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Thanks Big O and ELN. I will consider the Panny cards. I still have a few questions if you feel like tackling them as well. Have either of you used series 6 cards?

I have logged a few hours on my new AC160. I'm getting used to the differences after years with my DVX-100A. I purchased SanDisk 16 & 32GB series 10 cards. While double recording in highest...

Anyone having trouble installing new firmware updates to the AC160? I can download the update from https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/cs/csregistp2m/ep2main/soft/upgac160_e.htm
and save...

I just bought the Vinten Vison Blue based on a rec from a fellow forum member. I had done a lot of research and was about to make the purchase on a Manfrotto. The Vinten's balance compensator is...

Thanks for the tip!

Does anyone know if the Libec ZC-3DV lens zoom controller will work with the new AC160? Any other suggestions for zoom AND focus controllers that fit on the tripod handle?

Thanks

Thanks digital gecko! You got me just before I made a mistake. This is why I like this forum. My research into the Vinten has made me re-consider the Manfrotto and Sachtler.

Thank you Jan. I enjoy your posts to DVX User.
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Thanks Guys! My current card reader is USB 2.0. I need to upgrade the little box to 3.0.

Thanks Phil. I'm moving up from the DVX-100A so memory cards are new to me. Are you sayig that the Extreme Pro cards need the USB 3.0 reader and that the Extreme cards do not? Both types are...

I'm pulling the plug to buy the AC160 but before I do, can someone tell me if San Disk 'Extreme Pro' is worth the extra cost over 'Extreme' SDHC cards? I do a lot of events so I will be buying 2 x 32...

I am editing on CS5 and will be buying the Panasonic AC160 camera. Are there any workflow issues I should be aware of when transfering the video files off the cards and using them in edit?
Thanks...

Jan,
I'm about to leap from my trusty AC 100A to the new AC160. How can I be sure that I get the latest firmware release for such things as the time/date stamp being lowered to the bottom of the...

Thanks everyone for a good discussion. I'm liking the 170 much more now and you have answered my concerns.

So right David. All things being equal in a fair assesment, sometimes its the small things that nudge you one way or the other. Thanks for you advice on the 170's codec. I'm looking for a camera...

Is the 150 due for mothballing by Panasonic? It very reliable but is it going to be replaced and do newer platforms like the 170 have much more advanced electonics I should be considering?

He doesn't like hard drives for permanent storage. They all fail at one time or another. Re: P2, high cost can be amoritized and Pany just reduced prices by 30%. It just off loading the video to a...

Got the budget- now which camera to go with. The forum has been a great education on the HPX-170 and HMC-150. I shoot a lot of long format presentations (low light/bad lighting), interviews, and...

With a couple of hours spent with Google I actually found your article just before checking back here :-) It is very clear and complete. I must say though that I've seen some terrific footage in my...

Barry,

I take it that you don't prefer rolling shutters and CMOS. What is the 150's advantage over the NX5 in these two instances?

Thanks for your expertise in helping with important...

Thanks Cristi. Reviewing other posts, it seems that I need to do more research on CMOS and revolving shutters v.s. Panasonic's method of image sensing. I agree that the cost savings between the...

Has anyone read reliable reviews of this camera? How does it stack up against Panasonic's HMC150? I need long recording time capability of at least 1.5hrs at a time. Is this camera worth my...

Noel, sort of like tricking the older washing machines to continue washing when you lifted the lid up. The new ones won't let you do that so easily but there is always a way. Makes shooting roll...

While recording with the AF100 can you swap the first card for a blank one after it has switched over to the second card? Does anyone have a user manual or experience doing this yet?

Thanks Phil. I've heard about Lynda.com before. A reasonable choice.