Trebec 0 #1 June 23, 2006 Has anyone used these cameras while jumping. Somebody mentioned that the HC3 skips sometimes. Has this happened to anybody. any help would be great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airborne82nd 0 #2 June 23, 2006 how is that hc3 is that fast scan or 240 frame rate for 3 seconds how does that work???????????????? i dream of that camera Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #3 June 23, 2006 We've flown the HC3 and A1u for at least 50 jumps at this point. If the HC3 is set up correctly, you shouldn't see any skip. The A1 should never have skip. A1 has bigger buffer. HC3 can skip if hit with extreme range and fast motion, and set for certain exposure modes. The GOP structure of HDV can cause this when coupled with a DSP hit. I personally prefer the A1, the pieces we shot for TNT last week were all done with A1, but had one HC3 for comparison. Notable diff in chroma and luma management, but the HC3 is still arms and legs above any DV cam. Just be sure to set it up correctly. There is a review of the HC3 on the www.vasst.com site, but not as many pictures as I'd like to get in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trebec 0 #4 June 23, 2006 thanks for your comments Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
videointhesky 0 #5 June 23, 2006 Hi Spot Are you using a wide angle on your A1? I'm using the Raynox HD-5005Pro wide angle on my A1. I have been using the A1 for about a month now, I’m very happy with it. My HDV system is a Sony HVR-A1U, Sony HVR-M10 HDV VCR & Sony 26” Bravia XBR LCD HDTV KDL-V26XBR1 From the A1 I use iLink 1080i 16:9 to the M10 then with Monster Component cables to the HDTV. The 1080i 16:9 picture is fantastic. I wish I had HDMI from the M10 VCR to the HDTV. After I bought the M10 Sony comes out with the M25 with HDMI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimoke 0 #6 June 23, 2006 QuoteI'm using the Raynox HD-5005Pro wide angle on my A1. Could I ask how much for both? and where did you purchase? I have been saving some $, almost ready to purchase. jimokeThe ground always, remembers where you are! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
videointhesky 0 #7 June 23, 2006 I bought both from B&H Photo Video http://www.bhphotovideo.com On the B&H web site the Sony HVR-A1U is $2699.00 B&H # SOHVRA1U http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=search&Q=&b=80&a=228_6455&mnp=0.0&mxp=0.0&shs=&ci=1881&ac=&Submit.x=17&Submit.y=11 After you add to the cart the final B&H price is $2499.95 Sony has a $500.00 rebate for the A1 until 9/30/2006 https://www.rebatezone.com/CurrentRebates.asp Final Sony HVR-A1U price $1999.95 When I ordered from B&H I also included a business name on my order which was on the invoice for the A1. When I sent the paper work for the Sony $500.00 rebate I had my business name on the invoice, which match the online pre-qualifying from. So I had no problems in receiving the A1 rebate. Raynox HD-5005PRO Lens B&H#RAHD5005PRO $99.95 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=419386&is=REG&addedTroughType=search This lens comes with plastic 37mm to 37mm adaptor ring to mount the lens to the A1. I replaced the plastic adaptor with a metal one. The filter size for this lens is 62mm I also bought the Sony HVR-M10 HDV VCR from B&H which also has a Sony $400.00 rebate. I also received a full copy of Vegas 6 from Sony http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=438843&is=DEMO&addedTroughType=search Which has be replaced with the Sony HVR-M15 & HVR-M25 HDV VCR The Sony 26” Bravia XBR LCD HDTV KDL-V26XBR1 I got from Circuit City On sale http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-BRAVIA-trade-26-LCD-HDTV-KDL-V26XBR1-/sem/rpsm/oid/133774/catOid/-12869/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do I hope this helps some, if you have any more questions ask away I will be posting photos & some more detail of my HDV Helmet & HDV system soon Videointhesky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airborne82nd 0 #8 June 25, 2006 hey man you could have at least answered my question on the fast scan rate for the 240 frames per socnd for 3 seconds have you tyed it does it work well helllloooooooooooo anyone home Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #9 June 25, 2006 it works very well. Incredibly well. For 3 seconds. Not sure how you'll use that length in "real life" use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
