Thoughts

What we think by using it...not reading about it.

The Sony XDCAM HD F350 Camcorder is one of the most exciting cameras, kinda reminds me of the VX1000E,

in that it's a first in many ways. We have shot all the frame rates 4 to 60fps and done some post speed ramping using

Sony vegas 7.0e. The images look fantastic although the resolution is low in high speed recordings it still passes as a dynamic image sequence to the viewer. Timelapse with a slow shutter is fantabulous at full res!

What really got me excited is the Sony PMW-EX1. This camera will be availiable mid November 2007.

The SONY PMW-EX1 will record: 720x1280 (slow-mo 4 to 60fps) 1080x1440 HDV and 1080x1920.

Despite the promised november release, this model will not be around until Jan/feb 2008.

My guess is they are worried it will hamper the other models aimed to be released April 2008.

Sony PMW EX1 info

OK ! We have tested the EX-1.. WOW it's a fantastic little camera. We tested the resolution, ASA and Dynamic Range. These test results will be published soon... What I can say is the EX-1 is 640 asa in interlaced mode and 320 asa in PsF. This is because we lose 1 f-stop when engaging the 180 degree shutter.

We will have results from recording to the SXS card and comparing it to direct recording on SRW-1 4:2:2 HD-SDI. At this point it is simple to tranfer the SXS files to FCP and normal back-up to PC. This 1/2" chip and lens make the P2 camera look like VHS on the resolution chart and when doing chromakey.

The Technology is moving so fast..it makes it hard to make future proof decisions on Camera's. P2 was a very good idea, but Sony has really come up with something special. The SXS card system will be around for quite some time and the speed of reading to computer is more than fast enough.

If anyone is wanting to buy a camcorder that will deliver amazing resolution / dynamic range and high speed post production, then this is the Camera for you. A great bonus is the fact that it takes 12v DC, this means you can use the V-Lock batteries with an adaptor or the Lead paste batteries. 1x 7amp/12v battery will yield around 9 hours of recording.