Do I need a 3 chip model

12-03-2003, 8:49 PM

Hi
Having come from the stills world ( where image quality is paramount) and about to embark on movies I was wondering if I need a 3 chip model like the Panasonic nvmx500 or a single chip model like the JVC grdv3000. I will be using it for holidays, children and the like but not commercial work. Any comments will be appreciated.

Phil

Wayne Moule · 13-03-2003, 4:37 AM

How much do you want to spend?

If I had the money,which I haven't,I'd probably go for a 3 CCD camcorder,as you generally get what you pay for and it is near professional quality I would think.

They do get larger though the further you go up the ladder and I wanted a compact camcorder for transporting around on holiday,so I bought a Panasonic GX7,which I love.

Try and read some reviews of the models above and below mine.

Consider JVC also.I nearly bought the GRDV3000,which is £800 now I think and a great spec,but was too big for me plus dearer.

I've owned a Sony Digital 8 before and that was brill as well.

I don't think you can go wrong with any digital camcorder really,for your stated uses.

15-03-2003, 2:39 PM

Thanks Wayne, Ive decided to go for the Panasonic NVMX350 which has been reduced to £899 at Lets Go Digital as its to be replaced by the NVMX500
Phil

JayX · 23-03-2003, 7:13 PM

sounds nice

u dont happen to be into punk music by anychance? always looking for SouthWales people to hang by the pit with me putting their technology at risk for the sake of a nice video :D

23-03-2003, 9:45 PM

No sorry, really not into punk.

29-03-2003, 4:07 AM

For what I heard from different sources (and still-frames) the Panasonic MX500 is VERY bad when used in low-light conditions.

Indoors you need a 200 watt light MINIMUM to get descent results!

http://home.planet.nl/~snuve011/bram/100W.jpg

http://home.planet.nl/~snuve011/bram/200w.jpg

http://home.planet.nl/~snuve011/bram/200Watt.jpg

23-04-2003, 6:39 AM

I know you decided on a Panasonic camera but did you consider Sony at all when you were making your decision? I own a 3 chip
Sony camcorder; the VX2000 and love the video it takes, as well as decent stills. If the Sony VX was beyond your reach financially, I understand.
By the way, is the Panasonic NVMX350 a single chip or a 3 chip camera? Tunes Man.

12-03-2003, 8:49 PM	#1
Walrus Guest Posts: n/a	Do I need a 3 chip model Advertisement Want to Advertise? Hi Having come from the stills world ( where image quality is paramount) and about to embark on movies I was wondering if I need a 3 chip model like the Panasonic nvmx500 or a single chip model like the JVC grdv3000. I will be using it for holidays, children and the like but not commercial work. Any comments will be appreciated. Phil
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15-03-2003, 2:39 PM	#3
Walrus Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Wayne, Ive decided to go for the Panasonic NVMX350 which has been reduced to £899 at Lets Go Digital as its to be replaced by the NVMX500 Phil
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23-03-2003, 9:45 PM	#5
Walrus Guest Posts: n/a	No sorry, really not into punk.
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29-03-2003, 4:07 AM	#6
Bram1982 Guest Posts: n/a	For what I heard from different sources (and still-frames) the Panasonic MX500 is VERY bad when used in low-light conditions. Indoors you need a 200 watt light MINIMUM to get descent results! http://home.planet.nl/~snuve011/bram/100W.jpg http://home.planet.nl/~snuve011/bram/200w.jpg http://home.planet.nl/~snuve011/bram/200Watt.jpg
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23-04-2003, 6:39 AM	#7
Tunes Man Guest Posts: n/a	I know you decided on a Panasonic camera but did you consider Sony at all when you were making your decision? I own a 3 chip Sony camcorder; the VX2000 and love the video it takes, as well as decent stills. If the Sony VX was beyond your reach financially, I understand. By the way, is the Panasonic NVMX350 a single chip or a 3 chip camera? Tunes Man.
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