dvx200 vs 200A

ok so I created an FCP project and shot footage with the Panasonic DVX200 and then shot the same exact footage (lighting, composition etc etc) with the 200A -- NO DIFFERENCE AT ALL. I think the 200 and 200A are the same camera. Of course it's marketing genius to do this. I really don't think we're getting anything better with the 200A -
Unless I see white papers with specific things.

No resolution difference between the two versions. Big improvement in the 200A with noise in the dark areas of the picture. I have the 200 and it is noisy. Thinking about selling it and getting the 200A.

that is a nice cam with a 3/4 chip. I just wonder if it that cheap cause SD video is gonna be gone in 2yrs.

""" What you do with what you have, is more important than what you could do, with what you don't have."

> > > Knowledge + Action = Wisdom - J. Corbett 1992 """"

And to be clear, we are talking about the HVX-200 and 200A, correct? The DVX went to 100, not 200...and is a DV camera.

The main difference is how the camera handles low light. The new chip is a half stop more sensative...and that is a huge difference. I have shot with both and notice the difference right away.


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Shane i thought the same thing till i saw this.


AG-DVX200A
16:9 3/4" 3-CCD 24P/30P/60p DV Cinema Camera with CineSwitchTM Technology, CineGammaTM Software and IEEE 1394 Interface

3/4" 3-CCD Mini-DV camcorder with exclusive CineSwitchTM technology

? Outstanding sensitivity: F11 @2000 lux, min illumination: 3 lux (at +18dB)

? Supports 1080p/60fps (NTSC), Cinema-style 1080p/24fps, and 1080p/30fps image capture

? Precision wide-angle Lens with Servo/Manual Zoom (with stops & barrel markings)

? Auto/Manual Focus f1.6 with 72mm filter size. Advanced optical image stabilization

? 16:9 aspect ratio and 4:3 capture modes

? Conventional video gamma and CineGammaTM operational modes

? 2-ch. XLR audio inputs with phantom power supply (+48V) and manual audio levels

? Large centrally located pivoting electronic viewfinder usable for left or right eye

? Flip-out 270° 3.5" LCD panel with superimposed audio metering on both LCD & EVF

? Six Scene Files

? S-Video, Video & Stereo Audio IN & OUT

? IEEE 1394 FireWire interface (in/out) for transfer of digital video/audio to NLE platforms

? Interval (Time Lapse) recording with adjustable record duration and interval time

? Unique pre-cleaning heads and auto head cleaning to maximize reliability

? Well balanced and highly portable: 4.4 pounds in full operating condition

? Rugged Magnesium Alloy Diecast Chassis

? Slow Shutter - 24P - 1/6, 1/12, 30P - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 60i - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30

? Electronic Viewfinder (.44-inch) - BW / Color (switchable)

? Edge enhancement for easy focusing - Peaking (switchable on/off) in EVF and 3.5" LCD

? Gamma Settings (Up to 7 choices) - L, M, H, CINE-LIKE, + CINE-LIKE D, CINE-LIKE V & Black Press

? Knee - Auto, Low, Mid, High

? Color Matrix settings - Norm, Enriched, Flour, Cine

? Vertical Detail Level in Progressive - Thin, Mid, Thick

? Camera Gain in Progressive - Up to +12dB

? Auto Focus Assist - Interlace and Progressive modes

? Built-in SMPTE Color Bar - Interlace and Progressive modes

? 16 x 9 Anamorphic - Letterbox and Digital Squeeze

? Three User-programmable Buttons - Assignable to any one of 11 functions

? New Prism - More realistic Color reproduction

? MOD (Minimum Object Distance) - 0.6 Meter

? Zebra Settings (2) - 80% - 105%

? Scene File Dial (CineSwitchTM) - Raised guard protects against unintentional changes

? Focus/Zoom manual tactile feel - More Dampened response

? Power Zoom Speed (Slowest) - 30 seconds

? Interval Recording Time Minimum - Every 15 seconds

? Color Level, Brightness & Contrast Adjustment - Separate LCD & EVF settings

? Headphone output - Increased to +6dB, and volume active in Record mode

? Marker Zone - 0-99 and smaller spot Zone

""" What you do with what you have, is more important than what you could do, with what you don't have."

> > > Knowledge + Action = Wisdom - J. Corbett 1992 """"

J. (what is your first name, BTW?)...there is no such thing as the DVX-200. I google that name and I get nothing...but hits for the HVX-200 or DVX-100. And note the SUPPORTS...1080p. That is not a DV camera. DVX is the designation for DV. HVX is the designation for HD (D - DV...H - HD).

This is obviously a typo somewhere.


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maybe it is a typo i was sitting there reading it saying how is it 1080p without being hd.

I was thinking it was an sd camera with a 2/3 or as it is type 3/4 chip which sounds crazy in itself.

heres the link i found it on.

[www.rich-lee.com]

""" What you do with what you have, is more important than what you could do, with what you don't have."

> > > Knowledge + Action = Wisdom - J. Corbett 1992 """"

yeah.... that's not real.


the page is made to look like Panasonic's official webpage (and even links to it), but the DVX200A is not a real camera. looking into the source of the page, the image of the camera body is named "ag-dvx100a.jpg". even looking at the title of the page, it says 1/3" CCD 24p/30p/60i, etc.

boy, this thread is just a comedy of blatant errors - i say some moderator should delete it.

Actually this thread now shows up in Google before that fake "DVX200A" page. So I vote we let it stay, for the debunking value.

YES everyone, I meant HVX200 vs HVX200A

My argument is that, when shooting with the two, I really don't see a difference. Maybe less grain, in low light, but even that isn't that much different than the HVX200

Again: this thread has nothing to do with the DVX100 - this is all about the 200 and 200A

Just go to that page and read the very last line in fine print at the bottom.

I see the difference. What monitor are you using to tell the difference? I was using the Panasonic 1760.


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LOL, read the fine print. dats a good one. LMAO

""" What you do with what you have, is more important than what you could do, with what you don't have."

> > > Knowledge + Action = Wisdom - J. Corbett 1992 """"

No, this thread stay. It's a goofy thread but it stays. Nice find at end of page Gary.

Michael Horton
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The fine print is interesting enough, but be sure to click on sample images!

Scott