[MacDV] Older cameras

[R B Williams]

I think you are right on target, Steve,

There is indeed lots of good equipment available through online auction. As studios have
gone digital, surplus equipment appears in fine condition.

I have done as you propose and use several Panasonic 5100HS cameras for outdoor events
(Inside too whenever added lights are not an issue for the client). Broadcast gear of
any style needs much more intensity than ambient lighting will provide to get good color
performance. Each camera feeds an s-video signal to a portable hardrive so that the
footage can be edited without another step capturing to the Mac.

I am more than satisfied with the quality and love hearing from customers about the
incredible screen detail in our DVD projects.

R.B.
Williams' Mastering
Nashville TN



Steve Robertson wrote:

> Here's a question for the experienced video pros. The market for the
> better used digital camcorders seems to be strong. You rarely see any
> bargain prices. But if you go to the "Professional Video" section of
> eBay, you can find some high quality cameras at good prices. The ones
> from the recent past often have 3 2/3" CCDs, but record on SVHS or Hi8.
> Going back before the advent of CCDs, you find broadcast quality
> cameras with 3 tubes.
>
> If someone wanted to set up a studio on a shoestring, would it be
> possible to take one of these older cameras and run an analog video
> output through an outboard analog to digital converter? How would the
> resolution of this jury rig compare to modern integrated digital
> camcorders?
>
> Steve R.
>
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