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Danespina
11-28-2008, 06:11 AM
I've been saving for a while to make a long delayed upgrade from my DVX100. I'm going to go for the HPX170, but aside from the camera I also want to start getting into lenses and 35mm adapters and such. When using my DVX, I relied only on lighting and settings within the camera, meaning I really don't know to much but any of these add ons, so I have a few questions I hope you can help me on, and perhaps tell me if my camera package would work well or not.

My List

HPX170
P2 64GB Card
P2 32GB Card (as back-up)
Replacement Battery

I also want to get a redrock m2 adapter. I'm thinking of getting one of there packages because they come with the follow focus and more at a good price, but I'm not sure which is the right package to get with an HPX. Is it the...

SD Edition for SLR lenses
SD Edition for PL lenses
HD Edition for SLR lenses
or
HD Edition for PL lenses?

Flip Kit - (is this worth it? I heard if you don't you view the image upside down unless you fix it afterwards in post)

I'd also want a set of filters, just the basic ones like Circular Polarizer and ND Grad. How do I know if the filters will work with the HPX? The redrock packages come with either a 72mm or 55MM Achromat. So is there specific filters that usually go with this and attach nicely?

Is there anything else thad be a well worth purchase (besides a camera case)?

jetaddiction@mac.com
11-28-2008, 09:08 AM
the newest upgrades for the red rock are the hd 55mm achromat with a new cinescope(spinning glass) also the flip unit. i have them all set up on my hpx170. i have been investing in nikor fast lens. so far -24mm 2.0 - 28mm 2.8 - 35mm 1.4- 55mm 1.2 - 85mm 1.8 - an indi ff. then a ikan 8.3 in hd monitor .redrock swing away matte box, witha 4x4 filter kit. need at least 4 batterys . also have the 72mm thread on polarizer for run and gun, this also fits inside my waterhousing.