Finally!!! A truly honest and unbiased review. Thanks Ed
@EdRickerVlogs
7 жыл бұрын
Help support my videos by purchasing the Panasonic AG-DVX200 here: amzn.to/2jwT7Yk Thank you!
@passthesalt2000
8 жыл бұрын
Apparently, OLED screens have a limited lifespan so they dim over time and the proximity sensor is a way to make sure it's not on all the time, so no, you can't have them both on at the same time, but you do get used to it.
@reticulan5
8 жыл бұрын
Yeah not just this camera but so many cameras even the Atomos Shogun I use is so reflective it's murder to shoot outside. Just wish this camera had a faster lens. Say F 2.8 on the long end zoom. F 1.5 at the start although I am a fan of constant aperture. Another thing what happened to the super expensive P2 cards Panasonic promised to support far into the future. I was waiting for years for a 4K P2 camera and ended up buying 2 Gh4's with Shoguns. Maybe the next round. But there is a lot of things I like about the DVX.
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+reticulan5 I would looove to have a shogun. That surprises me to hear that it's so reflective too. I would gladly put up with more of a matte surface if it increased the ability to use it outdoors. I feel like touch screens have all gotten so shiny that any finger prints show up way more than they should. I shot a bit with a friend's GH4 the other day. Cool camera...I was surprised how light it was!
@reticulan5
8 жыл бұрын
Ed Ricker We are still having a bright hot weather here in Oz. My daughter who is a film graduate and I shot a wedding 2 weeks ago. The outside footage I missed judge on a few shots. (overexposed). Lucky there was plenty of shots to use and my daughter had a eye cup on her camera. But still a lot of good shoots ruined that could of made a better wedding video. I'm also angry at most screens these days that includes I Phones etc. Why make it so bright. My Mac Book Pro same deal. I still have my 2008 17 inch. That one has a beautiful matt screen.
@Hotrodcameras
8 жыл бұрын
Hot Rod Cameras can fix your tripod so that you never have to worry about that lever hitting your camera again.
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+Hot Rod Cameras Thanks, but I already bought a 504HD and am now using the 503HD with my HMC150.
@Hotrodcameras
8 жыл бұрын
Well if you ever want it fixed, we can do it.
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+Hot Rod Cameras thank you!
@CuteFuzzyWeasel
8 жыл бұрын
Can you close the shutter with a filter on the lens?
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+CuteFuzzyWeasel Yes you can.
@personperson9591
8 жыл бұрын
+Ed Ricker If possible, could you link to the lens uv filter you have?
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
This is mine: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/574275-REG/Hoya_XHD72UV_72mm_Ultraviolet_UV_Haze.html It's mid-price as far as UV filters are concerned.
@personperson9591
8 жыл бұрын
+Ed Ricker Thank you thank you!
@rajeshlad3083
8 жыл бұрын
nice presentstion my question 1 can use for live function with hd mixier ? 2 audio line in option for sterio recording ? 3 min & max speed of SD card can support ? 4 min. & max GB SD card support capacity ? 5 Jumbo battery availabl in mkt. ? thanks
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+Rajesh Lad Thanks for the comment! I'm actually using it in a live situation this weekend, live streaming to KZitem via webcast through SDI. I believe we are using the BlackMagic Design recorder. The audio line in would be XLR, which can fill channels but is not true stereo. To get stereo, record externally unless you have a left AND a right XLR feed. I would always go for Class 10 SD card with this camera. U1 works well for most HD functions and some UHD functions, but a U3 is recommended for full 4K. Yes, IDX makes a larger capacity battery specifically for the DVX200 and similar cameras that are much larger and heavier than the battery the camera comes with. AMAZING battery life...I've never actually run it completely out before...I'd estimate 5-6 hours continuous runtime with it.
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+Ed Ricker Vlogs I'll take that back around stereo. If you had a left xlr feed and a right xlr feed, you could get stereo using both channels. Rarely do I have that luxury however.
@cornellrw
8 жыл бұрын
would you recommend this camera for sports like football?
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
There is a slight lag between the action and the viewfinder, so you may be at a disadvantage if you're zoomed in for tight shots. I've also heard some people talk about how they'd prefer a better zoom. It's fine for what I do, but it may not be satisfactory to zoom in on sports action from far way. You could probably determine how necessary that is for you by how you normally shoot.
@DTFilmProductions
8 жыл бұрын
We have just upgraded from a HMC151 to a DVX200 so this video is very interesting indeed. Only had it it day and was driven mad by the diopter/LCD cutoff feature!
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+DT Film Productions Thanks for watching. I still use the HMC150 for some gigs, especially some cheaper event videography like recitals or pageants where I can't justify the wear-and-tear and added runtime on the new DVX200. I just shot a wedding yesterday where the HMC150 and DVX200 worked in tandem as a 2-camera coverage of the ceremony. I noticed the DVX200 appears to white-balance slightly different than the HMC150. Same room, same white card, but the DVX200 had more of an orange glow to everything whereas the HMC150 had more of a deeper red wine-colored balance. What's your experience with that?
@DTFilmProductions
8 жыл бұрын
Still learning the camera at the moment. The guide by Barry Green is very useful.
