Sony PD 150
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Hi Kelvin. I used to have a VX2000 which was very similar to the PD-150. It did not have DVCAM or XLR mic inputs but otherwise was quite close.
It is one of the easiest cameras to use and get a good shot every time, and has the best low light performance I have come across in this type of camera. For event shooting or anywhere you don't really have time to set up the shot and you don't have much control over lighting, it is hard to beat this camera. DVX and XL2 will ultimately give you better images and also 25p, but they need a bit more care over setting up.
It is one of the easiest cameras to use and get a good shot every time, and has the best low light performance I have come across in this type of camera. For event shooting or anywhere you don't really have time to set up the shot and you don't have much control over lighting, it is hard to beat this camera. DVX and XL2 will ultimately give you better images and also 25p, but they need a bit more care over setting up.
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Hi Kelvin. Not sure what you are looking for when you say reliability and useage. The camera is just a tool and to get good results the operator has to play his part too. When you are shooting events you have to get the shot first time, every time. When you are making a movie this is not really the highest priority.
When shooting a film, even low budget, you will have time to set up every shot. For DV, you will get better images with an XL2 or DVX compared to PD-150. The XL2 standard lens is pretty long though, so you would probably need a wide angle converter or a wide angle lens for most shots, especially indoors.
For HDV, I have used a Canon XH-A1 alongside an XL-H1 and they match fairly well. The H1 has an advantage in being able to take the Canon 6X wide angle lens, but of course it is a much more expensive package when you add up the camera+lens.
I believe though that you could probably get great results from any of the decent HDV cams available on the market. Your film will not be made or broken by the choice of camera. The shot composition and lighting are much more important, and of course you need good actors and a good script otherwise the best cam in the world will not make your movie work.
Maybe you could share something about what you are planning to shoot? I'm sure there are experienced people on this forum that could give better advice if you could be a bit more specific.
When shooting a film, even low budget, you will have time to set up every shot. For DV, you will get better images with an XL2 or DVX compared to PD-150. The XL2 standard lens is pretty long though, so you would probably need a wide angle converter or a wide angle lens for most shots, especially indoors.
For HDV, I have used a Canon XH-A1 alongside an XL-H1 and they match fairly well. The H1 has an advantage in being able to take the Canon 6X wide angle lens, but of course it is a much more expensive package when you add up the camera+lens.
I believe though that you could probably get great results from any of the decent HDV cams available on the market. Your film will not be made or broken by the choice of camera. The shot composition and lighting are much more important, and of course you need good actors and a good script otherwise the best cam in the world will not make your movie work.
Maybe you could share something about what you are planning to shoot? I'm sure there are experienced people on this forum that could give better advice if you could be a bit more specific.
Actually i just shot a short video on the Canon XL1 camera and i saw that in low light it is quite noisy and stuff. My friend advised me to shoot on Sony PD 150. So was wondering if there are anyone who has shot on both PD 150 and Canon XL1? Can give your opinion on the two cameras? Thanks.
I am planning a short film soon and planning to go for a 'docu' style kind of camera lighting and movement and most likely will be shooting on mostly low-light situations so was wonderinf if anyone also has any recommendation for a professional camera to handle this kind of style.
I am planning a short film soon and planning to go for a 'docu' style kind of camera lighting and movement and most likely will be shooting on mostly low-light situations so was wonderinf if anyone also has any recommendation for a professional camera to handle this kind of style.
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Hi Kelvin. The PD-150 is much better in low light, but to get the best results you should be lighting your locations anyway, so this wouldn't be the most important factor.
If you are thinking about using only available lighting for your film, of course it is possible, but it won't look very good compared with lighting it up. All cameras need light, even a PD-150.
If you are thinking about using only available lighting for your film, of course it is possible, but it won't look very good compared with lighting it up. All cameras need light, even a PD-150.
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