Sony DCR-VX 2100 anyone using it? - GoFuckYourself.com

Buddah00 · 02-08-2005, 01:12 PM

Anyone using this camera, I would appreciate any feedback from users. Thanks

AaronM · 02-08-2005, 01:18 PM

It works.

Any more questions?

Buddah00 · 02-08-2005, 01:25 PM

Are you happy with the picture quality?
Does the 58mm lens make a noticable difference in low light situations?

AaronM · 02-08-2005, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddah00

Are you happy with the picture quality?
Does the 58mm lens make a noticable difference in low light situations?

Yes and yes.

jact · 02-08-2005, 01:27 PM

I'm happy with the picture quality, but very disappointed in the focus when you're close to what you'd like to be focusing on. It's pretty decent in low light but not really recommended.

Buddah00 · 02-08-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jact

I'm happy with the picture quality, but very disappointed in the focus when you're close to what you'd like to be focusing on. It's pretty decent in low light but not really recommended.

are you talking about the auto focus or manual focus?

AaronM · 02-08-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jact

I'm happy with the picture quality, but very disappointed in the focus when you're close to what you'd like to be focusing on. It's pretty decent in low light but not really recommended.

uh....OK.

Not really recommended huh?

Then why in the hell are the vx2000 and 2100 the most widely used MiniDV cams in our industry?

Buddah00 · 02-08-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronM

Yes and yes.

Thank you, would you recommend the camera?

AaronM · 02-08-2005, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddah00

Thank you, would you recommend the camera?

In a fucking heartbeat.

jact · 02-08-2005, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronM

uh....OK.

Not really recommended huh?

Then why in the hell are the vx2000 and 2100 the most widely used MiniDV cams in our industry?

I meant I wouldn't recommend shooting in low light, vs the cameras aren't good in low light. Nevermind me, sleep deprivation.

jact · 02-08-2005, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddah00

are you talking about the auto focus or manual focus?

Auto focus, sorry.

Buddah00 · 02-08-2005, 01:34 PM

Thanks for the answers, I will be going with the camera.

AaronM · 02-08-2005, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jact

I meant I wouldn't recommend shooting in low light, vs the cameras aren't good in low light. Nevermind me, sleep deprivation.

It's the best low light video camera that I have ever shot with on a regular basis. I wish Sony's new HD model was rated as well as the 2100 for low light.

AaronM · 02-08-2005, 01:36 PM

Not that low light situations really concern me much.....

I can't speak for the rest of you but I shoot porn for a living and where I come from, we light our sets.

jact · 02-08-2005, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronM

Not that low light situations really concern me much.....

I can't speak for the rest of you but I shoot porn for a living and where I come from, we light our sets.

Exactly.

Could you hit me up? Thanks.

Big Red Machine · 02-08-2005, 01:39 PM

I usually use a GL2(Canon) but also have a VX2100 brought it to Vegas did a shoot with no lighting kit. It worked great very crisp definately better in low light. You can't go wrong with either but give yourself time to get used to whichever camera you choose. Also you can't go wrong listening to AaronM.

Jim_Gunn · 02-08-2005, 03:27 PM

I use a VX-2100 almost every day to shoot porn and I think that the video quality is great. I like the focus and size too. The stock stereo microphone sucks though compared to my other camera, a Canon XL-1 . It's very non-directional and not that good at picking up sound beyond several feet or so of distance. Also great for low light for docu-style impromptu shoting.

Doctor Dre · 02-08-2005, 03:30 PM

We are using the HDR-FX1 . It's pretty much the same I guess except the HD part . (we are mostly shooting dvds for now, but web will come soon) .

Doctor Dre · 02-08-2005, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronM

It's the best low light video camera that I have ever shot with on a regular basis. I wish Sony's new HD model was rated as well as the 2100 for low light.

Why would you shoot in low light anyways ?

edit : errm nvm ... just read the post after

SGS · 02-08-2005, 03:41 PM

We use the PD170 and our old VX2000 which we have used forever. So long as you get the mike off camera they are both excellent at what they do.