@alaskanfrogman
5 жыл бұрын
Interesting and nicely thought out review. It sounded scripted, and like you had a cheatsheet. I saw a lot of edit cuts and a few jump cuts that were used to improve the flow and continuity of the presentation. I like that it was a review based on your experience with the unit since you bought it. So many presenters just trying jotting and jogging through all of the features and settings. You did this, but offered some informative critique of the unit based on your knowledge and experience. I really like that. It was an honest and very biased review since it was based solely on your experiences as the owner. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a biased review. Far too many people try very hard to offer an "unbiased review" of products. You did not. Because of that I learned a lot about what you had to say. This video is over 3 years old, and so the info is out of date for this unit. They are now selling for about "$2445.00" new, and not the "$4500.00" you suggested. Panasonic is putting out newer units and this one is approaching the realm of becoming obsolete, and perhaps, soon to be outmoded. Regardless, I see the DVX200 with years of useful life as a video camcorder. I skimmed through and watched dozens of reviews, mostly the same-ole, same-ole approach of just trying to highlight the features and functions. Your approach was very refreshing and informative, thank you... And, I like the fact that you took the time to work with a script, or a cheatsheet and, you took the time to study and learn about your product. You also did an excellent job with editing your video, a testament to your working knowledge about post production. So many presenters try to make their films "unscripted and on-the-fly," an approach that almost never works. The result are always poorly made videos, poor grammar, stammering, stumbling, fumbling and a whole lot of hemming and hawing... those kinds of films usually makes videos exceptionally hard to watch, and I usually will quit. I almost quit watching when you started out with the all too common intro of "Hey Guys, Ed Here?" I hate those intros. They are not professional introductions, and are a definite sign of an amateur filmmaker/vlog-maker. I have a strong aversion to such intros because they are, 1, diminutive, and 2, very unprofessional. But I decided to try watching your video anyway, despite its unprofessional introduction. I'm glad I did because you presented so much valuable information, and you answered a lot of questions that I had about this unit. You gave me enough information to come to a conclusion about what kind of camera I want to buy... I'm poor. Money is always a premium, so I can't afford much of anything. Now I am leaning towards a Panasonic DVX200, and it's because of your presentation. Thank you.
@luttekikker
8 жыл бұрын
I am currently filming everything with my Panasonic GH4 and was thinking about this camera as well for fast autofocus and good IS. But the price is (still) too high. Hopefully next year this camera will be cheaper on the used market. What worries me is the low light capability (which is not good on my GH4 as well).
@RickerVideoPro
8 жыл бұрын
+Lutte Kikker Thanks for the comment! I used the DVX200 a few times recently at wedding receptions during the evening. I've found that using the High Sensitivity mode, it increases the available gain without adding a terrible amount of noise (besides noise already present from gain in low-light situations). It was workable, though not impressively so. Just thought I'd let you know my experience.
@EssentialRC
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome info in your vid Ed. Thanks. I've got a Panasonic HC X900 1080 @50FPS. Considering this cam but the info you gave about storage for the higher resolutions bothers me. Sound like for a day of shooting at an event I would need 20 SD cards for ultra HD. Thanks though. Dom (Essential RC)
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
That's true. 28 minutes at 60FPS at UHD for a 32GB card is pretty low. If you had two 128GB cards in both slots set for relay recording, that could get you about 4 hours of continuous recording. My thinking though is that I want the best quality when I shoot 4k, so I'm not necessarily concerned with that. I would just buy more cards and enjoy the high quality 4k. Of course for weddings, recitals, and other long form recording, I don't generally shoot 4k anyway. In FHD using the AVCHD codec, I can squeeze well over 2 hours out of that same 32GB card.
@EssentialRC
8 жыл бұрын
+Ed Ricker Thanks Ed. That helps a lot. I'll do a comparison with the recent Panasonic releases and make a decision. Thanks again.
@adipop
4 жыл бұрын
nice video! I really like the camera
@PressTube
8 жыл бұрын
Nice review ! I have a Rode Stereo Videomic Pro .... will this fit on this camera?
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! Yes that mic should fit on the shoemount of the camera. You will need an 1/8" to XLR adapter in order to connect it however. Good luck!
@PressTube
8 жыл бұрын
Ed Ricker Vlogs Thanks !! Yeah the mic has a 1/8 male connector and I didn't know there were adapters available for those.
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
Yup! Try this: amzn.to/2edKBsS
@PressTube
8 жыл бұрын
Ed Ricker Vlogs Super ! Thanks allot! Cheap also ;)
@Benjamin-wp5cd
7 жыл бұрын
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@VMXGroove
8 жыл бұрын
Great video Ed. Thanks for the info. I bought one of these cameras and like it a lot. Can't beat it for the money. The picture quality is amazing. It matches my GH4 nicely.
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
Here I review the best travel bag I've found for the DVX200: kzitem.info/news/bejne/0H-jnaB6rn1ibJg
@dwarrenf
8 жыл бұрын
I am interested in get a shallow depth of field like I get with my Panasonic 100 with changeable lens So - this will give to a shallow depth? I want to shoot interviews with the BG almost totally out of focus Possible with this camera?
