Michael Johnston
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Here’s a link. I own one and they’re great.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/686533-REG -
Wow, not sure how I missed that the 160 has 1/3″ chips, especially since its listed as $1k MORE than the 200 on B&H. Total waste of time and resources on Sony’s part to release this camera with 1/3″ chips. No reason for anyone to buy it at that price point.
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Just want to point out that Sony has now released the PMW160. So what’s the difference in the 160 and the 200? Basically they are the same camera EXCEPT the 200 has the EX1 (14x optical zoom) lens and the 160 has the NX5U’s (20x optical zoom) lens. This is huge to me. That makes the 160 far better than the EX1 or 200 in my opinion.
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FCP 7 can not use AVCHD natively. It must be transcoded to ProRes. I have a NX5U and, using FCP log and transfer, I’ve NEVER had an issue using 60i or 30p and have seen no loss of quality in the transcode.
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John makes great points. However I will point out that there are many networks who want 1080/30p and send that signal out BUT nearly all cable/satellite boxes convert it back to 1080/60i before it gets to your TV. The only time you get real progressive scan at home is on Blu-Ray. As a result, if you aren’t sure about the network you’re shooting for or you plan to distribute across multiple platforms, 1080/60i is the safest bet.
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I agree with Rafael. No reason to get rid of two EX1’s and buy a 200. Sell one EX1 and buy a Nano. Problem solved.
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My mistake. You are correct, it is the same fixed lens as on the EX1. Another reason why it’s a waste of money to buy if you already have an EX1.
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Biggest difference is EX1 is a fixed lens where the 200 has an interchangeable lens. The EX3 has been the production choice for this reason. In the end, all Sony did was take the most popular features of the EX1 and NX5U, added an interchangeable lens, more menu options, and added the option of recording in the EX1’s 35Mbs 4:2:0 or 50Mbs 4:2:2 for higher end productions where there is a lot of post work and color grading. If you don’t do extensive post production grading then you won’t see a visual difference between the 200 and EX1. All it really comes down to is do you want to spend the money for, essentially, an upgraded EX1 just to say you have the cool new camera. Oh, by the way, I use an EX1, EX3, and NX5U and there is no difference in DoF between the EX1 and EX3 but I CAN getting a shallower DoF with the NX5. Just keep that in mind. The EX1/3 and NX5 are so much different from a FS700 or 5D in terms of image captured that they are not even comparable.
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I don’t get this question. If the EX1’s are sitting and never used, why buy a PMW200? The 200 does not shoot like a FS700 or 5D. If you’re not using an EX1 you won’t be using a 200 so I say sell the EX1’s and forget about a 200.
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You’re not going to get a camera that’s good in low light for that price range. I have a Sony NX5U ($4k) and its even limited in low light. If that’s all the money you have to spend then the HMC80 is your best choice.