Jeff Regan
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I don’t find the noise from a 2700 to be greater than an HDX900 and AVC-Intra 100 has a lower noise floor than DVCPRO HD, that’s why there’s one stop more latitude.
Make sure DRS is off, gain at 0db or -3db.
Try turning off the following to see what difference they make:
Detail
High Color
Matrix
Color Correction
Black stretch(Film-Rec)
Knee
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I saw the 350 briefly at a trade show. Very good low light, low noise, full raster 1080, low power consumption, price includes low-end lens. However, it is CMOS, limited record capacity compared to 5-card P2 camera, only one HD SDI output(has HDMI though). Main issue for me would be the codec. Not sure if 2/3″ CMOS is worth 2X the cost of an EX3 when the codec remains the same. $18,900 is too much money for an 8-bit, 4:2:0, Long GOP, low bit rate codec, IMO. The 2700 at $19,950 trade-in plus viewfinder is still compelling to me a year after we bought ours.
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I believe it will. Original Varicam viewfinders won’t. The 3700 has a video delay when monitoring that makes lip sync off–not an issue with the 2700. I’ve been shooting with a 3700 a fair amount lately as well as the color viewfinder, nice combo. I do notice a bit less light sensitivity and more power consumption with the 3700 vs. 2700. I have too many clients that want 720 24/30/60P 1-60 fps to have a 1080 24/30P/60i 1-30 fps only camera.
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The 3700 trade-in deal isn’t available in the US currently, from what I can tell. The last 3700 deal included the color viewfinder for around $35K, but is back to $59,950 without viewfinder.
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John S,
That’s interesting, and certainly possible regarding resolving power at acquisition of a 1080 full raster camera vs. 720 camera, but it would be good to compare 2700. The tape Varicams had 10 and 12 bit processing, the 2700 has 14 bit, and one would have to ask were you comparing E to E or via playback? Obviously the DVCPRO HD codec is 3/4 subsampled, so 720P would only be 960 vs. 1280 horizontally in E to E or via AVC-Intra 100.
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You could be right John. Pretty bizarre considering the network is 720P. The 2700 is a great wildlife camera and it certainly outperforms a tape Varicam. With all Fox networks, ABC and ESPN being 720P networks, one would think the best ever native 720P camera would be a natural fit.
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NatGeo is a Fox network, which are 720/60P in the US, so I can’t imagine why a 720P native camera would be a problem. I have delivery specs for all Fox networks as of a year ago or so, but I don’t have acquisition specs.
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It’s a barrel of fun, these scene files. First, you cannot have the CAC file on the SD card. You must format the SD card, then configure the card. Then, you have to have the “Private” folder structure, drag the scene files you want to the card, rename, but not the names you used, instead, use; SCENE_F1, SCENE_F2, etc. Drag the scene files into the Private folder. Now try to read them in the camera after doing “Title Read” on the SD Card Read/Write menu page. Good luck!
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Yes, even if not using 4:4:4 output, full raster native 1080 sensors of the 3700 can be advantageous for compositing. There was a show on Fox called Dollhouse, shot first year on 35mm, second year on 3700’s and 2700’s when overcranking. Looked pretty good, even with deep DOF vs. 35mm. I can’t tell the difference on a 100″ 1080P DLP projector/screen between the 2700 and 3700. I went to Varicamp last year and we had a setup with a 2700 and 3700, viewed on a 50″ plasma, 17″ LCD and 24″ color critical CRT. Nobody could tell the difference, except that the 3700 was less light sensitive.
I agree that for DOCs, the 2700 is the right choice. 720/24PN is a great format for DOCs, internet and many network programming. It’s kinder to talent, much more efficient work flow wise.
There’s no reason why your BVW-400A wouldn’t be eligible for trade-in.
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2700 is a worthwhile step above the 900 due to:
AVC-Intra 100 codec-10-bit, true progressive, native, twice as efficient as DVCPRO HD with no legacy tape format limitations.
Film-Rec gamma with up to 600% dynamic range, giving you all the latitude the sensors are capable of.
DRS 1, 2, 3, which is like Film-Rec at the top end, with expansion of shadow detail dynamically.
More ND filters.
LCD color display.
P2 means no rewinding, fast forwarding, cueing, 5 year warranty, no moving parts, virtually nothing to wear out. Meta data. 5 cards in the camera is like carrying a case of tape in the camera.
Proxy board option.
GPS option.
2-channel wireless receiver slot.
The 2700 is an amazing camera at the trade-in price, IMO. I’ve owned the 900, have had a 2700 for almost a year and also shoot with a 3700 regularly. The latter doesn’t have the flexibility, is less light sensitive and consumers more power, and of course costs a lot more.
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