You really cant go wrong with Sony.

DWB · 07-17-2005, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SGS

We use the PD170 and our old VX2000 which we have used forever.

Between the two, which do you think produces the better overall results? I'm sure you have used them side by side.

AdultWebGraphics · 07-17-2005, 02:31 AM

They are identical in quality but the pd170 has more options on the outside like xlr inputs.

The pd170 is the pro version of the vx2100 prosumer version.

vittle · 07-17-2005, 02:55 AM

great camera...easy to use. Hit me up if you want to see some of the stuff I have shot with it.

DWB · 07-17-2005, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vittle

great camera...easy to use. Hit me up if you want to see some of the stuff I have shot with it.

Can't find any contact info on you.

ProjectNaked · 07-17-2005, 02:29 PM

We do a lot of club / bar / hotel shooting where lighting is not always available. The 1 lux pick up of the 2100 is amazing. You can open it up and shoot incredible video in almost total darkness. It is an all around great camera for the price. The GL2 has a 20X optical zoom which is nice, but side by side I recommend the VX2100.

Giorgio_Xo · 07-17-2005, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronM

Yes and yes.

AaronM's minimalist phase is always a pleasure to read - short and intense. I can almost feel his psychotic glare from behind my LCD.

Cory W · 07-17-2005, 03:43 PM

If you happen to live near a Macintosh store, they have it on display. Go in and they will let you shoot footage and import / edit on the Macs.

Maybe not what you want, but it is kind of nice to play with something before you buy it.

pxxx · 07-17-2005, 03:46 PM

It has a good picture quality.

tony286 · 07-17-2005, 07:19 PM

Never never with the onboard mic, I love my att shotgun.

Bionic_Schlong · 07-17-2005, 07:26 PM

You better buy the vx2100 fast because it was discontinued months ago and the stock is running out.

I heard the PAL version is sold out in Europe.

leg4 · 07-17-2005, 08:04 PM

It is an excellent cam... The low light capability is amazing... much better than gl2...

And it's small and portable...

I highly recommend the vx2100

Love, Big Tommy

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AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	Not that low light situations really concern me much..... I can't speak for the rest of you but I shoot porn for a living and where I come from, we light our sets.

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Jim_Gunn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Where The Teens Are Posts: 5,702	I use a VX-2100 almost every day to shoot porn and I think that the video quality is great. I like the focus and size too. The stock stereo microphone sucks though compared to my other camera, a Canon XL-1 . It's very non-directional and not that good at picking up sound beyond several feet or so of distance. Also great for low light for docu-style impromptu shoting.

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SGS Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mallorca - Nottingham Posts: 5,176	We use the PD170 and our old VX2000 which we have used forever. So long as you get the mike off camera they are both excellent at what they do. You really cant go wrong with Sony. __________________ See sig...

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AdultWebGraphics Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 980	They are identical in quality but the pd170 has more options on the outside like xlr inputs. The pd170 is the pro version of the vx2100 prosumer version.

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vittle Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,181	great camera...easy to use. Hit me up if you want to see some of the stuff I have shot with it.

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ProjectNaked Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Detroit Areola Posts: 4,309	We do a lot of club / bar / hotel shooting where lighting is not always available. The 1 lux pick up of the 2100 is amazing. You can open it up and shoot incredible video in almost total darkness. It is an all around great camera for the price. The GL2 has a 20X optical zoom which is nice, but side by side I recommend the VX2100.

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pxxx First African GFY Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,114	It has a good picture quality.

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Bionic_Schlong Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 17	You better buy the vx2100 fast because it was discontinued months ago and the stock is running out. I heard the PAL version is sold out in Europe.

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leg4 Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 4,429	It is an excellent cam... The low light capability is amazing... much better than gl2... And it's small and portable... I highly recommend the vx2100 Love, Big Tommy - __________________ >>> Contact me here email me here