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Hey Matthew, Thanks for your response!

You are correct that the HVX200a records DVCproHD to P2 cards only, but it does so in true all-out 1080p glory, unlike the stitled pseudo-24p mess that i hear the Sony HVR-Z1U puts out (it’s really 1080i). The Sony is an interlace based camera, it’s chips aren’t designed to output true progressive, which is not the case with the HVX.

The HVX200a is by far the most cost effective choice for high quality HD resolution aquisition in true 24 frames per second without going for JVC’s new proHDV formatted HD100 (which hits a cieling at 720p anyway).

While the production workflow is definitely a concern, it’s nothing too complex. Much like shooting with reloadable film-mags, we would unload one of two 8gb P2 cards after each setup or two to a laptop or portable HDD solution and slide it back in for rolling at the next setup. This portion of the workflow is different than our normal video-tape mindset of roll, keep rolling, roll some more… but does not throw too large of a wrench in the works to discount the superior specs of the HVX to a Z1U or a HD100.

I realize the HVX is merely vaporware right now, and there have yet to be footage image samples released, where there are extensive reviews of the Z1U…maybe it is far too wishful thinking of me that the camera will be out in time, but hey…I can dream!

My main concern is a cost-effective postpro support structure for DVCproHD, as I will be editing the piece and doing whatever small effects work will be necessary for it. Anyone else have recommendations for the post-workflow, or possibly some sample DVCproHD 1080p footage that I could test in some computers?

Thanks,
Spencer Houck

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