[Craig Seeman]

Hmm, a full set of scopes in software in the camera. Well, it would be a fantasy wouldn’t it.
Maybe chroma or RGB Zebras could work too. At least there are now good software scopes that you can use on a laptop for that kind of detail.

[Craig Seeman]

Cow has an EXCELLENT search function. There are already scores of posts in this forum that answer your questions from people who are already using the EX1, like myself.

Feature sets are listed in the brochure. Users here can EVALUATE them (and have). If you were to ask how people feel about the implementation of a feature that’s a different story.

There are people who have posted links in this forum to video shot with the EX1. Granted compressed web video has draw backs but you can certainly ask about things you see.

[rich Fletcher] “”Full 1080p?” What does that mean, really?”
Are you critiquing the brochures? Are you asking about specs? The lit says 1920×1080 chips. 1080p24, p30, i60. These are all feature lists already in the lit and even discussed in this forum.

[rich Fletcher] “Not much to me with an mpeg2 compressed HDV at 4:2:0.”
Comments like this show lack of research. EX1 is XDCAM NOT HDV. Long GOP is NOT the definition of HDV.

[rich Fletcher] “But, it may not work for me.”
So why not say what you need for your work.

[rich Fletcher] “Sony says the EX1 will do “slow and quick” motion. But how smooth is it? So I ask if it really does over-crank and under-crank.”
People have posted links to under/over crank shots. “Smooth” is in control of the operator based on such things as shutter speed.

[rich Fletcher] ” I wish it were real 1080 uncompressed, but it’s not.”
What cameras do you know of record uncompressed to an “internal” media of any sort especially in HD? Even DigiBeta and HDCAM have compression. Maybe a Viper to a Raid is “uncompressed”? Are you hoping for HDCAM SR at this price point?

A GOOD question MIGHT be about how XDCAM VBR 35mbps 4:2:0 compared to DVCProHD at 100mbps and 4:2:2. My answer would be a lot depends on the camera attached to it. There’s certainly been plenty of discussion comparing the HVX200 to the EX1. The Cow search function would show you that.

Examine all the threads on the specifics of the EX1. Then ask questions if certain things haven’t been answered or ask questions not yet asked. Nearly every thing you’ve asked about has already been answered.

Sorry you don’t like my response but when it seems you haven’t read the scores of posts by professionals who have used the camera it shows disrespect for their time.

[Craig Seeman]

You haven’t read the EX1 brochure yet? You’re asking VERY BASIC questions that are answered in the marketing material and in even greater detail in the manual.

Yes it does under/overcrank from 1 to 60fps in 720p and 1 to 30fps in 1080.
The camera has INCREDIBLE and OVERWHELMING “paint” controls compared to anything else in its price class.

HD-SDI can CERTAINLY be used when recording to cards. I have no idea what you mean by “downloading” cards. You take the card out of the camera and dump it while the other card continues to record.

You’re asking VERY BASIC marketing questions. Go to the Sony site and read.

[Craig Seeman]

This seems to be the direct link
PCI Express to ExpressCard 34/54

I don’t think MacPros have the USB internal header so you’d have to hook up to external USB.
It would seem to take up the 2nd optical bay . . . which I may want to use for a Blu-ray burner.

They really should test it themselves and also consider making an external version.

[Craig Seeman]

The only reasons I can see shooting 25mbps CBR is if you’re shooting a talking head seminar and such. You know nothing is going to break the codec and you’d like the longer record times on the cards. Even then you’re using the SxS cards and their faster than real time transfer speeds.

I can see using firewire if you’re in the above situation and really prefer to use FireStore or DR-60 hard drive for recording . . . or maybe live capture during such event.

[Craig Seeman]

Simply not there on my cam. Dealer’s first shipment had it. I tested it. Dealer’s 2nd shipment in late December didn’t have it so I’ve had first hand experience testing and seeing it and testing and not seeing it.

I got my camera from Armato’s in Queens, NY.

I’ve seen NO ONE complain about this from the big NYC dealers either.

The model you tested may well have been you’re dealers 1st shipment for display which was never fixed.

In any case MANY of us have tested and can report the issue is long gone.

[Craig Seeman]

In the “Depression” Hollywood knew that people went to the movies to escape “reality.” Today, when people don’t have money to go out they watch TV or serf the web. Business models might change but video will still be important. Marketing strategies might change for both client and video business but the need isn’t going to go away.

[Craig Seeman]

You’re not giving enough info for anyone to help you.
Computer is?
OS is?
Capturing how and with what version software?
What codec did you shoot with?

[Craig Seeman]

I don’t have vignette issue. All those early models were fixed. I know of only one person on a forum elsewhere who said the fix didn’t fix it and he’s getting the camera replaced. You should do the same if that’s the case. Most everyone is reporting it fixed and gone or nonexistent in the new shipments.

[Craig Seeman]

See this thread
https://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/142/856529

These are my thoughts. You might use the search function as this has been debated over and over.

SxS nearly 10x real time when using Express slot in laptop.
Record times much longer than P2. 16GB holds 50 plus minutes (and transfers in 5 given the above).
1/2 vs 1/3″ sensor – greater depth of field.
1920×1080 chips and good true 1080p or 1080i quality/resolution (compared to 960×540 chips of HVX200 and up-sampling to 1080)
HD-SDI out if you want 10 bit uncompressed 4:2:2 from camera head.
Great low light performance.
Lens had very good true manual (non servo) controls.

I like XDCAM work flow – With high speed laptop transfer I can ingest and burn to disc, include Sony’s free Clip Browser and deliver that disc with master video to client which they can easily view even if they don’t have an NLE.

From what I’ve seen 4:2:0 keys/composites fine especially with progressive source. Sure 4:2:2 would be easier/better but the codecs is only as good as the camera attached to it and I much prefer the EX1 with 4:2:0 to card over the HVX 4:2:2. And with HD-SDI out of the EX1 I can still get 4:2:2 from the head.

Way back when, when I first thought about going tapeless HD I looked at the HVX200 and was extremely disappointed. The EX1 has the feature set I wanted and I’m glad I waited for such a camera to come into existence.