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
You definitely won't get the depth of field you're used to with interchangeable lens cameras like DSLRs and larger sensor cameras, but the depth of field is much shallower than any other fixed lens camcorder I've used. Sort of in-between. Zoom in with open iris and you may be able to get bokeh approaching DSLR quality, but still not entirely.
@gajjarnirav
8 жыл бұрын
Hey Ed, I just bought my dvx200. Could you please share the link to Wedding Video you shot using this camera on your Sandhills Videography Channel? This is my first professional camcorder so I'm really excited on getting used to this camera.
Were you aware that you just have to pull outward on the "adjustment knob/cam" to adjust the tightness for the camer's mounting plate? Pulling out on it "reclocks" it so that you can then tighten it all the way down. Very common little thing few people know about. I can't imagine that tripod not having that option. Great video!
@Reelifeproductions.
2 жыл бұрын
That’s what I was gonna say ;)
@saltflyer
8 жыл бұрын
We have had nothing but problems with our DVX200. It changes shutter speed from 1/50 to 1/125 randomly. The fan jams and makes a horrid noise, It off to PAN for repair after 4 months.The inbuilt scenefiles are terrible, it took us weeks to create a workable scenefile. The IS is worse than our HPX200 P2 cameras. focussing in HD is very hard, can't trust focus peaking (much better in UHD though) autofocus is terrible (yes, some people still use autofocus now and then:)) The camera is way heavier than other cameras in it's class. On the positive side it has some amazing features you wont find in other cameras, like: auto focus racking which works incredibly well. Great review, hopefully you wont get to many problems with yours
@Redshoes531
3 жыл бұрын
As a self-shooter pd, I've watched hundreds of these bloody reviews and have to say, this is one of the best. Thank you.
@asafblasbergvideographer
3 ай бұрын
One of my favorite cameras. I hope they release a 2024 version soon!
@DarqueSyde66
5 жыл бұрын
This was an awesome review. I currently own and LOVE 2 HMC150’s but have had to turn down work because I don’t have 4K capability outside my GoPros. I’ve been eyeing this camera since it came out and I am ready to take the plunge. I’m still keeping my trusty 150’s though. Thanks for the awesome review!
@frankharis1947
8 жыл бұрын
Very Good Presentation and I appreciate to you give me excellent information about this Camera. Only thing I worry about as you said LOW LIGHT is not good even it is micro 4/3 sensor. Anyway Thanks Ed Ricker.
@ballotplot2052
2 жыл бұрын
(Google translation) Does anyone want to help me please? When I record with Sony HXR-NX100 HD NXCAM Camcorder, the sound of the videos is good, on the other hand when I do Direct, the sound is repeated and the quality is very poor.
@RobJTeasdale
3 жыл бұрын
MegaBITs dude. 200 megaBYTES would be totally unusable
@laika25
2 жыл бұрын
Since this was 5 yrs ago, do you know which cam is today's equivalent? Thanks
@WupperVideo
7 жыл бұрын
We own the DVX200 now for 1 year. It's a great camera and we made some TV productions and some videos for our KZitem channel with it. :D
@williamoverton7775
Жыл бұрын
you're going to have to take low grain sandpaper to the LCD. lol
@MasterBoxingLLC
3 жыл бұрын
I’m totally exchanging my SONY ZYX-150. This was insightful. Good stuff and thanks 🙏🏽
@YoungNino2017
2 жыл бұрын
I want to like this camera so much, but the footage from it just is not impressive at all.
@passthesalt2000
8 жыл бұрын
A note about low light - it's not great, but if you have a couple of on camera LEDs you can use either on the cam or around the room, you can get good shots. Obviously with a full lighting setup you'll be fine. It's not a low light hero, but that's due to the lens being 2.8-4.5. Tricks you can use - lower shutter speed subtly, stay as wide as possible and keep to 2.8 and, last resort, up the gain in increments. The issue here is that the gain applies noise reduction and will smooth out skin tones. You can also change picture profile, sometimes you might find a profile better suited to the situation you're in or one based in a less contrasty gamma. It's doable, but it can be a headache.
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+passthesalt2000 I've got the Switronix TL-50 and plan to do just that. Still, after all you've mentioned including matching gain levels, it's still darker than a HMC150 (which I never thought was particularly good in lo-lite to begin with). It has higher gain capability than the 150, but I hate adding the noise that comes with gain. I suppose I just assumed that a larger sensor meant better lo-lite, but I guess that's not the case.
@passthesalt2000
8 жыл бұрын
+Ed Ricker It's mainly because of the lens. The sensor still has a positive effect on the overall image, but the lens holds it back. Unfortunately, most of the new fixed lens cams with larger sensors (including the new Sony Z150) have similarly slow and ramping lenses, so there's not much that can be done with it at the moment in terms of how technology is progressing. Maybe in a year or so they'll find a way to put a faster lens on a large sensor cam. I was also disappointed when I put it up against my old z5 which was never that great in low light but opens to f1.6 and has a longer zoom range, but when viewing the footage side by side, the DVX200 is the clear winner. So it's a case of trying to work around the limitations a package like this gives you, however frustrating.
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
Gotcha, that's interesting. Never knew the reason for the limitation, but it makes sense. Thanks for the explanation!
