SONY PVW-EX3 video assist

[Luis Ismael]

Hi Guys

I´m looking for a good solution for video assist.
Wanna a HD/HDV solution because of extreme focus work.
As anyone used the sony PVW-EX3?
HDSDI in/out, HDMI

Will shoot to the big screen so i will use 24fps.

Any feedback?

 

[Brook Willard]

I'm not following. Are you attempting to build a video assist/tap for a film camera out of an HDV camera? Or are you attempting to use an HDV camera as a video recording/playback device for the RED? Or something different?

 

[Luis Ismael]

Wanna record RED HD-SDI signal do a VTR just to check focus and talent performance with sync sound
Dont wanna use playback from Red.

 

[Cail Young]

A Datavideo HDR100 or AJA Ki Pro will likely be cheaper and more reliable.

 

[Vlado Struhar]

www.qtakehd.com

...in case you want something more sophisticated.

 

[Brook Willard]

Are you trying to build a short-term solution or a more permanent HD playback solution? There are lots of 695 guys on these boards that could probably point you in the right direction.

 

[Luis Ismael]

Hi Brook

Want a rock solid solution but not a high end one

 

[Nick Shaw]

Are you sure the EX3 has an HD-SDI input? Not got one in front of me right now, but I don't think it does.

 

[Luis Ismael]

Hi Nick

Please check this
http://www.sony.co.uk/biz/view/Show...hnicalSpecs&imageType=Main&category=XDCAMVTRs

 

[Nick Shaw]

Hi Nick

Please check this
http://www.sony.co.uk/biz/view/Show...hnicalSpecs&imageType=Main&category=XDCAMVTRs

Ah… That's the EX30. Your thread title says EX3, which is a camera with no HD-SDI input.

That looks like it might do exactly what you need, although do check one with a signal from a Red. The Red's HD-SDI output is a little outside normal tolerances, and some devices don't like the signal.

 

[Luis Ismael]

Thanks Nick

Just now i realize i made a mistake on the gear:
it´s of course the Sony VTR PMW-EX30 and not the camera.
Sorry about that.

About the Red signal, i know that the HDSDI that the camera burst may not be the HDSDI that the Sony vtr likes, so i ask the forum is anyone as any complaint or feedback.

Thanks