Tim Scarpino
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Personally, I would purchase from a reputable and authorized Panasonic dealer. As for purchasing used. If I couldn’t put my hands on the unit, I wouldn’t even consider it, and even then, buying “used” electronics (not to mention the delicate nature of a MiniDV tape transport) is an “iffy” proposition, or so I think.
If you’re using the unit for commercial work, how many (more) jobs would you need to do to have the DVX pay for itself?
Stuff like this is worth the price new (as far as I’m concerned)just for the peace of mind.
Good Luck,
Tim Scarpino
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AWB does not correct for exposure. It simply white-balances your camera.
You may want to consider running the camea in the automatic mode so the iris automatically sets itself, though that’s no guarantee the exposure will be ideal, though it sounds like it will be better that what you may have. Also, don’t be too surprised if your post-production does not cure your exposure issue entirely.
If you understand how Zebra-Stripes work on your camera, you may want to have those on and set for 85%.
Complete confidence in, and satisfaction with, exposure levels will come with more experience with your camera.
Good luck,
Tim Scarpino
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In short, AGC electronically increase the amount of light the camera is able to process. It is typically used in low-light situations to compensate for the lack of “natural” light.
You would NOT use AGC to limit over-exposure. If fact, AGC would do just the opposite.
On other issue with using AGC is because it’s an electronic enhancement of the image, it introduces artifacts or “graineyness” into the picture. The higher the AGC setting, the more “noisey” the picture becomes.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Tim Scarpino
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You’re clearly going to be better off with the shielding capacities of XLR cables. It sounds like your mic is not really designed for “professional” use, at least based on some “reviews” I’ve read prompted by your issue.
Good luck,
Tim Scarpino
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How close are these cell phone users to your camera?
Tim Scarpino
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I purchased a DVX100 two years ago and have been very pleased with its performance. Having a few years experience in the teleproduction business, I continued to be amazed at the ability of the camera to deliver quality pictures for the price I paid for it.
Given the work I have done with it, it has MORE than paid for itself several times over.
And, it’s a lot of fun to work with given it’s size and framerate flexibility.
Tim
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Are you seeing ANY on-screen settings in the playback mode?
Tim Scarpino
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You may find some useful information here….
https://www.cybercollege.com/diglevels.htm
The key question you must ask yourself would be: Am I recording a
Line (high) Level audio mix or a Mic (low) level audio mix. If you say your recording of a concert was “blown out” then you had you camera set for mic level when it should have been line level, especially if the audio sounded really distorted no matter what you did with the audio level switch.Typically, equipment such as mixers, VTRs, amplifiers use line level. Mic level seems self-explanatory.
Good luck,
Tim Scarpino
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[ShawnM] “I wonder why Panasonic didn’t make an inexpensive reader like this”
You just answered your own question…Why sell something “inexpensive” when you can sell it expensively?
Lots of way to skin this kitty..or so I’m finding with my less-than-satisfied foray into the world of P2.
Cheers,
Tim Scarpino