@dylangill4927
6 жыл бұрын
Fixed lens, fuck... wanted to get this and throw rented Zeiss primes on it
@simianinc
8 жыл бұрын
I think you should add faster and bigger SD cards to your recommended accessories ;-)
@sixtoobjio4825
2 жыл бұрын
Why are channel one and channel two on a single audio track when editing?
@flatoutsupercars166
7 жыл бұрын
Great overview video, not too technical, but you covered all the major points I would be concerned about if I wanted this camera.
@sa.t.2507
4 жыл бұрын
Do you still own it? I'm getting one soon!
@miabujor5840
2 жыл бұрын
How to pair a phone to the dvx200 Bluetooth?
@nitijyo_heisei
3 жыл бұрын
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@KardSharp
3 жыл бұрын
This is a much better review for this camera than I've seen from other you tubers. Maybe you just talked about all the things I care about. Or maybe everyone else sucks! I dunno. But thanks.
@ALSNewsNow
4 жыл бұрын
We had 3.of these for doing IMAG in a high end casino. Not super impressed with the auto focus at all. Its would sometimes completey fail to take focus at all, and especially in low light/stage conditions HH down in the pit. Never had a problem from back of house on sticks though. The image is definitely razor sharp and flawless in 1080
@ScribblebytesWorldwide
3 жыл бұрын
Why did it have to be red though? Red is quite devil-ish.
@newhampshirevideo
3 ай бұрын
It's amazing how long this camera was on the market!
@EdRickerVlogs
3 ай бұрын
I used it today for a scholarship ceremony! Still my main longform camera.
@vokso11
8 жыл бұрын
review done differently and I LOVE IT . getting one soon !
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+Landry Sibomana Thanks, good luck!
@mikefrench316
7 жыл бұрын
Great hands on review Ed! I've got a GH5 at the moment but for the run and gun shooting I do (Action sports, mainly motocross) I need a true camcorder. Messing around with manual zoom, poor auto focus and different lenes is not optimal when im out in the desert and have one take to get the shot. After watching your review and many others I'm convinced that the dvx200 would be a great camcorder to add to my filming gear setup. I'll use my GH5 for more cinematic shots and situations where a small camera is needed. Thanks again for the "real world situation" review 👌
@EdRickerVlogs
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for watching!
@JamesPhillipsOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome camera but "Fixed lens" is a bit naughty.. I would much rather something modular so a broken lens is going to be like a 600 dollar fix instead of 3400... That's puts me off a little bit
@EdRickerVlogs
3 жыл бұрын
Possibly, although it's very robust. Would also be a good idea to add a UV filter to it so that you never scratch it, and it may protect it further. I still own the camera and use it for most of my longform recording/2nd angle interview purposes, no broken lens yet!
@AridersLifeYT
4 жыл бұрын
wll what camera do you recommend for low light capability thats at least a 1inch sensor.?
@BONLEV
3 жыл бұрын
panasonic ag-cx350 is better in low light than this dvx200.
@thishumanexperiencetv
3 жыл бұрын
Ed, first off, thank you so much for taking the time to do this video. It is a must watch for DSLR camera user/buyers and cinematographers in the youtube community. Okay, only because I love you. "one thing I really like..." If you say it one more time...yes, I will kick you in the balls! its just a suggestion. Other than that, you are really good at what you do. Cheers
@jonathanzarco5697
Жыл бұрын
It's a looking time ago, but. We're you ever able to connect a HDMI to a monitor from it
@EdRickerVlogs
Жыл бұрын
Yes it works with the full size HDMI port.
@joseangel4428
7 жыл бұрын
Hello, Ed, I have a problem. My DVX200 does not receive the audio signal from a board in the Line input. I have to conect the XLR cable to Mic input. Is this normal? Thank you.
@greytail2009
7 жыл бұрын
What people forget about this camera is that it is a jack of all trades but not a master of one! For instance it is one of the few camcorders on the market that can imprint date and time into the video,...a requirement for recording depositions! With the right scene file, this camera is pretty good. You just need a lot of time learning it. It is not a DSLR but who wants all the ancillary equipment, audio recorders, power supplies, etc, when you can have something that works, all in one.
@cipisound
8 жыл бұрын
For solving the issue about noise in low light (lower the detail level slightly, did +value for coring, went down to - for the chroma level, master ped at - value, cine gamma and the cine color matrix. You can choose the value as you like), I recommend to create a scene file for low light and another for rest of the situations. there are 6 values. I use just 2 :) After I made one settings that I like, I rename it and copy it to other camcorders with an SD card. For high gain/iso situations we must add "noise removal" "noise reduction" (in photo or in video) but we cannot use that settings in the sun because the people will looks like "wax figures". skin tones always off - my choice. hmc has a F 1.6 and dvx F 2.8. try to put in low light situation both camcorder with the same scene file settings, and set both to f2.8, same shutter, same gain, same ND :D. Don't use open because hmc is open at 1.6! And if you like give me comparison pictures with WaveForm Monitor on and off! :)
@TomSykesMedia
6 жыл бұрын
Great video. Can you assign a shortcut button for the slowmo?
