Jeff Regan
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I don’t believe the Varicam 27H has a Firewire output, which a FireStore FS-100 requires.
Regarding an HPX500 vs. any Varicam or native 720P 2/3″ Panasonic camera, the difference in highlight handling is not subtle. Not just more latitude, but the superior processor found in the 27H, HDX900, HPX2000/2700/3700 makes for a much more film like over exposure.
The HPX500 suffers from the same chroma clipping as the Panasonic palmcorders. Hard to match the current 32-bit processors found in the P2 Varicams.
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Panasonic size is 1″ LCOS. I find it very sharp, better than I expected, focus is no problem. I personally wouldn’t pay $8495 for it, but it was bundled with the HPX3700 trade-in program at one point, or 2700/3700 trade-in for $6000.
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I haven’t used the Sony, but like the Panasonic color finder. Just be careful with brightness and contrast settings, as it will blow out–but adjusted properly with bars, it looks quite nice. Good resolution and colorimetry.
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Noah,
I agree with your idea. It would be good to remember that there are currently two P2 Varicams, of course, not just legacy Varicams. I must say that I was disappointed that Panasonic showed no large sensor Varicam or a higher end variant of the AF100 at NAB.
John is right about the F3, but I can’t get excited about the form factor or inboard recording codec limitations.
Panasonic is really losing out on a great opportunity–a large sensor P2 based Varicam with AVC-Ultra 4:4:4, proper hand held ergonomics, image control, at a price point of half or less than an Alexa. The legacy Varicam was revolutionary for its technology and lower price point, Panasonic should continue to leverage the name and spirit of that product, IMO.
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This looks like detail circuit overshoot to me, not an optical issue. If the rep. zeroed out the settings, it would explain the issue. Detail must be set below zero for green screen, or any natural looking image.
Try to find out where detail was set or redo with detail at -4 to -7 range. I have shot green screen with the AF100/Ki Pro combination with good results.
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Eric, I think the good news is that there are now three large sensor video cameras to choose from, assuming one finds shooting with DSLR’s to not be their favorite work flow. For those of us used to shooting with Panasonic palmcorders, the AF100 feels like home. Personally, I don’t like any palmcorder for hand held work–be it the HPX170, AF100, EX1, or whatever(and we offer those cameras). My preference is for those “old school” cameras that fit on your shoulder that you find so uncomfortable.
So, Sony has a different form factor that appeals to some–that’s great! The FS100 is a non-starter for me because of no HD-SDI, no ND’s, form factor that I have no interest in. Of course, if clients start requesting the camera, I’ll be happy to provide it to them!
Meanwhile, we’re getting more interesting and exciting options at amazingly low price points from my perspective, but from some DSLR shooter’s perspective they’re too expensive. That’s why there’s no one camera that suits all shooters.
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Varicamp was an invaluable training class that I did in ’09. The 2700 and 3700 definitely have new/more menu options to consider:
DRS 1, 2, 3(which supercedes whatever gamma you set)
Chroma
Hi-Color(don’t use with Film-Rec)
Film-Rec up to 600%
Color correction in addition to matrix
CAC
Pre-Record
Gamma compensation for Film-Rec for VF and HD-SDI outputsI put VFR with one frame rate on a user switch and a second frame rate on another user switch. You can paint the camera with the menu wheel.
Lot of power in these cameras.
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No internal ND’s, no HD-SDI output, no waveform/vector, funky form factor(although I think all palmcorders are funky). Resolution seems to be limited to 780 lines, but that more than an AF100, SN ratio is probably superior to an AF100. Latitude and highlight handling would be good to compare. At first glance, the $5850 body price seems a bit high, IMO.
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2700 has a gamma correction setting for Film-Rec for the viewfinder and three HD-SDI outputs, if wanted, similar to the Varicam gamma in a Panasonic 1700 monitor.
Most DP’s that I know(including myself) use Film-Rec in WYSIWYG mode, unless the director isn’t used to looking at flat film gammas of any kind.
Jeff Regan
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