What Camera should I buy? Canon XHA1 or Panasonic HVX200

[samhendi]

Hi guys, I’m in need of some help and expertise and since many of you know cameras better than me, I thought id place up a thread for some help.

The camera I have at the moment is a Sony HVR-V1E.
Some of my work can be viewed here: http://vimeo.com/user496836

I’ve had my camera for about 2 years but recently I haven’t been too happy with my camera. I’ve been feeling to change because of many reasons. One of my main reasons is because I don’t see that the HVR-V1E gives me professional look like film even though I am using the Letus35 extreme. Its mainly due to the motion of the frame rate and with whatever I do (interlace or progressive) I still see unpleasing results. I’m also trying to stay away from Sony and want to try something different.

So I’ve been researching into these two cameras: XHA1 and HVX200. But I’m not too sure which one would ideally be better for me. In my new camera, I am ideally looking for a professional film like quality with the frame-rate mainly and of course its quality of image.

I’ve found some interesting videos filmed with the XHA1 and the film-like quality that has been shown is amazing, not to mention that the videos are amazing too:
http://www.vimeo.com/1853294
http://www.vimeo.com/1448101

From looking at those videos, I can see that they have used an adapter and the quality looks amazing. The frame motion looks like a film and the quality of the images also looks like film. This is a large difference from what my Sony HVR-V1E camera will give me using my Letus35 extreme.

Whilst researching the HVX200, I found these great videos too:
http://vimeo.com/1493848
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGXqJN0RtEo

Could anyone please tell me the advantages and disadvantages of both the HVX200 and XHA1??
One of my biggest problems is the P2 recording on the HVX200, since id like to keep a backup of my raw files on tape, recording onto a P2 card will be a problem. But im not too sure of any problems with XHA1. Does anybody know any??

Would anyone know of a better camera than these two??

Since I don’t actually where I should post this thread, I decided to post it this forum since im edging towards the Canon more than the Panasonic.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Sam

[OSV]

if you must shoot film-style, why not get the new canon 5d? there are some major bugs to work out with it, primarily in the workflow, but it'll give you better picture quality, with killer dof.

hanging a still lense adapter off of a camcorder zoom lens is counter-productive, unless you need a camcorder for other purposes as well.

[Kdawg]

Get the XH A1! You'll be very pleased with it.

[Rashdan]

I have an XHA1 and before buying it I was torn between the Sony V1E and Canon XHA1 because they are both so similar. I don't think you would really see much difference if you bought an XHA1. I only chose the XHA1 because when the V1E first came out there was a batch that had a problem with it's resolution when in 25p mode. I think what you already have is already pretty good.

All the best.

[yommytacoe]

check out panasonic's HMC150. it seems to be the hot camera right now.

I have an XHA1 and I like it, however, I'm beginning to hate the tape workflow. I think I may either sell it, or buy a firestore device.

[samhendi]

I have an XHA1 and I like it, however, I'm beginning to hate the tape workflow

What do you mean? Whats wrong with the tape workflow??

[samhendi]

Thank you for the help guys, it has helped me a lot in making my decision.

Im putting my Camera on sale on ebay tomorrow and will be looking to purchase my Canon XHA1 next week.

If anyone is interested in a Sony HVR-V1E please let me know.

Thanks again.
Sam

[Jason Ramsey]

no cross posting please.

Thanks.

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=164704