[Tim Scarpino]

I have no experience with LED lights in a teleproduction environment, but if I was interested, I’d be curious about the color temperature they operate at as a means to see how it affects white balance.

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[Tim Scarpino]

Yes, your timecode will be visable on the DVX. As you’ve discovered, consumer products typically don’t show timecode.

I am curious (though I not too familiar with FCP) if once you bring your content into FCP, if it does not recognize the timecode.

Seems to me the TC info should be part of the data stream from your tape. Of course, that’s just a guess.

Good Luck

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[Tim Scarpino]

I was using an ethernet crossover cable, connecting both Units directly.

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[Tim Scarpino]

Forgive the obvious, but your tape isn’t record protected is it?

Also, I don’t have my 100 in front of me, but I do have a 200 on my desk. Isn’t there a start/stop button above the zoom control on the remote? Did you try that button?

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You should really purchase only from an Authorized Panasonic Dealer.

People have at times gone for the cheapest price only to find they got product that was intended for sale OUTSIDE the country they reside in.

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[Tim Scarpino]

Sorry to hear of your situation.

I might try powering off the unit. Removing the battery for a few minutes (if you already hadn’t), then remount the battery, power on, then push reset.

Good luck!

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I’m sure you’ll get different opinions, but I’ve used the DVX for “broadcast” television. That is, a bonafide broadcaster who’s initial transmission is “over-the-air”.

I continue to use the DVX for television production.

What you need to be careful of is what you do with the DVX content after you’re done shooting. There are LOTS of way to take good quality DVX content and mess it up before it hits air.

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[Tim Scarpino]

Forgive me for asking the obvious, but are you sure this is an issue with your camera? Are you seeing the same problem on a different monitor and/or waveform-vectorscope?

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I haven’t worked w/the Sony, but based on the C-NET Review:

Product summary

The good: Sharp and vibrant three-chip HD images; native 16:9 capture; ability to downconvert video for use with existing editing systems and displays.

The bad: No XLR inputs or independent audio-level controls; no 24P; somewhat difficult to control and monitor focus manually; limited HDV editing and distribution options at this time.

The bottom line: Though it lacks some audio flexibility and isn’t recommended for 24fps shooting, the HDR-FX1 provides advanced consumers with professional-level video controls and entry-level pros with an affordable starting camcorder.

I’d go with the DVX100. It shoots in 24p and has XLR (balanced AND controllable) inputs. In short, it offers more flexibility than the Sony product.

Of course, the Sony is and HDV product and the DVX is not. Depends on what you’re gonna do.

Or so it seems to me.

Tim Scarpino

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[Tim Scarpino]

Are you working in HD by chance?

Tim

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