@ericlopez4615
Жыл бұрын
Great review, Ed! I feel better because I just purchased the same camera, and a big bag of extra goodies for $1800. It looks brand spanking new! And only because I want to learn how to shoot my film project, based on a book and screenplay I wrote. At first, all I wanted to do was write and direct, and I feel very confident and competent in those areas. I have a good cinematographer to help, but no time to teach. I want to get behind the camera as well. However, I know nothing about camera stuff. All I know is what and why I want to see something. I also know how to turn the thing on. Can you recommend a film making book for dummies? Thanks!
@Chanou86
8 жыл бұрын
Sorry mate but for the viewfinder sensor i think there will be a button to deactivate it like the sony pxw150 ?
@mrwellington102
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for doing this video. It's super informative and a pretty good laugh too. Nice change from the usual dorks that do camera videos
@jeroenkerklingh
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Ed Ricker. Great review. Question: How does it compare to lets say a Sony EX1 in low light? Is it better or worse?
@waynegranzin3824
8 жыл бұрын
agree with all your "gripes". so many practical "camcorder footprint" benefits have gone totally disregarded with this thing. was so excited about this camera. finally, thought i had a good reason to upgrade from my hpx170. but no dice. after using it on an event shoot this weekend. its highly unlikely i'll buy one. or for run and gun use, ever even USE it again. #ihazasadness
@ProfoundProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Hopefully they update this camera with a GH5s sensor, then it would be an easy buy for me.
@BONLEV
5 жыл бұрын
in manual mode can you have the gain in auto? Can't find it (maybe this is not possible)
@ropeyarn
6 жыл бұрын
The shoe lock on the newer 502AH Manfrotto head is ratcheted, so no fear of shoe coming loose.
@chickenslice86
6 жыл бұрын
Lmao I used the hmc150 in tv prod 1 and the dvx200 in tv prod 2. Good shit
@bakonfreek
7 жыл бұрын
I've been shooting with my HVX200 for a while and was thinking about getting one of these as a nice UHD upgrade (dat manual zoom tho). Just wondering, does it record all audio channels like the HVX or is it just the two that the switches are set to?
@EdRickerVlogs
7 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for the message. The DVX200 only records the two channels that the switches are set to. So both channels could be Input 1, both 2, one of each, or a combination of one input and one internal mic, or all internal mics. Just two options at a time however. I highly recommend the DVX200 as long as you're aware of some of the cons I outline in the video review. Good luck!
@josephbohme7917
7 жыл бұрын
Get the replacement camera plate lock from a Benro Pan head it comes out and resets to tighten more and to avoid oversize cameras
@SomeStrangemysterious
8 жыл бұрын
Hey Ed. I just bought this camera today. I tried some indoor and outdoor shots during day for both tests. Wow the noise in the shots I got was horrible. I did the latest update for the firmware and that may have helped but only slightly. Can you offer any tips for how I can get cleaner footage ? Btw the shots I took were at 0db gain. Is there a noise reduction setting or something? Any help would be great
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+Pete Larson What Scene file are you using? SCN4 is the worst for noise in my experience. Also, in dark scenes, the DVX200 still has some noticeable noise regardless. I've never had an issue with noise in the day or even in well-lit indoor scenes. Can you shoot a test so we can check it out and see if maybe your camera is operating differently from ours?
@SimonWattsWILDPresentationsUK
7 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the HC X1? for sale in November '16. Seems to have the edge on all the predecessors - especially in low light.
@EdRickerVlogs
7 жыл бұрын
I haven't, but it looks interesting. Would love to try it out. Thanks!
@tvcamgrl
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ed. I just got mine Wednesday and I’m trying to decide whether to keep it or not. Which is your all time favorite camera?
@Racosz
5 жыл бұрын
Which is the maximum capacity of SD memories compatible to this camera? I want to buy this camera but I got some doubts about filming time and other stuff. Great channel and review.
@EdRickerVlogs
5 жыл бұрын
It supports SDHC memory cards (4 GB to 32 GB) and SDXC memory cards (48 GB to 128 GB) I use 128GB SDXC, and since it has dual ports it can relay from one to the next for a total of 256GB. Depending on what resolution/codec you're shooting in, you can get quite a bit of recording time. 256GB would give over 10 hours of MP4 HD, and about 23 hours of AVCHD.
@Racosz
5 жыл бұрын
@@EdRickerVlogs Thanks for replying.
@williamhealy6381
3 жыл бұрын
Just rented one from Uni, excited to get to work
@BladeZXCastleClash
8 жыл бұрын
Great video. I want that camera so badly. lol
@JahnosSardonis
8 жыл бұрын
Very insightful. Thanks!
@puddytat62
7 жыл бұрын
If that is a typical Manfrotto tripod that wing nut should actually articulate out and allow you to reposition the nut at any position so you can tighten the nut successfully even if it line with contacting the bottom of the camera It should be spring loaded to allow you to rotate the arm and reposition it to another spot that gives you the clearance. Kinda like this one www.ebay.com/itm/231057660052?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
@EdRickerVlogs
7 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately the wing nut had broken years ago and I superglued it back on, so I couldn't do that. Thanks though!
