velocityphoto 0 #1 June 19, 2007 Doug will hopefully fill us in on this new sony .Is it worth buying ?? A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #2 June 20, 2007 the unit I was given for a short test had some issues. On the side of skydiving, I can say it worked. On the question of image quality, the pre-production model I had wasn't complete nor software-updated, so I'll reserve comment. I expect to have another CX in my hands not later than next Wed (6/27/07). I'll reserve image quality comments til then. Remember, this is AVCHD. For editing (currently) you've got two choices in the typical DZ workflow; a-capture analog SD over composite (Loses most benefit of static mem) b-use an NLE that accepts AVCHD. currently Avid Liquid sorta manages it, Sony Vegas manages Sony/JVC AVCHD but not Panasonic (Panny chose their own flavor of codec again) Sony says they'll support Panny soon. If you don't want to use SD capture, if you want to use AVCHD, the other option is to purchase EleCard for $49.99, and CineForm NEO for $149.99 This will give you access to converted AVCHD in any NLE except FCP.AVCHD is going to be the next DV, but it will be a while before its all compatible like DV has become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USPA 0 #3 June 20, 2007 The main disadvantage of the cx7/6 is the lack of lanc in my eye's. It does specify it has a remote through the multi a/v interface. Can you elaborate on that? Also, are there any problems expected like the hc-7 had?The trouble with skydiving; If you stink at it and continue to jump, you'll die. If you're good at it and continue to jump, you'll see a lot of friends die... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyTwoCents 0 #4 June 20, 2007 QuoteAlso, are there any problems expected like the hc-7 had? It has the optical stabilizer (similar to the HC7) instead of the digital one (like the HC3 and 5). However, I've always wondered what part of the problems are related to the stabilizer and what part is related to tape flutter. The CX7 looks pretty tempting. I'm hoping DSE will have more thorough feedback soon, but I'm very tempted to take my chances and get one when it comes out. If I do, I'll report back here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyTwoCents 0 #5 June 27, 2007 Quote I expect to have another CX in my hands not later than next Wed (6/27/07). Bump... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #6 June 27, 2007 Got the shipping notice today...so should have cam tomorrow. Won't have the opp to jump it til Friday, but will report ASAP. I've been assigned to write about it for a magazine anyway, so taking lotsa notes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markstone02 0 #7 July 5, 2007 Any news on how this test jump went ? I am shopping for cameras at the moment and really like the idea of solid state. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #8 July 5, 2007 yup, got two jumps in with it so far. I'll post a full review as soon as I submit the contracted review to the magazine that hired it. Nice lil' cam. They should be on store shelves shortly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #9 July 5, 2007 Quote yup, got two jumps in with it so far. I'll post a full review as soon as I submit the contracted review to the magazine that hired it. Nice lil' cam. They should be on store shelves shortly. Ya tease.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyTwoCents 0 #10 July 5, 2007 Quoteyup, got two jumps in with it so far. Any short yay-or-nay on freefal suitability, skipping, optical-stabilization, etc.? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USPA 0 #11 July 6, 2007 When you're done, could you comment on the ability to use NLE for tandem DVD's with this cam? (Import files, aprox 5-10 xfades and write a 5-10 minute movie to DVD in aprox 20 minutes)The trouble with skydiving; If you stink at it and continue to jump, you'll die. If you're good at it and continue to jump, you'll see a lot of friends die... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyTwoCents 0 #12 July 9, 2007 Quote Nice lil' cam. They should be on store shelves shortly. The suspense is killing me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #13 July 9, 2007 Guys, I've promised the magazine that I won't say anythign til they have the opportunity to post/publish my review (they paid for it, so...) I'll say this though, the camera does not disappoint in freefall. I'd hoped to get at least a sitfly out of it over the weekend, but all my jumps were working jumps, and busy. I've got another 3 days with the cam, I'll try to get something in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #14 July 9, 2007 What mag is it?www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #15 July 10, 2007 Studio Monthly. It won't say much about Skydiving, just the camera. I submitted a couple shots from a belly mount, however. I doubt they'll use them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
