolution without downsizing
the image. • 24-Frame Cine-Style Capture and Recording
Twenty-four frames per second progressive acquisition
produces recorded images that have a more polished, film-like appearance
than typical interlaced video cameras. Virtually all high end digital cinematography
cameras utilize the 24P system. The GY-HD110U uses three newly developed
1/3" native high definition CCDs that produce a more refined HD look without
scaling. Since the native 24-frame material is recorded to tape, it is
possible to transfer the recordings to film without frame rate conversion.
Time code is recorded in the 24P mode, so recordings made with the GY-HD110U
can be edited with film based and high end digital systems with ease. • Interchangeable Bayonet Lens
The GY-HD110U includes a bayonet mount 16x Servo Fujinon
lens. Operation is the same as with all professional lenses with mechanical
control of focus, zoom and iris functions. The built-in servo zoom and
iris functions can also be used if desired. JVC has developed and patented
a focus assist function that highlights detail in the viewfinder to aid
with critical detail focusing. • Extensive User-Adjustable Video Looks
Creating a true cinematographic look involves more
than just recording at 24 frames per second. The camera's gamma, detail
and black levels can be adjusted to the user's preference. When combined
with the correct lens filters and lighting techniques, film like performance
can be obtained that's tailored to the mood of the scene. There is even
a skin tone detection feature that automatically reduces the amount of
enhancement in facial areas so that your subjects will not have a wrinkled,
television-like appearance. All custom settings can be stored on an inexpensive
SD memory card and transferred to another camera if desired. • Output Choices
The user can chose between letterbox, squeeze and sidecut
when outputting through the composite connection.
SONY
Sony HC1
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Sony December 2006
SONY HVR-V1U $4,800
The Sony HVR-V1U
HD camcorder is the pro version of their
HDR-FX7, packed with the same triple threat of
Image: quarter-inch, 1-megapixel
ClearVid CMOS sensors Lens: 20X zoom lens. Records: interlaced scan video 1080i. Records: progressive scan video at 1080 lines at 24
frames per second. Natively captures progressive images at 24P, 30P or
60P, while maintaining full 1080 HDV resolution. Audio: 2 XLR inputs and a shotgun mike Hard Drive: can record directly to an optional 60
GByte hard drive called the HVD-DR60.
September 19, 2006 - Today, at an
event in their New York headquarters, Sony announced the release of the
HVR-V1U, the first 3-CMOS professional camcorder. This model, which offers
true 1080/24P recording, uses the same imaging system as the recently announced
prosumer camcorder, the HDR-FX7, with a number of professional upgrades,
including XLR inputs and more external controls. A 60GB hard disk recording
unit, the HVR-DR60, was announced in conjunction with the camcorder.
“Because of the flexibility when
combined with the HDD, the battery life, and everything else, we see documentarians
going after it; we see electronic field production people going after it,
and the wedding market,” said Bob Ott, Vice President of Marketing for
Pro Audio, Video, and Optical Networks.
The HVR-V1U is nearly identical
to the HVR-V1E, the European version announced two weeks ago at IBC. The
US version conforms to NTSC standards and preferences, recording in true
1080/24P, 1080/60i, and 480/60i. The European version uses PAL standards,
offering 25P and 50i recording. The fact that Sony chose to adopt true
24P rather than Cineframe or 24F may indicate that Sony is trying to edge
out the Canon XL H1, XH G1, and XH A1, which only offer 24F shooting.
“I think the camera is going
to find that niche with people who want to want to make movies and want
to have that film look,” said Ott. “The nice thing with this camera is
that when you play the 24P originated footage back, you get the 24 frame
look without having to do any external adjustments on the computer.”
The new camcorder is the first
strictly professional model to utilize a 3-CMOS chip array. Each is a 1/4”
Sony ClearVID CMOS, with 1.2 million gross pixels (1.03 million effective
pixels in HDV). The ClearVID CMOS has seen a growing popularity in Sony
camcorders this year. The 1/3” version is currently found in the four top
consumer camcorders. In addition to increased resolution, the ClearVID
chip allows for Smooth Slow Record, a high quality slow-motion capture,
which has been upgraded to 6 seconds of capture (up from 3 seconds on first
generation chips).
The electronic image processor
(EIP) is also a key component, which is “optimized to take advantage of
the various things we can manipulate, whether gamma or other factors,”
said Ott. “Without the EIP chip, ClearVID is nothing…. It’s the EIP that
almost takes this camera into future-world [where] with CMOS technology
you’re able to analyze every pixel.”
While the HVR-V1 and HDR-FX7
have identical imaging systems, a number of key features marks their difference,
centering on an array of manual controls for tight image quality management.
