I am considering using FS-100 cameras as B cameras to a F3 for broadcast work on a reality show instead of EX3's and nanoflash.
Judging by Alisters comparision of the two, they should cut together just fine, perhaps better than the EX3 with the F3. However, I noticed that the HDMI out is 8bit 4:2:2 not 10bit as is the case with the SDHI out on the EX3. I think this may be a problem with network acceptance. Perhaps, I should stick to the EX3's/nanoflash for B cameras.
Does anyone have any experience or a POV on this?
Rick
FS-100 as B Camera to F3: Broadcast
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FS-100 as B Camera to F3: Broadcast
Why would the network reject 8 bit footage? Is 10-bit specified in their guidelines?
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well, i am not actually sure. i think bbc standards are fairly tight and 8bit does not hold up as well pushing it in post. So, i am only guessing.
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i think that HDCamSr is the standard delivery media that most networks have required. That maybe changing but the format is 10 bits 4:2:2. That all that makes me think it.
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That just refers to the delivery format (which will vary from broadcaster to broadcaster) and not the original recording format. 50mb/s and above 8-bit should be acceptable by most depending on what exactly you are doing. You need to check with your broadcaster directly though. There's no point in assuming or guessing.
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Re: FS-100 as B Camera to F3: Broadcast
8 bit 50Mb/s and above is fine with the BBC.