#CANON A-1 DIGITAL
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I am considering a Canon A-1 Digital for video input to a frame capture board.
Anyone have any experience with this camera?
Stephen, if at all possible, go for one of the three chip models. While the
A-1 is an outstanding piece of equipment, the difference between a single
pickup and separated primary system is considerable, especially if you plan to
do single frame extractions from it for computer display or printing.
Vince (Personal opinion only)
You should mention that a 3 Chip Camera requires more light for a good
image than a single chip camera.
Personal Observation
Hi, Peter!! Long time no chat <g>. True, better lighting required but the
chroma accuracy difference is well worth it IMHO. I should imagine that the
newer series of DigiCams will be exporting into the U. S. late this year
(finaly) which make the previous generations look like the original TriniCams.
However, the limiting factor still remains with the production chains that
won't do R/G/B all the way through and support the full 16:9 capabilities of
them. Of course full utilization of the format is still a couple of years
away, but, with a good film recorder, quite a bit can be done with motion
picture contracts until then.
Vince
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Stephen,
I recently bought the Can A1 Dig and have really found it great for the price.
The manual features are absolutely essential to sort out tough lighting and
sound situations and the digital effects are pretty clean. I am in the process
of setting myself up as you are for video capture and have been looking at the
Power Mac 7100 AV with the Power Spigot card. What are you planning to use?
Does anyone else widh to comment on the choice and limitations I can expect?