Anyone know where i can get a dof calculator (like a Samcine) for the 1/3in format? or do i have to do this all by hand? not the preferred method, but doable..(speaking of which... what CoC would i use? something similar to the 16mm Coc? 1/1000?)

I'm DPing a few things with a DVX, just want to settle this issue so my AC doesn't have to go bezerk checking focus on a monitor.

thanks!

only thing i can think of:
ASC video manual

I don't know how you'd accurately figure out what the CsoC are. ...although since you know the 35mm equivelents of the lens (it'll say in the manual), you can use this calculator.

But here's a near-far calculator that will allow any digital camera/corder:
http://www.outsight.com/hyperfocal.html

And you may find this chart that Rob found that converts Panasonic's percentages to feet useful with focus:
http://www.flickerfactory.com/egp/morestuff/dvx100focus.htm

Although none of this is a direct answer to your question, it might be useful.
Joren

All things being equal, the CoC on a 1/3" chip should be a little less than 1/4th that of academy 35mm, or about 1/2 that of standard 16mm. Should be in the .004-.006mm range). Of course, things are never equal (SD Video glass is quite poor). Needless to say, a lot will be in focus relative to those formats, and the stuff that is out of focus won't get as much throw.

This is part of the reason they can sell 1/3" cameras for less than a fortune. With so much DOF to play with they can chince, either offering a crappy automated servo backfocus mechanism (Which I think is what the DVX-100 has), or not offer backfocus adjustment at all.

If you're still concerned, maybe light for some extra stop and ND/scrim to taste after checking the monitor (I'd recommend a good on-set monitor no matter what).

Good luck!

Nota "Focusin' like a cussin' Mofo"