
Sony XDCAM EX3 review HD
3 months ago
Full review of the brand new PMW EX3. Announced in Las Vegas, just before NAB.
Bringing many new features.
Please have a look at my short "3 Days in April" shot with it and the Letus Extreme.
You can see more pictures and read my written review at philipbloom.net
Bringing many new features.
Please have a look at my short "3 Days in April" shot with it and the Letus Extreme.
You can see more pictures and read my written review at philipbloom.net
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It just fits in my backpack which is important because it was either the EX1 or a drivers license :)
I bought an EX1 so I am stuck with a train.
PS: your EX3 video is a terrific into for SONY's new EX3 product. Well done and thank you.
Answering my own question, I've noticed that for the UK, The tentative recommended retail price of the EX3 will be £5995 inc. vat. This is approximately £1500 more than the EX1.
Thanks
Mark
I take it from this that the LCD is "permanently open"?
Also, the 60Gb drive is welcome, annoyingly small. I'm hoping this'll get bumped up before release.
How long do you reckon before Letus gets a relay going for this camera? That'd be sweet...
Just a little observation...
That would be another reason to favour it over the EX1.
Certainly makes it work well with it's big brother the PDW-700.
Dave
But comparing Sony EX3 with PAN HPX 500. and both are almost the same price (hPX getting cheapr) which is the best to buy?
I appreciate your advice. :)
if so I'll take your word and order one.
I wish the EX3(and the ex1 for that matter) had the pre record like the 350. It's great to catch a lightning strike, or dolphin breeching. I'm hoping to get a letus extreme soon to use my nikon lenses.
This is where it's at, my friends...
red.com/nab/scarlet
I notice you said you had an XDCAM - maybe you'd be interested in the RED ONE, which does exist right now - at half the price but quadruple the resolution!
By the way great review! Just wanted to confirm that the image on the LCD can be flipped? This would mean that those who own adapters like the M2 or Brevis would not require a FLIP ADAPTER.right?
Edge to Edge sharpness is a great deal of advantage.
Do you find the COMBO LCD/EVF besides resolution of course hard to handle as it sticks out of course and cannot be retracted?
Any ideas when the EX3 will be shipping?
Thanks Phil Great Video Review! What can i say!
Last week I checked the EX at the Vocas shop and was slightly shocked by the ergonomics. They also had the Z7 lying around and thats was very nice balanced little cam with some really practical touched.
So it looks like they incorporated a lot of the good stuff (interchangeable lenses! audio controls behind a screen!) and gave it a proper viewfinder.
Never liked working with the HVX, it was always just too much IT not enough shooting for my taste.
Even thought about getting a 530 before but really don't want to buy another broadcast cam. My previous 50K plumbicon tube cam ended up on ebay for $200. The guy probably bought it for the lovely Fujinon lens which is useless on CCD cams.
And for some of the doc stuff the handycam form-factor is fantastic.
So thanks for putting my mind at ease and making me laugh.
I for one, own an EX1 and you made it very easy for me to make a decision on what my next move should be. I'm going to go for the EX3. I even have the money ready.The viewfinder and the the shoulder mount are my reasons. I'll probably stick with the supplied lens.
Phil, I don't see the price staying at $13,000 for too long. Here's why. I spoke to someone at B&H Photo in New York and he did some quick numbers crunching and told me that they will have the camera in September for either $9000 or $10,000.
B&H Photo is known for having very competitive prices.
Plus, if the EX3 is priced at $13,000 most current owners will stick with their EX1 cameras. Those who don't own either camera will go for the EX1 because basically both are the same camera and most people are not going to pay double for the extra bells and whistles. I know, I know. The viewfinder. The shoulder pad. The interchangeable lens system.
If, on the other hand, the EX3 is priced too low the EX1 will not sell. The EX3 will not be priced at $8000 because the Canon XLH1 is $8000 and the EX3 is a much better camera. Thus, in conclusion, taking the B&H guy very seriously, I believe that the EX3 will sell for either $9995 or $10,995. If I am wrong then it will be $11,995.
