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EagleSpirit
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Somewhere Doing Something Stupid
439 Posts
7/03
Posted - Mar 30 2005 : 12:30AM
Right to the point, I am using two Canon XL1S cameras, and considering buying a low end camera. I was viewing several threads and think that the Panasonic PV-GS120 would be a fine low end camera. I am a bit worried though about using the different camera and maintaining similar picture quality. Any input or suggestions?
TonyC
Comstock Films

2523 Posts
8/03
Posted - Mar 30 2005 : 8:14AM
The XL1S is a low-end camera.

Maintaining a consistent visual texture is hard enough even when using matched cameras with matched lenses. Why make it harder by mixing and matching low grade cameras.

-T.C.

Comstock Films:Real Life, Real People, Real Sex

McX
Maxstretch.com

135 Posts
1/05
Posted - Mar 30 2005 : 12:58PM
I agree entirely with TonyC.

Plus, unless you are Howard Hughes, Wicked, Playboy or Vivid skip the expense and trouble of multiple cameras. Make it work with repeat shots of the scene from different angles and make the magic in the editing bay.

Peace out...

McX

TonyC
Comstock Films

2523 Posts
8/03
Posted - Mar 30 2005 : 9:30PM
Bzzz. Wrong. Try again. Multi-camera, whether it's PD100, Digibeta, or Super16 is the foundation of the Comstock Production style.

-T.C.

Comstock Films:Real Life, Real People, Real Sex

EagleSpirit
Member

Somewhere Doing Something Stupid
439 Posts
7/03
Posted - Mar 31 2005 : 7:31PM
Thank you both for your replies, it is very much appreciated. Multi camera's work well with my style, I just have this bug up my ass that I need to film a lot (which is why I'm looking for a less expensive camera). It really isn't any more expensive to use two camera's and I get the best footage out of the two. As for the XL1S being a low end camera it has produced some great scenes for me, I know it isn't film, but I'm on a budget!!! I compared my picture quality today to many gonzo productions that are selling well and am happy with the quality the XL1S delivers.

Thanks again for the responses, I truly do appreciate them.




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