daxdigital
New Member
Hi!
I've been looking for an NTSC/PAL switchable DV camera (brand new or used), and I currently have these options:
Canon XL-H1 (NTSC/PAL switchable, requires Canon service upgrade to PAL) - expensive
Sony HVR-Z1 (NTSC/PAL switch via menu) - popular choice
Are there any other options out there, like from JVC or Panasonic as well? It's OK if it's HD or not. Must have Firewire input/output (not just output.)
Why DV? I have a large library of tapes and the media archiving is cheaper with tapes.
And why switchable? I do productions for clients everywhere (NTSC: Philippines, USA, etc.; PAL: Singapore, China, etc.) so flexibility is at play here.
If possible, Please include these items in your costing as well:
1 additional large battery (2 better)
1 wide lens (minimal distortion as much as possible, no too much curvature on the image)
1 set of filters (UV, clear, polarizing; must match lens size)
1 tripod (must be good like Sony with remote, Manfrotto or higher better)
1 dolly (portable dolly, not the expensive track dolly kind, must be compatible with most tripods)
1 bag (for cam + some accessories)
1 video light (attachable to camera via coldshoe, like from Bescor or Sachtler, include battery too)
If handheld cam, 1 shoulder mount or brace
budget with some accessories: SGD5500 (+/-500 if used) less than SGD8000 (+/-1000) for brand new
If you have info regarding this, please reply here or send me a message. A response would be highly appreciated.
Thanks!
I've been looking for an NTSC/PAL switchable DV camera (brand new or used), and I currently have these options:
Canon XL-H1 (NTSC/PAL switchable, requires Canon service upgrade to PAL) - expensive
Sony HVR-Z1 (NTSC/PAL switch via menu) - popular choice
Are there any other options out there, like from JVC or Panasonic as well? It's OK if it's HD or not. Must have Firewire input/output (not just output.)
Why DV? I have a large library of tapes and the media archiving is cheaper with tapes.
And why switchable? I do productions for clients everywhere (NTSC: Philippines, USA, etc.; PAL: Singapore, China, etc.) so flexibility is at play here.
If possible, Please include these items in your costing as well:
1 additional large battery (2 better)
1 wide lens (minimal distortion as much as possible, no too much curvature on the image)
1 set of filters (UV, clear, polarizing; must match lens size)
1 tripod (must be good like Sony with remote, Manfrotto or higher better)
1 dolly (portable dolly, not the expensive track dolly kind, must be compatible with most tripods)
1 bag (for cam + some accessories)
1 video light (attachable to camera via coldshoe, like from Bescor or Sachtler, include battery too)
If handheld cam, 1 shoulder mount or brace
budget with some accessories: SGD5500 (+/-500 if used) less than SGD8000 (+/-1000) for brand new
If you have info regarding this, please reply here or send me a message. A response would be highly appreciated.
Thanks!
