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Jan 18, 1999, 2:23 PM
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Re: Editing with digital cameras
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:can I still use my SVHS editing equipment with the digital cameras and maintain a good quality video?
Annnnd the answer is....IT DEPENDS!
DV is inherently a better quality tape format than S-VHS, so you should see some improvement, BUT:
Unless you are considering digital cameras with optical quality similar to the X3/X2B, you may see some degradation. That is to say, it all starts with the lens, so choose your cameras with that in mind. Also, the "consumer" DV cameras (VX1000, XL-1, etc) tend to have poorer performance in low light/gain up situations than the JVC X-series.
Assuming similar cameras, the one benefit you won't be seeing with your S-VHS editing gear is the lack of generation loss when you maintain the DV format throughout the production process.
Finally, just how are you planning to use your S-VHS editing equipment with the new format? Dub from the digital cameras to S-VHS work tapes, and edit from there? That will probably negate any advantage you gain from the DV format. Or will you get frame accurate DV decks and master to S-VHS? That should show some improvement.
Regards,
Doug Graham
Panda Productions
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