@iceskillet
7 жыл бұрын
I had the same thing happen. Was able to buy that one little piece from them for cheap. Well worth getting it done.
@tdcattech
8 жыл бұрын
I really liked this review style. Nice mix of tech and opinion. Do you have any raw footage available? I'm looking at this as a possible videography camera but could really do with testing our some real files.
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+tdcat.com What kind of testing would you like to do? V-Log grading? Just simple 4k editing?
@tdcattech
8 жыл бұрын
Most important to me is to know how well I can work with footage within Premiere. Scrubbing around the timeline and playing back etc. I would be great if it was V-Log too! I know it's pretty big and can be a pain to upload. I may do a beginners grading tutorial on this camera and could credit your channel and footage appropriately. Thanks for coming back to me.
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+tdcat.com Sure, i can send you some footage. I just shot some 3180x2160 V-Log glidecam footage over the weekend that would be perfect for that. Message me your email so I can share a Google Drive link with you. If you use it for your tutorial, crediting my channel would be great!
@tdcattech
8 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Will do. Thanks.
@jadesroom
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Right now I'm vacillating between the DVX200 and an FS5, and your experience is helping me to make the decision. Which Glidecam do you use? Have you ever used a SteadyTracker? I wonder how they compare.
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+jadesroom If you already have lenses, the FS5 is a great option. For me, I've always used fixed-lens cameras, so buying something like the FS5 would be more expensive with the accompanying lens purchases. I use the Devin Graham Signature Glidecam. I absolutely love it. Check out some of my experiment footage with it here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/pa-OummgbHiGfIo Never used the SteadyTracker. Have you had good luck with it?
@jadesroom
8 жыл бұрын
+Ed Ricker I don't have lenses and, therefore, purchasing a DVX200 makes more sense. Thanks for the lead on the Glidecam. I ordered one this week. I like using the SteadyTracker for something quick without a lot of set up time; but since the V between the thumb and the index finger acts as the gimbal, it's definitely not as smooth as a Glidecam.
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Let me know how it goes with the camera and glidecam. Post some footage and send me the link!
@klausstein8330
8 жыл бұрын
I use it with a cheap Samsung EVO 32GB card (48MB/s) and it works well in 4K. With a Sony 32GB (40MB/s) it will stop after a few minutes. So it dont have to be a "very" fast card. ;)
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+Klaus Stein Interesting, so you can shoot in full 4k with that card? Is it U1 or U3?
@klausstein8330
8 жыл бұрын
Yes. It only stops when the card is full. Its a U1. The camera says "it will maybe not work" but it works fine.
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@WMARUoriginal
7 жыл бұрын
Super useful review. Thanks
@KevinMarchese
8 жыл бұрын
Hey Ed, Panasonic is introducing the AG‑UX180 with the 1inch sensor, how do you think that compares to this camera? or do you think that it will preform that much better in low light. my company is asking me to get a camera and i want to know should i wait or get this one that I already wanted but that was before i found out about the larger sensor. what are your thoughts?thank you for any input.
@RickerVideoPro
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin thanks for the message. I'm attaching the sizing chart for sensors: theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/.a/6a00df351e888f883401bb08ad4b14970d-800wi You can see the Micro 4/3" of the DVX200 is bigger than the 1" sensor of the UX180. A characteristic of Panasonic fixed lenses is that a smaller sensor generally allows for more zoom capability. This is the case with the UX180 which boasts 20x zoom while the DVX200 has 13x. But the larger sensor of the DVX200 allows for shallower depth of field. So the question is...do you want a more cinematic look that the DVX200 can provide, or do you shoot ENG or sports where the UX180 would be better suited? As for low light capabilities, can't really comment on that since the UX180 hasn't been thoroughly tested by professionals yet. Good luck with your buy!
@KevinMarchese
8 жыл бұрын
wow! thank you for this great and speedy info, you rock man! thanks. I will probably go with the 200 then.its even cooler looking...
@KevinMarchese
8 жыл бұрын
Im also amazed you are able to use it on a glide cam, thank you so much for this video btw, excellent overview!
@OrhanYaycioglu
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video. Right now I have my Panasonic Ag Hmc 150 just like you and I want to have an upgrade as DVX 200. So depending on your video I am on the right track I suppose.
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+Orhan Yaycioglu Awesome! the HMC150 to DVX200 transition seems like a natural one. The AC130/160 really didn't bring enough new stuff that interested me, so I'm glad I waited for the DVX200.
@UXXV
8 жыл бұрын
Glad I found this video! I have a vintage 2009 HMC150A myself and am thinking about this as an upgrade because as you will know, the 150's 1080P is more like 720p! You mention the low light is bad, is it bad in HD mode when its clumping pixels together to generate the image or is it bad mainly in 4k mode? I do a lot of nightclub stuff and the HMC with gain ramped right up is fine and usable, once its been through render and rerender on KZitem you cant even tell. Last question - the Auto/Manual switch on the 150 - is there something similar on the DVX200, its sometimes quite useful for full run and gun mode. Many thanks for the video!
