Hey guys happy new year...

I've been able to use PD170 in last couple of days in some shows and clubs.. however, I am not big of a fan of SONY's product and more of a DVX100 supporter..

I actually haven't had a chance to use DVX100 in club or back stage... dark atmosphere... and I'm hearing from people that it is bad in dark atmosphere wehreas SONY PD170 is perfect for it..

Do any of you who use DVX100 have had a problem?

I personally shoot a lot in club and dark scene... so it is very important fact... before I purchase it soon...

help me out.. guys..

jun son

I was under the impression that the DVX rates a little faster when in 60i mode than when in 24p mode (Which nobody ever thinks to switch it out of). Regardless, the main selling point of the PD-170 (Vs. the PD-150) seems to be that it has great low-light capabilities. If that's your primary concern, then the PD-170 is probablly the better bet. I haven't heard too many complaints about the DVX in low-light situations, though.

Nota "Just my .02 lux" Mono

i own a dvx100 the reason why it has problem with low light, which really arent big problems is because when u shoot in 24P you need more light. If you put it in regular 60i mode it has no problems and its like a pd-150. But the 24P is so key i really love it.

Put it to you this way. Everytime i show a film ive made with it. I get alot of holy **** that looks so real! (as in like a feature film look)

i highly reccomend it.

-Lee

Actually the reason is because in progressive mode (30p or 24p) the DVX defaultys to odb and the gain cannot be boosted due to the cine-like gamma features and calabrations for it and so on. But as Nota mentioned in 60i you can tweak the gain making low light no longer an issue.
R. Michael

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I own the dvx100 and it works great in low light. Hopefully your a seasoned videographer and this next bit of info i give you hopefully is redundant. Do not judge the shot by the way it looks throught the dvx viewfinder. You'll cringe shout and said a few choice 4 letter words. Wait until you can view it on a good quality monitor. It'll knock your socks off.