videobear
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Oct 4, 2005, 5:02 PM
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Well, someone who actually OWNS these cams ought to chime in (Shane, you around?) but here's my take on it:
1. Yeah I havent been using light to do receptions and they havent came out that bad so maybe I have just been getting lucky but I didnt want to use a light because I thought that it might be a distraction. If I do buy the FX1 im assuming that I will need a light so what kind do I get that will not disturb my clients the most.
I like the NRG micro-light with a 25 watt lamp or less, but it needs a 12V battery brick or belt. Sony also makes a hot-shoe mounted light for the VX series...not sure if it works on the HDV cams, or if there's an equivalent -- 10/25 watt switchable.
Also note that it was said that HD cameras dont pick up as well becase of the pixels but would that matter if I were shooting in DV on it because it can switch between the two.
Doesn't help. You're still using the smaller pixels, just fewer of them. It's the size of these light-gathering areas that determines sensitivity; the bigger the better, other things being equal.
2. Are XLR connectors what you plug in your wireless mics into during ceremonies, toast ect........ Ive been told that the beeachtek is needed for the fx1 because it doesnt have the xlr connectors on camera. I heard that they have to mount on the base onto the tripod and that they break easily there also. Is that true?
It's true that most pro mics (wireless or not) use XLR connectors. I have one of those under-the-cam converter boxes, and it's rugged and works fine, although it makes things a bit awkward for handheld work. There ARE some wireless mics available that have 1/8" jacks...check out the Azden UDR-100.
Just because of that would the Z1U be a better choice.
...would the Z1U be a better choice. 3. And last, i know this is long, which camera is better for weddings the FX1 or the Z1U. In the long run because I plan on doing this for a while which would be a wiser investment for my money. Thanks 
I wouldn't pick the Z1 for the XLR connections alone. However, most folks who've used both think that the Z1 is significantly better, both in features and in overall performance. I'm not sure if that justifies the cost difference, though; I'd say that the FX-1 was the best VALUE, and the Z1 was the best in absolute terms.
Regards,
Doug Graham
Panda Productions
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