Hpx 300 Shipping date

[shapna]

Does anyone know when we can start pre-ordering ?' and there will be enought stock? if not, how long is the delay?'

I´m buying this en Miami.

Thanks everyone

Damian Moon

[alexdias]

Jan mentioned sometime by the end of this week.

About stock it's hard to know, but on this economy my guess is that it will easier than before.
If you have the dough you should get your camera as soon as it's available.

[Big Brother]

woah they have the product in stock even before its officially launched

http://www.globalmediapro.com/dp/A26JZ6/Panasonic-AG-HPX305-DVCPRO-HD-Camcorder-NTSC/

The model number is different & prices is higher then the Panasonic's official list prices.

Hope Jan can help us here.

[Kenn Christenson]

I could see it for a package deal, but maybe they can get away with a premium for those who want to be "the first on the block..."

[Spec-Comm]

We are taking pre-orders now. Our price is really good too. Talk to Jasmine in the morning or give me a call and I'll give you the 411. We are also finishing up our HPX300 comparison video. We set it up against an HPX500 and a HVX200. Great stuff! :)

Andrew Hoffman
Vice President
Specialized Communications Corp.
20940 Twin Springs Dr.
Smithsburg, MD 21783-1510 USA
800-359-1858 (US)
301-790-0103
Fax: 301-790-0173
andrewh@spec-comm.com
www.spec-comm.com

[shapna]

Andrew im from Argentina, I have a known importer that can bring me the camera for me, I couldn´t find the price of the HPX300. Do you have a price?? (aprox)
If so please let me know. i want to buy one

thanks for everything

Damian Moon

[Shipsides]

We should have them Monday and are taking pre-orders as well. Check out our package deals here: http://www.abelcine.com/store/home.php?cat=331&sort=orderby&sort_direction=0&page=2 (http://www.abelcine.com/store/home.php?cat=331&sort=orderby&sort_direction=0&page=2)

[tallrd]

Panasonic is telling us they'll ship early April.

[Cees Mutsaers]

For that price mentioned on your site you will sell more than thousand HPX300's !!!!


We should have them Monday and are taking pre-orders as well. Check out our package deals here: http://www.abelcine.com/store/home.php?cat=331&sort=orderby&sort_direction=0&page=2 (http://www.abelcine.com/store/home.php?cat=331&sort=orderby&sort_direction=0&page=2)

[nsoltz]

woah they have the product in stock even before its officially launched

http://www.globalmediapro.com/dp/A26JZ6/Panasonic-AG-HPX305-DVCPRO-HD-Camcorder-NTSC/

The model number is different & prices is higher then the Panasonic's official list prices.

Hope Jan can help us here.

That is a gray market dealer.

[Big Brother]

That is a gray market dealer.

& what make you feel so. dont they deliver what they advertise or ...

http://www.abelcine.com/store/product.php?productid=1001284&cat=331&page=2

i thought we would have got better deal then the B&H prices !

[Jan_Crittenden]

& what make you feel so. dont they deliver what they advertise

A gray market dealer is one that imports a product into another country than the coutry that product is intended to be sold in. So let's take the HPX305 that Global Media Pro is advertising. That camera is intended to be sold in the country of Japan, that is where the 5 year warranty exists. If someone in Austraila or Germany or the USA buys it, they will be sending their camera back to Japan for the free warranty service.

In some cases the gray market goods can look like a great deal because the money exchange helps or they choose to advertise it at one price and then say you have to pay more for the lens. They are under no obligation to the manufacturer to be on the up and up with the product. Here is the US we have a bunch of Gray Market resellers and they seem to be headquartered in Brooklyn for whatever reason. There are small pockets elsewhere, including ebay.

My recommendation is to find your best price from a dealer you know is an authorized dealer.

Hope that helps,

Jan

[Big Brother]

Ok, thx for clearing the doubt. I was wondering as to how can the said dealer sell thing in stock (that not being officially launched) and that too higher then the panasonic's official list price.

[jmarkham]

i got burned by a gray market dealer once (1wayphotovideo) from
Brooklyn .. never again...

it was a royal pain in the butt.

jeff

[Big Brother]

their webs space is all off ... BTW what happened when you dealt with them.,...warranty issues or something. may be we too be safe from such vendors.

How good are www.dviexpress dot com folks they too seem to advertise low prices for SONY & panny products...

[Shipsides]

We received 6 cameras on Friday. We have a full production HPX300 on our sales floor in NY. Come check it out. We have a couple pre-orders to fill but we should have a few that are still available.

