Recent content by TheIncredibleD

Camera choice Hey Rex! I see you're planning a film now. Did you find a camera? Just curious. D

To clarify the aspect ratios between the XL2 and the DVX100.. The XL2 PAL has 3 CCDs, each with 800,000 Pixels. The full width of the CCD is used in 16:9 mode, making this the highest resolution mode. Basically the left and right edges are cropped off to make a 4:3 Ratio. After cropping to 4:3...

By the way, I got my XL2 from a place I found on Ebay called Digirev.com. I payed I think €2400 plus tax.

To be more specific, you want to use a "shotgun" mic attatched to a boom arm. Hold the mic pointed at the subjects chest from as close as possible without entering into the frame and you will have good results. A shotgun mic is designed specifically for this purpose. It picks up sound very...

segnificant upgrades There is a big difference between the XL1 and the XL2. The camera was completely redesigned from the CCD up. I would stick with the DVX-XL2 dilema rather than go back to older models. The newer technology has really put these new cameras on the playing field of the pro...

Its all about the filmmaker MdiFilm is absolutely right. Any of these cameras is good enough to get the results you want. Personally I own an XL2 and I am very happy with it. I had to wait years to get it, so needless to say, I am thrilled with it. I have a good who owns the Panasonic DVX100B...