vdschoor 0 #1 August 10, 2009 fellow videographers.. I need an opinion here.. My current setup is with HC-1 HD cameras, and I read all the reviews about the CX100, I look at how small it is, how light it is.. all that good stuff, but can it replace the HC-1 in picture quality and all that? Anyone made the switch? I noticed Jason Peters flying the CX100 as well.. is this the camera that is turning people away from tape finally? Opinions?? The reason I ask is because I notice for a lot of people on here the CX100 is their first HD camera.. and since I am completely setup with HC-1 cameras.. and they are still running great.. I want to make sure the switch is right.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YahooLV 0 #2 August 10, 2009 If your current setup is working..and working well, why follow the sheep? No on says we ALL must have the same cameras. Use what you have, think of the future and shoot what you're comfortable with.http://www.curtisglennphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #3 August 10, 2009 QuoteIf your current setup is working..and working well, why follow the sheep? No on says we ALL must have the same cameras. Use what you have, think of the future and shoot what you're comfortable with. I am totally with you as far as "dont fix it if it ain't broken" or stick with what works.. I am just looking at the reduction in weight on the helmet... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #4 August 10, 2009 Two CX100's weigh less than one HC1. HC1 has greater latitude (dark to light) better low light sensitivity, larger sensor, slightly better compression algorithm. you can buy a small module from Sony (or others) that would allow you to go tapeless with the HC1, but that would cost about the same as a CX100. The only benefits to the CX100 over the HC1, IMO, are: Weight (less than half) Tapeless (much faster capture/debrief) Size (obviously much smaller) Longer battery life Replacement cost Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PharmerPhil 0 #5 August 10, 2009 A couple of years ago I made the switch from the HC-1 (A1U actually) to the HC-5. I think the HC5 is 95 percent of the HC-1 for skydiving work, and is much smaller and lighter (plus the tape loads from the top). The size of the CX100 is still tempting though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverton2 0 #6 August 10, 2009 Quoteyou can buy a small module from Sony (or others) that would allow you to go tapeless with the HC1, but that would cost about the same as a CX100. ??????Using your droque to gain stability is a bad habid. . . Also in case you jump a sport rig!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #7 August 10, 2009 Sony MRU (Memory Recording Unit). This uses CF cards, has a firewire interface. You'd have a 4 pin cable from the HC1 (or other firewire camcorder) that runs to the 6pin input of the MRU. I've used this several times in the past with the EX1 as a backup device. Works great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