[filmat11]

I just call a call from Zacuto, that my camera will arrive tomorrow at their office in Chicago. Then ship to me with case, custom cut foam, and a few other accessories. Zacuto's newest Zephyr 300, will also arrive this week, ready for delivery.

[jmarkham]

I just call a call from Zacuto, that my camera will arrive tomorrow at their office in Chicago. Then ship to me with case, custom cut foam, and a few other accessories. Zacuto's newest Zephyr 300, will also arrive this week, ready for delivery.

I got the same call from Zacuto ... wednesday ship date.

jeff

[David Saraceno]

all you guys who are receiving the cam, would it be possible to see some pans in 1080 and 720?

thanks

[LuckyStudio 13]

all you guys who are receiving the cam, would it be possible to see some pans in 1080 and 720?

thanks

Sorry I cant resists ................. :(

http://www.dvorsons.com/wearever/SaucePans.jpg

http://fantes.com/images/9573grill_pans.jpg

http://www.bombayharbor.com/productImage/111952236261246148126FRY%20PANS/Non_Stick_Fry_Pans.JPG

[CinemaElectronika]

Would you please specify which one is 1080 and 720?

LOL!!!

[David Saraceno]

Wow, they must have fixed the skew.

I don't see any issues.

:)

[filmat11]

Whatta 'bout whip pans ?

[Barry_Green]

LuckyStudio13 wins the "post of the week" award.

[David Saraceno]

And I get the "straight man" award.

:)

[mickjones]

I have been reading this thread about the grey market suppliers and warranty implications that comes with that and I am more than happy to buy from an authorized dealer, but is there an option to pay extra and get a worldwide warranty? I reside in Australia, but travel with my camera a lot. I am going to the USA in a few weeks and even with the horrid exchange rate, the cost of purchasing an HPX300 in the US is MASSIVELY cheaper than australia... $6,000 difference!

I received an official quote from an authorized dealer, I'm wondering if this is correct and if so... why would the Aussie pricing be so far out of whack with North America. To put it in perspective, I could fly business class to the USA and purchase one AND it would still be cheaper.

The Aussie model is the 302. I assume the only difference between the 300 & 302 would be that the standard def shooting modes would be PAL and NTSC respectively.

Any info or opinions? Pitfalls or advice would be appreciated.

[Big Brother]

The CUSTOMs duty might be playing the havoc in the pricing diff between US & aUStralia :) May BE!

[Alex81]

The first two HPX301 arrived today!:thumbup:

Price: 7.830€ + VAT

Greetings from Germany

[Barry_Green]

Australia is a 50Hz territory (PAL, and 1080/50i and 720/50p, etc). The US HPX300 doesn't do 50Hz, it's 60Hz-only (NTSC, and 1080/60i and 720/60p, etc).

[Spec-Comm]

Hey guys,

We got our 300's in today and to my knowledge I think that they already sold for obvious reasons (add to cart to see why.) email Jasmine to see if we have any left over. Otherwise our next shipment is really soon.

http://www.spec-comm.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=899

Andrew Hoffman
Vice President
Specialized Communications Corp.
20940 Twin Springs Dr.
Smithsburg, MD 21783-1510 USA
800-359-1858 (US)
301-790-0103
Fax: 301-790-0173
andrewh@spec-comm.com
www.spec-comm.com

[Kenn Christenson]

I'll definitely be re-instating my order with you guys, as soon as a skew reduction fix is announced.

[Big Brother]

Hey guys,

http://www.spec-comm.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=899

Andrew Hoffman
Vice President
www.spec-comm.com

$7800 make me drool ! will order when i am sure of its Di/Strobe/Disco lighting performance !

http://www.vimeo.com/3773454

[David Saraceno]

I'll definitely be re-instating my order with you guys, as soon as a skew reduction fix is announced.

I don't see that this was necessarily going to be provided.

I do know that the engineers are looking at it.

[Kenn Christenson]

Just doing my bit to provide some incentive.

[David Saraceno]

I hope it works Kenn. :)

[Kenn Christenson]

Me, too. I think there are a lot of people on the fence, waiting to jump in - if the 1080 skew can be reduced. It's an excellent camera in all other respects.

[alexdias]

I'm another one really surprised by SpecComm's price.
$7,800!!!
Really amazing.
I'm also waiting to have a camera on hands and perfrom my own tests.

[alexdias]

As is today a HPX300 and 2 32G cards are under $9,300 at Spec Comm.
Clearly the cards are still on the expensive side but the cost is very reasonable for the quality provided.
A decent package (with a tripod, batteries, case, etc...) will get in our hands for less than $15K.

