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Response to Single CCD Transfer

from Chris Ward (ward_christopher@hotmail.com)
Brian -

Three chips deliver superior color to one chip cameras by recording each primary color separately (red, blue, green). That is why all professional cameras have three chips.

I have shot professionally with the Sony VX-1000, Sony PD-100 and Canon XL-1. I have transferred all three to Digibeta, a professional format, and the Canon is clearly the best. The other two are fine cameras but the XL-1 shoots what I consider to be true betacam quality video. The color is outstanding and yes you can tell the difference. Even though their chips have less pixels than the Sony's their "pixel shift" technology actually increases the resolution quality. I know I sound like an ad for Canon but all I can say is that I've seen it for myself.

If you want to get the cheaper Camera go ahead but don't kid yourself that you're getting the better Camera. The Canon XL-1 is the better camea.

Chris

(posted 9066 days ago)

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