Tim Scarpino
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Well, DV by its very nature is a compressed format.
You’re really looking for some kind of “loseless” transfer of the data from your tapes to whatever format you’re gonna be working in. Ideally, you might go firewire from source to your master/record device.
Of course, I’m just guessing as to what you’re intending to do. Are you getting ready to edit, and simply need to digitize or “capture” your DV media for that purpose? If so, what program are you using to edit?
Some more info would be helpful.
Tim Scarpino
Tim Scarpino
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If you used a DVX 100 A/B, I would stick with the DV Standard setting at 29.97. It will still give you your 24p look. Try it and see if you like it.
Tim Scarpino
Tim Scarpino
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Your note reminded me I needed one so I ordered this…
https://www.filmandvideolighting.com/cidvbacb.html
There does look to be one with an additional pocket for a laptop.
Cheers,
Tim Scarpino
Tim Scarpino
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Perhaps this is stating the obvious, but did you do a check (confidence playback?) in the field after recording some material to see if your tapes were recording correctly?
This doesn’t really address your problem, and frankly, I don’t know what would. As far as timecode, was your DVX set to Regen or Free? That would explain seeing timecode, though not why you’d get no warning message if there was still a clog.
Definately need to marry up the affected tape and the source DVX to see if that will get you your content.
Tim Scarpino
Tim Scarpino
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If you’re talking timecode, you can do do it by using the remote control and having the DVXs side-by-side.
Be sure the timecode generator is set to “free” on both DVX’s and that they are BOTH set to either Drop Frame or Non-Drop Frame.
Using the Remote Control, set your desired timecode.
All should be well, though I would check from time to time to insure they are still in “sync”.
Tim Scarpino
Tim Scarpino
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There’s much to consider I suppose when deciding which camera to use. You really haven’t shared much of what your intent is, so perhaps my answer won’t be relevant.
Having said that, for what I do, it’s a GREAT camera since I bought my 100A in August 2005. It has more than paid for itself with corporate projects that I do. I’ve also produced a number of broadcast television programs with it and am getting geared up to shoot a cooking series. I’ll probably use another 100B to do that.
In short, w/25 years in this business, the DVX is a very good camera. When you consider the price, it is nothing short of spectacular.
I haven’t always been a Panasonic fan (given a REALLY BAD experience with their MII product), but I would highly recommend this camera to video professionals.
Tim Scarpino
PS..The latest model is the 100B. Your review is for the 100 which is 2 generations ago. The 100B has many more features so I would look for reviews for that.
Tim Scarpino
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Well, I’m not sure there’s space here for that, but a good place to start for specific questions might be here:
https://www.24p.com/reference.htm
Hope this helps,
Tim Scarpino
Tim Scarpino
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I would shoot in 24P if it is interview type stuff. You might also consider shooting in the letter box mode. That simply inserts a couple of black bars at the top/bottom of your 4×3 image giving you a 16×9 look. Editing it 24p from the DVX is just like 29.97. I use it in a “legacy” version of Media 100 all the time.
Couple of things. Don’t shoot in “Advanced”(24pa)or in the Squeeze mode.
My thoughts,
Tim Scarpino
Tim Scarpino
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I’m not so sure the part about the DVX not being suitable for TV is valid.
Certainly, there are “better” cameras out there. It just depends on what you want to do, and for who. Perhaps more importantly, what do you want to $pend to do it?
I’ve got a few years into this, and have shot on virtually every format that’s been around since, well, since a while ago. I used to even shoot on the venerable AMPEX VPR-20 which was a battery operated 1″ VTR.
Given that, I can say I couldn’t be more pleased with the DVX100 for the video stuff I’ve shot in the nearly 2.5 years I’ve owned it.
It really is nice looing video for the price.
Good Luck,
Tim Scarpino
Tim Scarpino
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These really are two different mediums that require different solutions depending on what you want/need. Yes, 24p content does (IMHO)”look better” on the web, though the compression scheme you use to convert your content for the web is perhaps MORE important that whether or not you’re using 24p. You should bone up on what compressing content for web use is all about by taking a look at this book.
https://www.amazon.com/Compression-Great-Digital-Video-Techniques/dp/157820111X
There is much to consider, perhaps too much for a few simple paragraphs here. I would simply encourage you to recognize the fact that what might work for DVD, my not be the best for the web, and vice-versa.
Good Luck,
Tim Scarpino