JVC HDV GY HD100 / HD101 DV PRO CAMCORDER BROADCAST 3 CCD - $2100 (Oklahoma City)

Chris Sokol

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I found this on Craigslist here in OKC and thought I would post it for anybody that might be interested.

JVC HDV GY HD100 / HD101 DV PRO CAMCORDER BROADCAST 3 CCD - $2100 (Oklahoma City)

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/pho/857235431.html

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Chris
 
Looks like a good deal. I've used the HD200, the big brother, and was not at all impressed with the low light performance. With storm chasing, you need a camera that works well in low light and this doesn't. Also, it's awkward to rest on your shoulder and makes holding it steady a challenge. At least I found it that way.

Other than that, I've heard that it performs well when lit right. But I haven't seen that myself, yet. I think this camera is geared towards filmmakers and not run and gun (storm chasing) type stuff.
 
This model will also only do 720p, which on its way out in favor of 1080p. Since the frame is smaller (1280x720 vs 1440x1080), HDV compression is better but at decreased resolution. Footage will have to be uprezzed for use in 1080i/p applications.
 
The difference between 1080p and 720p is a sales gimmick. The TV manufacturers use it to sell more TVs or get you to upgrade to a better, more expensive TV. Professionals argue over the differences but the slight increase in resolution is really minute. Unless you watch TV with your nose pressed up against the screen, you will be hard pressed to find any differences between the two. Also, most consumer HDV camcorders record 1080i not 1080p, which translates to 30 fps and is very close to 24p. There's very little difference between the IQ of 720p and 1080i. 720p is used when fast motion is being taped because it is progressive scan.

About the HDV compression being better. Frame size has nothing to do with better compression. It's still 4:2:0, and you will still have the same problems as you would with any other HDV camcorder. Any increase in IQ is from the fact that it uses a real lens and it has bigger and 3x as many chips.

Sorry about the rant, but people tend to get misguided about this stuff.
 
True, but you will notice a difference mixing 720p with 1080i/p in a production. Many new TVs and prosumer camera models are now capable of 1080p. Again, it depends on what you're using it for. Broadcast HDTV is compressed enough that any source sent over the air is going to end up looking similar.

My point being, with the trends in technology and the other options out today, going 720p at this point in the game may not be the right choice, particularly for a chaser.
 
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