Anyone using the Sony TRV-950

[VideoToaster 0]

I am thinking about replacing my Sony VX-1000 3 chip mini-dv with the Sony TRV-950 3 chip mini-dv. Is anyone using the TRV-950? Any tips on using the TRV-950?

Thanks for and help or advice

[garywainwright 0]

I don't use it but there was a thread on here a while ago where people were saying it suffers badly with image stability like the TRV890 / 900

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[cameramonkey 0]

I heard the same exact thing as gary. I fear the only choice would be to jump to the vx2000 to get the same 3 chip quality. I have seen a few of those being jumped (crazy mother.... )

although, I wonder if any of those tested had the doors sealed with gaffers tape? I know of a few 8mm sonys that were reported to have the same issues, until properly sealed, then they were fine.

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[jdhill 0]

the "flutter" problem with the 900 is not due to air getting inide the camera, as it was with the older 8mm's... it is due to the "floating iris" that was unique to the camera (at least until the 950 came out)... there is not a fix for it (that I am aware of).

Josh

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[Cajones 0]

I tried the 950, when noone at Sony could tell me about the iris issues of the 900. It had the same issues. There are a few 900's in use out there (mostly for belly flying) that work without the flutter problem. I have not been able to find a reason a few of them seem to have reduced flutter over others (must be some tolerance issue). I can assure you many 900's and the 950 I tested were sealed well. If you MUST have 3-chip, find a VX-1000 or spring for the VX-2000. If you are really serious, go for the PD-150. The PD-150 is my camera of choice, but you are risking lots of ching ($$$) for a somewhat arguable gain in video quality.

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[oosskis 0]

Check out the Panasonic AG-EZ 50. World's smallest 3 Chip at 1.6 pounds. I have only learned of it recently and don't know price. It'll cost though. Leica lens, 1.7 megapixel stills.
Andreas

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[cameramonkey 0]

could have the same problem. From what I understand, panasonic (and some JVC) cameras in general arent as forgiving of the stresses of freefall.

Not saying it WONT work, just more likely not to as opposed to the sonys. I am sure with a price tag that heavy, it shouldnt be a problem getting a demo unit for a weekend from your local camera dealer. Mine has offered several times to let me take a vx2000 out for a spin, knowing I wont be able to put it down (of course they have been trying to sell the same one since it came out, so that could also be a reason)

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