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What's better, 1 larger CCD or smaller triple CCD?

by hardlock Jun 20, 2005 5:54PM PDT

I've narrowed my search down to the Panasonic PV-GS65 w/ three 1/16" CCDs or the JVC GR-D550 which has a 1/4.5 inch single CCD with 1.33 MP.

Features and price about the same but don't know which will give the best quality picture.

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Better color in 3 CCD.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jun 20, 2005 9:53PM PDT

I can't do full justice to why, but here goes. With 3 CCD the color filter can be superior and the CCD(s) will each get one color band each. If you research how a single CCD (color) works you can see that some splashover of light is possible.

Dive in. It's fun.

Bob

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What's better, 1 larger CCD or smaller triple CCD?
by jcrobso Jun 21, 2005 5:11AM PDT

Yes, 3CCD better color. 1CCD better low light. John

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3ccd
by drhiberd Jun 21, 2005 7:21AM PDT

Generally, 3ccd is better, but if they are small, like the 1/6", you will not get very good low light.
A large 1 ccd will often give you just as good color in good lighting, but give you much, much better results in low light.

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