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  • 16 x 9 questions

    Posted by Larry Watts on March 1, 2008 at 1:15 pm

    I’m producing a new TV program for kids.

    I’ve been a 35mm still shooter for 20 plus years so I’m thrilled that I will be shooting video in 16 x 9.

    Are there any True 16 x 9 video cameras (compact) out there that are not HD?
    I’m hearing things about the new cameras have a hard time under low light, and I don’t have the budget to go all the way to HD yet.

    What forum is best for 16 x 9 widescreen question for a person switching from standard video?

    I have a number of questions, and I’m committed to editing on Vegas which I know very well and love.

    Larry

    Ken Wood replied 18 years, 2 months ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Jerry Waters

    March 4, 2008 at 4:27 am

    I don’t know of any 16 x 9 cameras that are not HD. I have a couple – a Z1 and A1U. But even shooting HD you make a standard DVD at the widescreen template and you should be able to do that with plain DV. DVDA doesn’t do Blu-Ray yet.

    JerryW

  • Ken Wood

    March 4, 2008 at 6:50 pm

    My little Sony Digital8 280 will shoot in 16×9. I think you can buy one these days for about $230.
    It uses tape and is very reliable. I bought a wide lens on Amazon for about $40.

    The only item that I wish it had is AV In so I could hook up a head Cam to it.
    True, it is a long way from the features of a ProSumer cam, but it is fine for me right now.

    I do like the looks of new Sony HS EX but at $6K it is out of my reach for now.

    ken wood
    camarillo, ca
    the states

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