HVX-200 or JVC hd110u

I agree the HVX200 is a hard sell for documentaries but I think that's going to change if Cineporter can do what it promises. If it works, it'll mean 6 hours and 40 minutes for the 160 gig version and 13 hours and 20 minutes for the 320 gig version in 720pN. Going over six hours without switching a tape sure sounds nice to me.
 
Hey John,

This is it, some people are now confuse by the privilege of so many good options.
Their style of work and specific needs should be the most determinant factor for their choice of camera.

I work with documentary filmmaking only, and I still have some concerns about the whole P2 shooting and workflow limitation.
Of course this is a problem that tends to solve itself with time and as soon as new larger cards are available. At the end I'll have to adapt for a while.
Let's not forget, documentaries were made before with 16mm...

The look, quality and format makes the HVX a excellent choice for me as a documentary filmmaker.

Alex.
 
No shoulder mount....

No shoulder mount....

MiniMan said:
The only thing I don't like about the HVX is that it isn't a shoulder camera.

I'd say go for the HVX if you can afford it. :)
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That was my problem with it too. But we have a Tortlerig X and now it is no longer an issue. I am writing an article/review of mine right now.

But really shoulder mount issue aside, I feel totally spoiled rotten with this camera, relative to the mid-early nineties. I used to lug around a DXC-3000 with a tethered Betacam deck. Not cutting edge at the time but a heavenly picture. I loved that camera.

For what its worth, and I'll say it over and over, it was the HVX that really brought me back into this business.
 
P2 and choices.

P2 and choices.

alexdias said:
This is it, some people are now confuse by the privilege of so many good options.
Their style of work and specific needs should be the most determinant factor for their choice of camera.

I work with documentary filmmaking only, and I still have some concerns about the whole P2 shooting and workflow limitation.
Of course this is a problem that tends to solve itself with time and as soon as new larger cards are available. At the end I'll have to adapt for a while.
Let's not forget, documentaries were made before with 16mm...

The look, quality and format makes the HVX a excellent choice for me as a documentary filmmaker.

Alex.
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I couldn't agree more on the options.

We took a small camera brought it in for a special purpose and made a success with it. And now there are lots of choices not just one. And it *is* a priveledge to be able to say, "Oh what a chore, I have to choose between three great wines, at skid row prices."

I remember when we stepped up and integrated VX1000's into our lineup, everybody in the building bitched about this and that or a secific feature not being on the camera. At the time sending someone overseas with just a small handycam and a modified miller tripod was just unthinkable. But when our guys and myself came back with the footage, we shut'em all up.

As for that P2 it was a little tricky at first. But once I got my flow goin' and everything started clicking, I don't even think twice about it. P2 may not be for everybody, but that fast dump from P2 store gives us some amazing speed and productivity boost in post/edting.

Looking back 3 months ago, I can't imagine going any other way.

:) :)
 
They could make it cheaper, tough... I don't want no sedan! I want an electric sports car that outperforms a Porche, but is half the price! C'mon! It should be possible, since the main engine parts are made in Taiwan! :)
 
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