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late response. Yes there's an auto/manual switch. As for poor quality 4k, the gain can be added pretty heavy but only to a certain point without grain and degradation of quality. I would be concerned about using this for nightclub stuff because adding gain in low light adds a lot of ghosting to the image. That might look pretty poor with a nightclub with the dancing and lights and action.
@UXXV
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply :) Ended up buying one anyway so will see how it fairs - most club vids are watched on phones these days so should be ok I hope
@mikaakoo
7 жыл бұрын
bonjour could you compare PANSONIC DVX200 with the new panasonic UX 90 , UX 180 and HCX1… DVX200 has 4/3 sensor but do not have HDR recording mode and the others panasonic have 1inch sensor but maybe with HDR the quality of pictures are nearly the same …..and even maybe in low light (concert , street , sunset…)…thank you very much… Tobias from caribbean
@EdRickerVlogs
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your message Tabios. I've put a message in to Panasonic to see if they'd be willing to send me a test unit of one of the UX cameras for review. Hoping for a response. Whenever I can get my hands on one, I'll make a video for sure!
@bform962
8 жыл бұрын
Were you able to fit the 200 on the ronin?
@ChrisWinger
8 жыл бұрын
Random question here. I bought the dvx200 to use with my 2 Gh4 cameras And received a used one instead of new. Long story, quick question. How do you playback files on the camera? I see no button or menu item to do so. Obviously I am missing it. I don't have the manuals and cant figure it out. Had to record all day on Ninja flame and trust the local recordings were good. Any help would be amazing!!!
@ChrisWinger
8 жыл бұрын
Never Mind. now that i am not on set, was easy to find.
@avarmadillo
4 жыл бұрын
Nice presentation, Ed. I do have a question: Can you shoot full manual focus and have the focus peaking operative throughout the shot?
@BONLEV
3 жыл бұрын
yes, you can. I have also the DVX200
@LeviKnight
6 жыл бұрын
ill stick with the dvx100
@JanetArneauwhatsyourproblem
7 жыл бұрын
thank you great video
@raredreamfootage
8 жыл бұрын
Is the internal recording 8-bit 4:2:0? And what is the maximum F-Stop? And is it constant?
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+raredreamfootage Yes internal is 4:2:0 8-bit. External is 4:2:2 10-bit. The lens is variable aperture from F2.8 to F4.5.
@JeremyY
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Ed! Thanks for posting up this review. I'm considering this cam for myself. Have your opinions on it changed now that you've owned it for nearly a year, now?
@EdRickerVlogs
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeremy, thanks for watching. I've really grown to enjoy this camera, and little issues with the reflective/automatic switching of the lcd screen have become easier to deal with. I still get caught by the auto LCD feature sometimes, but I actually prefer to have it on auto switch just so that I can raise the EVF to my eye quickly without having to press a button. The OIS is still great, and I've appreciated it during run-and-gun environments when a tripod wasn't available or accessible. The camera is perhaps a bit heavy for long handheld recording sessions, and using it with a glidecam is a bit rough on the forearm (assuming no vest), but it has still produced some great images. The 60FPS is great across resolutions, but the 120FPS is usually too soft for my tastes. Introduces a lot of grain too, so I normally can get away with 60FPS for any slo-mo shots. Of course 60FPS crops in the sensor a bit, so you have to weigh that with your other options as well. If I was shooting a car in a confined space, I may not be able to fit the entire car in my frame at 60FPS. Probably the biggest gripe I have now is that there is some very noticeable banding/grain in footage shot in V-Log, especially in blue sky or other gradients like on a wall indoors. I used to shoot a lot of nature shots in V-Log before I realized that I actually prefer shooting normally to reduce the banding and grain. For instance, this video was shot without V-Log, nice smooth sky: kzitem.info/news/bejne/tKdryHWPqZN8aJg This video WAS shot in V-Log, skip to 0:42 for banding sky example: kzitem.info/news/bejne/z4J42WWipaKalag This review was shot in V-Log indoors, and the walls look horribly noisy: kzitem.info/news/bejne/l4OblqCda3N_gaw Unfortunately I bought the camera excited to try the V-Log feature for greater post options, but ultimately it's not worth the degradation of gradient quality. Perhaps shooting externally at 10-bit 4:2:2 would fix some of that, but spending $1000 on an external recorder is a whole 'nuther can of worms. The camera has locked up on me once or twice and I had to pull out the battery to shut the camera off (unresponsive power switch/functions). That got me a bit nervous, but I've never actually missed a shot because of the issue. People still compliment me on the camera! They love the look of it, and I feel like clients put more faith in my work even before having seen the footage just because of how badass the camera is. Pretty cool!
@JeremyY
7 жыл бұрын
Ed Ricker Vlogs thank you for this very detailed follow-up. I'll definitely factor it into my final decision!
@personperson9591
8 жыл бұрын
So I know you're not an expert on the camera but figured you were very responsive last time around (I purchased the 504HD btw). The camera keeps turning on the ND filter automatically, even on manual setting with the ND slider to off (and I've turned off the auto-iris just in case), do you know if there is anyway to disable this? It somewhat ruined my last webcast, since I had to shoot a board meeting where a projection screen was directly behind the board, yes the screen would have been blown-out without the auto-ND but I'd rather have a blown-out irrelevant screen than a way-too-dark subject (the panel members). Can't seem to find any information on the auto-ND aspect to the camera, and makes the ND button seem pointless if it's just going to set it to what it wants regardless of the user setting.
