Pat Mcgowan
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The workaround here is to upconvert and dub all the source footage tapes to HDCAM and send them to the broadcaster.
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I guess that’s true but I think the HDX900 represents the kind of value we need without worrying about a 3:1:1 colourspace. Our compositing team is happier with this choice.
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Thanks guys, original question is now answered.
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I thought this only applied to Sony HDV, and now XDCAM. This is the prmiary reason that we are adopting the DVCPRO HD product with the purchase of a HDX900 camera and AJD1400 deck.
The 3:1:1 colourspace o the Sony offering vs. the 4:2:2 colourspace of the Panasonic offering was the deciding factor.
The fact that the image size is 1280 X 720 is not a deal breaker especially when you take the full frame progressive factor into account.
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So the native frame size for the HVX900 is 1280 X 720?
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How does that compare to HDCAM Gary?
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If this is true you can bet that the reason is that the network does not own any (and isn’t buying any) DVCPRO HD VTRs. It most likely has nothing to do with any technical determinants.
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It should tell us that the R and D for the Varicam has been paid for and mass manufacturing has brought economies of scale to consumers.
Or am I that naive?
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Anyone seen this camera yet?
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Eveything I have heard is anecdotal and it is all very positive. The buzz is that Sony has left the barn door open by going 1/2″ with their mid range offering and that the Pani alternative is going to have a huge amount of market uptake. Here in Canada I’m told that the first release of the HDX900 cameras is pretty much sold out. Of course, you can’t believe everything you hear……