Trying Out the Sony XDCAM EX1  

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My Review Thus Far:
5/30/08



Sony XDCAM EX1


I have found it's the perfect camera for tv and web news-gathering.  The flip out screen with view of the audio meters helps ensure my levels are good while shooting stand-ups and interviews.  Having the XLR inputs is a huge help in that we don't need a converter-and it's super fast and easy to switch to accomdate a line or mic situation for example, (pressers).  Finding clips is super quick and easy and the TC stays with the clip so I can log right on the camera; making it easy to go back and edit a piece.  With the auto focus and iris, the video in a pinch will always be air-able.  It's a great camera in that it's not complicated like many broadcast cameras so doing things quickly becomes easy.  I will be testing some more over the weekend with windy conditions.  Check the colors, and transfering to FCP for editing.  

I'll have more for you Sunday night.

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