I am working on a History Channel show that was primarily shot with the Varicam. When it came time to shoot the re-creations, we needed a B and possible C camera, to get as much out of the footage as we could. The History Channel was very skeptical about us using the footage from this camera, and wanted to see tests before they OKed it. We were lucky enough to be able to shoot test footage with this camera before it was officially released and intercut it with Varicam footage.
It passed QC with flying colors. But it also helps that we had a great DP and post workflow.
So now I am working with the footage and it works fine. The HVX footage is slightly softer, but chalk that up to the stock lens on it as opposed to the $15,000 Fujinon on the Vari.
You can read about my experience with this footage at
http://www.LFHD.net.
Shane
Alokut Productions
http://www.lfhd.net
