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Looking At High Definition Video Cameras
If you've been looking for a high definition video camera, there are many out there for you to choose from. In this article, we will take a look at some of your options available in each of the different formats.
HDV
JVC, Sony, and Canon all produce HDV cameras of various stripes and abilities. The JVC HD100U shoots 720p, offers a true 24p frame rate, and provides a professional looking form factor, along with sporting the ability to change out lenses.
The two popular HDV cameras from Sony include the HDR-FX1 and the HVR-Z1U. Both of them shoot only 1080i and provide 24p. The XL h1 is Canon's entry to the HDV roundup. It provides HD SDI output and gives you the option of interchanging lenses. Like Sony, it shoots 1080i without true 24p capabilities.
All of these cameras are 3CCD models and all sport level professional XLR audio inputs, with the exception of the HDR-FX1. Sony also offers single chip HDV cameras. The consumer HC1, which is actually a miniature version of the FX1 is an excellent camera.
DVCPRO HD
on the budget end of the Panasonic spectrum is the AG-HVX200. This widely hyped camera does away with tape based HD recording and will instead record HD to either memory cards or even an attached hard drive. It also offers the ability to shoot all the above mentioned HD resolutions along with 50 and DV25.
Another popular camera for Panasonic is the Varicam which shoots at 720p. A great feature with this camera is the ability to shoot at variable frame rates, which range from 4 - 60fps at 1fps intervals. These different frame rates will allow you to achieve a look similar to that of over cranking a film camera.
HDCAM
Sony couples their HDCAM cameras together under the name CineAlta. They cover a broad range of prices and features, ranging from the XDCAM HD models and the F350 to the widely used and widely popular F950.
The XDCAM HD cameras record directly to Sony's professional disc media, which is physically similar to Blu-ray discs. These cameras can also record various quality levels of 1080i and 1080p, along with regular SD DVCAM. Unlike other HD cameras from Sony, the XDCAM HD supports i-Link for file access and DV output.
Near the high end of the Sony HD solutions is the F900. It captures both 1080p and 1080i at various frame rates, including 25p and 50i. This is also the most expensive camera from Sony, as it costs around 80,000$!
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I'm a budding videographer whose work is mainly for work, friends and relatives and the occasional referral. I've been using a Sony TRV900 and a TRV20 as backup. (I know, OLD) They've served me fine but I've been wanting to go hi-def for a while. The only 3-chip, HD camera Ive forung that I can afford is the Sony HVR-FX7 and I've been lookign hard at it. Recently, though, I was offered a used, but low-hours Canon XL-2 for US$1000. It's SD but seemingly a very good camera and let's face it- damn sexy-looking too! ;-0 With the proliferation of HD TVs the FX7 seems like the logical choice but would I be passing up the deal of a lifetime by ignoring the Canon? Also, I can't help but notice how many people don't bother adjusting the aspect ratio of their HD Tvs when viewing SD content, they don't seem to mind or notice the stretched out image. What's up with that? Oh yeah, last thing.: is there a 3-chip, HDV camera besides the FX7 I'm missing? (mini DV or DVCam)
Answer:
I agree - the Sony prosumer HDR-FX7 appears to be the least expensive 3-chip high definition camcorder out there (not to be confused with its pro sibling, the HVR-V1U). So no - I don't think you are missing anything. Two years ago, I was in a similar boat - but I was wrestling between the HDR-FX1 (I could not afford its pro sibling, the HVR-Z1U) and the FX7. I ended up going with the FX1 (to augment, not replace, my HDR-HC1) because of the better low-light behavior. A year later, the FX1 was replaced by the HDR-FX1000.
The XL2 is a great camcorder - but as you point out, it is standard definition only.
If you've been wanting to jump to HD, the FX7 will let you do that - AND also do DV along with your existing TRV900 and TRV20.
That said, all of them - including the XL2 - can also do DV widescreen... so while not 1080 resolution, still provides the 16:9 aspect ratio (like HDV).
As for the "stretching" lots of folks do on HDTVs... I think lots of people prefer to fill the screen rather than have bars on the left and right of the HDTV screen - and let their brain take care of the added wideness.
























































