“The camera has been designed,” said Ott, “so that you as the videographer
are an artist.”
The HVR-V1 offers 2 XLR inputs,
absent from the FX7. The time code can be relayed in/out via i.Link (DV
cable). Other improvements over the FX7 include Cinematone Color, Knee,
Black Compensation, color bars, aspect and safety makers, 6 assignable
buttons, and more (read comparison chart). Thanks to the ClearVID-EIP system,
gamma and knee can now be analyzed on the pixel level, rather than the
image as a whole. Camera profiles, which could be saved internally on the
FX7, can be saved and exported to MemoryStick Duo on the V1, then inserted
into other V1s. The profile files could also be attached to an email and
sent to remote production locations.
The HVR-V1U comes equipped with
a 3.5” LCD (211K) and a 0.44” EVF (252K). The lens is a 20x Carl Zeiss
Vario-Sonnar T*, F1.6 ? 2.8, with a 62mm filter diameter (f=3.9 ? 78mm;
35mm equiv f=37.4 to 748mm (16:9), f=45.7 to 914mm (4:3). Ports on the
camcorder include AV-out, component-out, DV/HDV, XLR (x2), headphone-out,
LANC, USB, and HDMI-out.
The HVR-DR60 HDD
Unit
Also announced was the HVR-DR60
HDD unit. This cigarette pack-sized 60GB drive (approx 4.5 hours DV/HDV)
can connect directly to the HVR-V1 for tapeless recording via i.Link. It
can sync time codes with the HVR-V1, the HVR-Z1, and the DSR-250. The HDD
can also perform a “follow mode” which approximates time code with the
HVR-A1 and DSR-PD170. Its batteries are interchangeable with the battery
series used in the HVR-V1, and when using the NP-F970 battery, it can last
for up to 13.5 hours of run time. A 14 second buffer and shock absorbers
help protect data.
The HVR-V1U has an expected ship
date of December 2006 and an MSRP of $4800, lower than that of the HVR-Z1U.
The HVR-A1 will not be discontinued, and Sony has no plans for the V1 to
replace any models in their pro line. The HVR-DR60 HDD has an MSRP of $1800,
and is also expected to hit stores in December.
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HVR-V1U camcorder | 24P | DVCAM 1080p video at 24fps HVR-DR60 hard-disk recording unit are expected to be available in December at suggested list prices of $4,800 and $1,800, respectively
CamcorderInfo Review |
Sony's HVR-V1U cam: the HDV camcorder is the first
in its class to shoot 1080p video at 24fps, the holy grail of indie DV
cinematography. Sony's V1U is the followup to their Z1U, and is the pro
companion to that FX7 prosumer cam. Along with the 24p
action, the cam can shoot full-res 30p and 60p flicks,
along with with slow-mo vids at up to 240 fields
per second. In another boon to pros, the camcorder can record to
HDV tapes while simultaneously pushing video to the new HVR-DR60 hard-disk
recording unit which offers 60GB of space for up to 4.5 hours of recording
in either HDV or DVCAM/DV mode. Other highlights include dual XLR inputs,
a 20x optical zoom lens and a 3.5-inch LCD. Of course, this stuff isn't
exactly "cheap" in most literal senses of the word: the camera and HDD
recording unit are dropping in December for $4,800 and $1,800, respectively.
Still, plenty of good things going on here, and if you don't have need
for Canon's interchangeable lens capabilities, you'll save a whole lot
of cash in comparison to the XL H1, and get some 24p action to boot.
Not for your average YouTube movie, this professional
level HD camcorder is the first to capture video at 24P, that is 24 frames
per second at 1080p resolution. Amateur cinematographers can now produce
that film-look that normal cameras simply can't produce. Sony's technology
allows a number of framerates to be captured, 24, 30, 60 and all the way
up to a super speed of 240, which allows for smooth slow motion playback.
December 2006 SONY UNVEILS NEW HDV CAMCORDER WITH 24P CAPTURE FOR PROFESSIONAL VIDEOGRAPHERS
New Model Features Three ClearVid CMOS Sensor Technology;
Complemented by 60 GB Hard-disk Recording Unit for Integration with NLE
Systems
PARK RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 19, 2006 -- Sony is expanding its line-up of HDV™ products
for professionals with the HVR-V1U HDV compact camcorder.
The new model delivers true 24P progressive scan capture,
and uses three of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS Sensor™ chips combined with Sony's
Enhanced Imaging Processor™ technology to provide greater sensitivity,
higher resolution, lower noise and a wider dynamic range.
