hpx250 vs EX1

[Bassman2003]

I agree, you need to test them side by side. You could probably get a used EX-1R for close to the new HPX-250 price. On a side note, I went from a EX-1 with Nanoflash to a Canon XF300 because the XF300 just has a nicer overall image. The specs show this should not be, but looking at finished Blu-rays and DVDs tells me otherwise. Now an HPX-250 vs XF300 would be a grudge match!

[rzr219]

Yes, I added up my total cost and what I need for the future and it just made more sense. I do really like the 2/3 on the ex, but I have a hard time knowing that it would last me 5-7 years. I also am getting into more green screen so I really need the 4:2:2 at 10 bit to assist. I just what I like most the just the pure sharpness of the image. I do mostly event shooing and it works well as long as you understand what the camera will want to do under certain conditions. Plus it have SDI out and gen lock with 4 channels of audio uncompressed. I was so tired of only have 2 channels, I know 2 are only for onboard but now I can have 2 dedicated wireless mics and not worry about room sound missing. What pushed me over was my local dealer and letting me use 4 different models, 130/160/250 and ex1 side by side in their showroom. Once I could hold and play with each camera my choice was clear.

[aalleexx]

that is really interesting...thanks

[Barry_Green]

I do really like the 2/3 on the ex

? EX cameras are 1/2", not 2/3".,

I just what I like most the just the pure sharpness of the image.

At the proper aperture, an HPX250 should be equally sharp. You have a little more leeway with aperture on the larger chip camera, but within the sweet zone, they perform extremely similarly in terms of sharpness.

What pushed me over was my local dealer and letting me use 4 different models, 130/160/250 and ex1 side by side in their showroom. Once I could hold and play with each camera my choice was clear.

That's far and away the best way to do it. Internet opinions are fine and all, but whenever you have the opportunity there's no substitute for getting actual hands-on time. Congrats on your new camera!