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
Wow, no I've never had an issue with any sort of auto-ND feature. ND should only kick in when you hit the ND filter switch, no other time. Only suggestion I have would be to ensure you have your auto-switch off, but I'm sure you do at this point.
@aitordiago8154
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review! I thought the Panasonic AG-DVX200 would be a very good camera for low light situations because of its big size sensor.
@EdRickerVlogs
6 жыл бұрын
Actually not necessarily...in this case, the lens limits it a bit. You'd find better low light performance in full-frame DSLRs with switchable lenses unfortunately. But bumping up the DVX's gain will usually allow for low light situations, but a little grain will be present as well due to the high gain.
@PVSgallery
8 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Just a comment on the close proximity of the tripod's tightening lever to the bottom of the camera. You should be able to unscrew the tripod's tightening lever and re-position it such that it does not butt up against the camera. I did this with a Manfrotto tripod in order to accommodate an FZ1000.
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
That would be a perfect idea! Except that screw broke off years ago and I super glued it back on, haha. It still turns to tighten, it just doesn't move out anymore. I had actually totally forgot I super glued it until I took a closer look. So it's my fault!
@personperson9591
8 жыл бұрын
Any ideas on a suitable tripod head? That looks like the 503, we were thinking about the 504HD but maybe not if there's that locking issue on it as well.
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+Phillip Killion I just bought the 504HD, and it's PERFECT for this camera. It's much wider than the 503HD and doesn't have the locking issue. The 504HD comes with a very long camera plate though which I decided not to use. I prefer a shorter camera plate because a longer one interferes with balance fine-tuning on a glidecam (regardless of the camera attached to it).
@michahemo562
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Ed, I have a problem, and I would like you to help me. When I'm shooting a music concert the focus runs out even when I'm shooting on manual. What can I do? Thanks
@EdRickerVlogs
7 жыл бұрын
The focus changes on you even if you're in manual and not touching the focus ring? That's quite odd...not sure why it would do that. Your focus Auto/Manual switch is definitely on Manual along with the the camera's master Auto/Manual switch? Just checking....
@Moon-u5e
8 жыл бұрын
we used this camera for wedding video, however, the focus point is only at the center of the frame, do you know if any way I can change my focus point when I am shooting?? thank you
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
do you mean the autofocus point? not really sure, I use manual focus almost 100% of the time. a guy by the name of Barry Green has put out some dvx200 videos on KZitem that may address that.
@josephbohme7917
7 жыл бұрын
Too Magenta!!! sometimes
@spasparry
8 жыл бұрын
hi ed just for info on your manfrotto pan head you say you can't tighten the plate because it hits the camera next time when it hits the camera pull the plastic knob towards you its spring loaded and you can then move it back and retighten it up I get this problem quite often but you can normally get just the right position with a bit of trial and error and get the sliding plate tight,hope this helps
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion! Unfortunately that pin broke a few years ago and I resorted to supergluing it. It doesn't pull out anymore :( Since this video, I bought the 504HD head and it works perfect!
@MedusaJellyFish300
8 жыл бұрын
thank you for this great review, amazing video, can you tell me which uv filter protector did you buy?
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
+David Lobos Thanks! Hope it helps people. I use the Hoya HD UV 72mm for both the DVX200 and the HMC150. Great filter with no noticeable darkening of the picture.
@zacharylapointe8287
7 жыл бұрын
you mentioned issues with low light setting. what kind of camera would you recommend for low lighting?
@EdRickerVlogs
7 жыл бұрын
Perhaps a kind of camera that's not fixed lens like the DVX200. Most fixed lens cameras seem to suffer from low light issues.
@spinward
6 жыл бұрын
Amazing review! I am buying this for my brother and I was wondering if this camcorder can be used with a gimbal and if so is there one you or anyone reading this could recommend?
@EdRickerVlogs
6 жыл бұрын
I've never used it with a gimbal...but you can learn more about doing so here: www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?354759-Steadycam-Glidecam-Gimbal-or-Ronin-For-DVX200-Camera If you go ahead with purchasing the DVX200 through Amazon, consider buying it through my affiliate link: amzn.to/2FlEqma I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps me continue to make these videos. Thanks!
@PignaGroup
8 жыл бұрын
can you show me other examples of glidecam's videos?
@EdRickerVlogs
8 жыл бұрын
Sure, here's one I shot for a detailing company: kzitem.info/news/bejne/ma9jt5iEsHadiYo This one too: kzitem.info/news/bejne/0Ktoq2SDkaqrd4I
@lukejm106
2 жыл бұрын
Do you still have your DVX200?
@EdRickerVlogs
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I do, but I use it mainly for long-form recording like graduations, dance recitals, pageants, etc. For more artistic stuff, interviews, and shorter clips I use my Panasonic GH5 and GH6.
@lukejm106
2 жыл бұрын
@@EdRickerVlogs any chance you can do a beginners guide on it as the manual and other videos I've seen make me regret buying it as I'm literally a beginner and have no idea of the settings on things! Please help!
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