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.