The professional camcorder enables simultaneous or
“hybrid” recording to both an attachable hard-disk recording unit (model
HVR-DR60), which is optional, and to the videotape used in the camcorder.
Together, the new camcorder and hard-disk recording
unit join Sony’s comprehensive range of HDV production systems. By the
end of this month, the company expects to have shipped about 91,000 units
of professional HDV products worldwide, since introducing the format in
January 2005. “Our entire family of professional HDV products is based
on the concept of offering options for customers,” said Bob Ott, vice president
of marketing for Sony Electronics’ optical and network systems group.
“This new camcorder and hard-disk recording unit deliver
full production flexibility, and the HVR-V1U camcorder’s ability to capture
true 24P images will appeal to any video professional desiring a ‘film-look’
for their work or for cinematographers working on tight budgets who still
need high quality.”
Unlike "progressive-look" pictures interpolated from
interlace scan camera systems, the HVR-V1U camcorder’s 3 ClearVid CMOS
Sensor system natively captures progressive images at 24P, 30P or 60P,
while maintaining full 1080 HDV resolution.
Footage shot using the progressive scan feature can
be played back on any of Sony’s HDV professional camcorders and VTRs, and
be easily edited with compatible non-linear editing systems.
The new ClearVid CMOS Sensor combined with Sony’s Enhanced
Imaging Processor technology deliver higher sensitivity and higher resolution.
According to Ott, the EIP technology achieves wide dynamic range through
the use of a unique algorithm that separates image data into its texture
patterns and brightness components. The technology allows the camera’s
sensor to produce natural and rich tones for both light and dark areas
of an image. The EIP technology also enables the high-speed processing
required for capturing high-definition video and still images at extremely
high levels of gradation and image reproduction. The combination of the
ClearVid CMOS Sensor and the EIP technologies also result in a feature
called “smooth slow rec. (recording).”
Due to the speed of the camcorder’s signal processing,
video images can be captured at very high speeds, up to 240 fields per
second, allowing very fast movements to be recorded in precise detail without
creating artifacts or signal degradation.
The new hard-disk recording unit is a 1.8-inch drive
with a 60 GB capacity and offering up to 4.5 hours of recording time in
either the HDV or DVCAM/DV mode. The unit features Smart Protection, which
is combined with a built-in “shock absorber” that automatically protects
it at a force of up to three Gs. When the sensor detects that the unit
is being dropped, it immediately turns the power off and retracts the head
to help prevent damage to the media. The new hard-disk recording unit also
has a cache recording, or buffer memory, function, allowing up to 14 seconds
of video and audio signals to be continuously buffered in the memory while
the camera is in stand-by mode. When the operator presses “record” that
content is captured and then recording can continue in real time.
The camcorder features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar®
T* Lens with Extra-low Dispersion Glass and a 20x optical zoom lens with
F2.8 at the telephoto end for greater light sensitivity and long-range
image acquisition for maximum shooting flexibility. A Digital Extender
feature also enables the telephoto focal length to be extended by approximately
1.5 times to a maximum of 1100mm at 35mm conversion. Additional features
of the HVR-V1U camcorder include:
* A timecode preset function * A TC Link to synchronize time codes * Two XLR microphone inputs for independent sound
recording * A Camera Profile feature to adjust the camera settings
of multiple cameras for multi-camera operations using MemoryStick Duo™
media * A 3.5-inch (viewable area, measured diagonally)
Clear Photo LCD plus™ viewing screen
New accessories, which will be introduced later this
year, include:
* HVL-LBP LED battery video light, which is powered
by Sony’s infoLITHIUM® "L" Series battery (NP-F970/F770) * VCL-HG0862K ? a wide conversion lens (exclusive
for the HVR-V1U) that features a “bayonet joint” for easy attachment * SH-L35WBP LCD Hood (exclusive to the HVR-V1U)
Professional Media Optimized for HDV Applications Complementing
the new devices is Sony’s highest-quality 6mm HDV videotape, DigitalMaster™,
which the company recommends for professional HDV applications. These 63-minute
cassettes (model PHDVM63DM) use Sony’s Advanced Metal Evaporated II Technology
and its dual-active magnetic layers. The advanced AME II manufacturing
process employs Hyper Evaticle IV magnetic grains, improved lubricants,
and a refined Diamond-Like Carbon layer. DigitalMaster tape exhibits greater
packing density of magnetic grains, higher retentivity, higher output and
lower noise. The result is a more robust tape with 65 percent fewer dropouts
and 90 percent fewer errors.
The HVR-V1U camcorder and HVR-DR60 hard-disk recording unit are expected to be available in December at suggested list prices of $4,800 and $1,800, respectively.
JOHN
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