[Big Brother]

i am waiting NAB ... So whats the news with roumer mills....Panasonic loses P2 card pricing war with FUJI & MAXELL etc as they have dropped down the prices of 64GB card to 1200$ (waoh dreams good) :) May be we hear some good news on new news on all prods the day one of NAB !

[filmat11]

[QUOTE=alexdias;1591785]As is today a HPX300 and 2 32G cards are under $9,300 at Spec Comm.

Holy smokes..I just paid $ 8495 for camera without cards. Best price on cards I can find is $ 1399.00 each at B&H.
My camera arrives tomorrow.

[Carlos Corral]

I'm another one really surprised by SpecComm's price.
$7,800!!!
Really amazing.
I'm also waiting to have a camera on hands and perfrom my own tests.

Good God! Does it come with a p2 card or anton battery? :Drogar-Dum(DBG):

[David Saraceno]

Neither

[Carlos Corral]

Neither

:crybaby:

[mickjones]

Australia is a 50Hz territory (PAL, and 1080/50i and 720/50p, etc). The US HPX300 doesn't do 50Hz, it's 60Hz-only (NTSC, and 1080/60i and 720/60p, etc).

Thanks Barry, So does the 50/60Hz affect it if I shoot 1080p or 720p at 25fps which is the PAL frame rate? Also, as I supply footage for international broadcast, does anyone know if there is a Panasonic option to get the camera 50/60Hz compatible?

[Barry_Green]

You *cannot* shoot 1080/25p on a US HPX300. It doesn't exist as a choice. And you can't shoot 720/25p either... well, maybe you can, but it won't have sound and it'll be ever so slightly slow motion.

The US camera, bought from a US dealer, can be upgraded by the factory for 50/60hz operation. Perhaps that's what you'd need to do. Or, the HPX301, sold in Europe, comes 50/60hz switchable out of the box.

[mickjones]

You *cannot* shoot 1080/25p on a US HPX300. It doesn't exist as a choice. And you can't shoot 720/25p either... well, maybe you can, but it won't have sound and it'll be ever so slightly slow motion.

The US camera, bought from a US dealer, can be upgraded by the factory for 50/60hz operation. Perhaps that's what you'd need to do. Or, the HPX301, sold in Europe, comes 50/60hz switchable out of the box.

Once again, thank you so much for the advice Barry, it is much appreciated. A factory 50/60Hz option would be perfect... I will look into that.

[Robert Sanders]

I'm ready to take the plunge too. But only when/if the skew in 1080/24 gets fixed/reduced.

[3hats]

In stock at B&H

[Joseph Stunzi]

Zacuto has HPX300s in stock.

[filmat11]

Zacuto has HPX300s in stock.

That's where I got mine from... Great customer service..period.
I also got their Zephyr 300 rails, storm case and custom cut foam.
Follow focus next paycheck. And I really want the 1/3 inch to 2/3rds inch lens adapter.
I ordered my P2 cards from B&H.

[Cees Mutsaers]

Can't wait to see some more footage from you lucky ones who have the 300.

[Rob Myers]

Hi Mick,


Once again, thank you so much for the advice Barry, it is much appreciated. A factory 50/60Hz option would be perfect... I will look into that.

Give me a call and I'll see what I can do, 0414 249 377.

Regards

[Jan_Crittenden]

You *cannot* shoot 1080/25p on a US HPX300. It doesn't exist as a choice.

This option is available only for registered cameras US customers.

Best,

Jan

[mickjones]

This option is available only for registered cameras US customers.

Best,

Jan

Hi Jan, does this mean for purchases made in the US or for US residents only?

[jmarkham]

That's where I got mine from... Great customer service..period.
I also got their Zephyr 300 rails, storm case and custom cut foam.
Follow focus next paycheck. And I really want the 1/3 inch to 2/3rds inch lens adapter.
I ordered my P2 cards from B&H.

I got my 300 from Zacuto yesterday .. but I've been too busy to take
it out of the box. And I agree, they're a very responsive company.

You'll like their follow-focus ... very well constructed and easy to use.

jeff

[Jan_Crittenden]

Hi Jan, does this mean for purchases made in the US or for US residents only?


This means for US Cameras, for US residents. Keep in mind the reason that this is an option here is that it is an $800 option, and rather than have the camera come into the US costing $800 more to everyone, we felt that the folks that need this option could pay for it and those that don't wouldn't have to. So we are authorized by the factory to upgrade only cameras that we import for customers that live in the US.

Please contact Panasonic in your country to find out what they can do for you. I do know that they would not be able to upgrade a camera purchased in the US.

Best regards,

Jan