dirk@hp-pcd.UUCP (dirk) (02/25/85)
Could some kind soul out there in net land let me know which video camera is the best one for home use? Thanks for your help Dirk Bodily hp-pcd!dirk
heneghan@ihu1m.UUCP (Joe Heneghan) (03/01/85)
> Could some kind soul out there in net land let me know which video camera
Most well known brands are fine. The problem is what options
do you want. The following list might clarify that for you:
OPTION ADVANTAGE DISADVANTAGE
1. Auto Focus Smooth focus transition Unit gets confused
2. Low Light Low Light Color Quality Suffers
3. Graphics Professional Results extra $$
Fun
4. Fade Out/In Professional Results extra $$
Fun
5. Stereo Mike Sounds Good extra $$
6. Small Size Easy to carry/hold quality suffers/not as
w/small tape much time on a tape.gnome@oliveb.UUCP (Gary Traveis) (03/14/85)
> > Could some kind soul out there in net land let me know which video camera > > Most well known brands are fine. The problem is what options > do you want. The following list might clarify that for you: > OPTION ADVANTAGE DISADVANTAGE > 1. Auto Focus Smooth focus transition Unit gets confused > 2. Low Light Low Light Color Quality Suffers > 3. Graphics Professional Results extra $$ > Fun > 4. Fade Out/In Professional Results extra $$ > Fun > 5. Stereo Mike Sounds Good extra $$ > 6. Small Size Easy to carry/hold quality suffers/not as > w/small tape much time on a tape. This is all true, but I have a preference for Hitachi Cameras. Their Saticon tube cameras have excellent image quality, even though they tend to be larger than most other cameras. Very rugged. Also, the JVC Saticon cameras with the switchable sensitivity setting is good for indoor available light work. Both VERY good. (Don't every buy a camera with a Nuvicon tube in it!) Gary
jeh@ritcv.UUCP (Jim Heliotis) (03/17/85)
> > OPTION ADVANTAGE DISADVANTAGE > > 2. Low Light Low Light Color Quality Suffers Is someone telling me that, because I bought a low-light camera (10 lux, I think they called it), my colors are not as good, even in adequate light? Jim Heliotis {allegra,seismo}!rochester!ritcv!jeh rocksvax!ritcv!jeh ritcv!jeh@Rochester
keithd@cadovax.UUCP (Keith Doyle) (03/20/85)
[...........] >(Don't every buy a camera with a Nuvicon tube in it!) >Gary Why not? What characteristics do they have, and what advantages/disadvantages do they have? Keith Doyle # {ucbvax,ihnp4,decvax}!trwrb!cadovax!keithd "You'll THINK to pay what you REALLY know!"
gnome@oliveb.UUCP (Gary Traveis) (03/28/85)
> [...........] > >(Don't every buy a camera with a Nuvicon tube in it!) > > >Gary > > Why not? What characteristics do they have, and what advantages/disadvantages > do they have? > > Keith Doyle > # {ucbvax,ihnp4,decvax}!trwrb!cadovax!keithd > "You'll THINK to pay what you REALLY know!" Ok, the (previous) advantage of Nuvicon tubes over Saticon tubes were that they were much more sensitive. The bad part is that they are a magnitude worse when it comes to sawtooth patterns along high-contrast straight edges. If you are able to, try zooming in on a sign or poster with large block lettering. Now, look at the trailing edge of a character. With the Nuvicon tube, there is a distinct sawtooth pattern visible along one edge. The Saticon tubes don't. Saticon tubes are now as sensitive as the older Nuvicon cameras and are generally used more often in the consumer camera market. Gary