I just have one question since you actually are one of the few people in the world, and perhaps the first one ever appointed (anointed) by Sony to test drive it. Is the EX3 much bigger in size than the EX1?
And can the LCD somehow be folded away.
Thanks Philip.
Nick Dallas
lordofunionsquare@yahoo.com
Since you have tested all the Sony XDCam family, do you think the the EX3 renders the 350 obosolete?
The f350 can overcrank in 1080p and can shoot dvcam with permanent media
Thanks again!
Sorry if this question may be absurdly naif for most of you :(
thanks, and by the way, fantastic review Phil. Thank you
I was wondering if you can use a zoom controller with the remote? and if so whether it will be proprietary or any old Fujinon controller?
The viewfinder idea is neat, but it seems like it must restrict LCD visibility when looking at an angle.
the way the industry goes...
the X3 is gonna be obsolete... in what... 2 months....
what U think Phil?
RED cannot be used by a one man operation and has enormous workflow issues. But can deliver amazing pictures. It is designed for making features.
The EX3 is not.
I'm into making shortfilms, docs, and independent cinema.
SO I'M GETTING MY NEW EQUIPMENT VERY SOON.
BY THE WAY, YOUR VIDEOS ARE GREAT. JEJE.
You give me the impulse to go for it. Thanks.
SO I HAVE TO DECIDE VERY SOON!!.
IN MY LAST SHORTFILM I RENTED A FILM ADAPTER, AND I JUST LOVE IT.
SO MY IDEA IS TO GET THE X3, LETUS ADAPTER, NIKON OPTICS AND WORKKKK!!!!!
I BEEN READYING MANY FORUMS.... SPECIALLY WITH NEW PRODUCTS EVERY WEEK!!!...
PEOPLE SAY: "THE X3 AND X1 ARE THE SAME IMAGEN".
AND I ALSO HEAR "THE X3 IN FOR STUDIO NEEDS"
I WAS ALSO READING ABOUT THE NEW 3K SKARLET red CAM, COMMING EARLY 2009, AND MEN LESS THAN 3000 BUCKS..., BETTER IMAGEN, I MEAN, 3K BRO.
BUT.... STILL.
I HAVE TO DECIDE.
IS THERE ANY WAY TO GET SOME ADVICE FROM U IS THIS PARTICULAR, I WILL REALLY APRECIATED.
THANKS ALOT!!!!!
KM- VIC.
ps: can we flip the imagen of the viewfinder on the X3, that will be a big advantage, for 35mm adapters geeks. IF thats the case, have you try it... can you REALLY FOCUS... OR YOU WILL HAVE TO GET ANOTHER LCD HD EXTERNAL MONITOR...
SORRY.... FOR ALL MY QUESTIONS... JEJEJE.
AND THANKS.
I suspect not if the Hard Drive uses the 2nd Slot ???
Similarly - can you record HQ on the SxS or Hard Drive and monitor either Standard Def SDI or Composite PAL from the Monitor Out ???
Did the EX1 Letus setup work on the EX3? No changes?
U.S. street price for the EX3 is $8250 per my Sony rep.
a Great review, can't wait to put my hands on it ...
Just one question, If you have to chose, does the 2K dollars of difference between the 2 models are worth it
My next shortfilm is waiting for this new baby !!!
Absolutely the best 10 minutes ever in my investigation of Sony Cameras. Your work is clean and informative, and I congratulate you, and it is merely a question iof EX1 or EX3 to me.
But is big red there somewhere with those beautiful slow mow camera slides .
Of course next film you make will be without that striped jacket dude, you gotta say yes.
I'm curious which shoulder mount you bought for your EX1 and if you're pleased with it?
Was it the one studio1productions.com sells?
Will the shot transition option work on any lens i install !!!
Thanks,
Amr
KH20x6.4 KRS?
or Fujinon HSs18X5.5BRM?
Or some better 2/3 inch HD Lens with an adapter?
I will mainly be shooting 2 cameras for sports (Martial Arts in the Studio) . So I need a decent longer zoom type lens for catching close ups. Currently using a Canon 19x on a DSR 570 . What would be your recommendation for the EX 3?