Should I Buy an HVX for the free 8 gig P2 card

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Ronster

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In life, when you're not sure about something they say turn to your friends....well these message boards for me are my friends, and especially dvxuser.

So here it goes...

I'm torn right now on buying an HVX. The fact the 8 gig p2 card is thrown in right now makes it even harder to turn down. I got till december 31st.....

I'm hoping to get a low budget feature film off the ground in the early part of this year and I was strongly thinking of using the HVX. If I did end up wanting to use it I would buy it.

my price range for a camera is under 10 thousand.

I don't think there is a better camera out there than the HVX for that price range...but maybe I am wrong????

I know the Red camera may come out but that is too costly.....The HVX just seems perfect for me to buy is there any reason I should wait a few months and buy in february or just buy it now and take adavantage of the FREE p2 card...that is the basic dilema for me!

I guess I am just asking for a bit of advise and maybe somebody here knows something I don't. Just a bit of advise for an old dvx friend.

Ronster
 
Getting a free 8gig card is a very nice promotion that Panny is doing right now. That is over 1k to buy one.

There really is no way to know what there may or may not be in the way of rebate offers from panny after this current one expires. I would say, if you want the HVX, and you have the money, go ahead and buy it now. Take advantage of the deal while it is there. Spec-Comm is open to take orders right now, as a matter of fact. They are an authorized dealer. They are asking 5299 for the camera, and you get two of their batteries with it, and you get 2% off the price of your order when you pay by certified check. So for 6100ish, around in there, you could get the HVX, 3 batteries, and an 8 gig p2 card. Then you get an additional 8gig card and Barry's HVX book via rebate. That's a good price to pay for this camera.

It's definitely not a point and shoot type camera, but the more I have been using it, I am slowly learning how to get some beautiful, crisp, clean images from it.

The decision is all up to you, man. But, if you are thinking about buying now or buying later.... if you can, buy now and don't look back. You don't know what there will be in February that is offered. Could be better, could be worse. But, at least you will know you got a good deal now, and you had the time with your camera to learn, make money, whatever your goals with it are.

Jason
 
Ronster said:
I'm hoping to get a low budget feature film off the ground in the early part of this year and I was strongly thinking of using the HVX. If I did end up wanting to use it I would buy it.
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I think the HVX would be the best choice if you want to do film style shooting on a feature film project. The camera is much more geared toward feature film workflow and quality color output than any other camera in it's price range.
 
If you are going or looking to buy an HVX THE FREE 8GIG CARD PROMOTION IS A NO BRAINER.

That is about $1,100 savings. I wish I had bought mine a little later and gotten this deal. Instead I have to shell out the money for the cards.

Basically you need to ask yourself if the HVX is the right cam for you. If it is, DONT MISS THIS OFFER.
 
Cees Mutsaers said:
So not suitable for P&S an R&G work?
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I think it is suitable for point and shoot and run and gun work once you've got the camera figured out. However, the HVX goes a long way toward producing filmlike video. If you were looking for news gathering, wedding or other types of video that market well with the "interlaced video" look, then you might be better off getting an XH-A1 or V1U.
 
no i'm looking for feature type films

so the hvx seems right.....i will figure out when the deadline is for the hvx and most likely get it
 
I mainly do narrative work (music videos, commercials, shorts)

thanks for the advise everyone i really appreciate it...
 
John Froton said:
I think it is suitable for point and shoot and run and gun work once you've got the camera figured out. However, the HVX goes a long way toward producing filmlike video. If you were looking for news gathering, wedding or other types of video that market well with the "interlaced video" look, then you might be better off getting an XH-A1 or V1U.
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Actually, both of those other cameras you mention also have 24 frame progressive modes. They are new models from Canon and Sony, worth a look. And the HVX can shoot interlaced, for that matter.

The HVX is still distinguished by P2 recording (at current sizes an advantage or disadvantage depending on your needs), DVCPro compression and more frame rates. The competition seems to have better resolution and perhaps better low light performance, or perhaps a less objectionable form of noise in low light. Also longer lenses, and HDV tape (advantage or disadvantage depending on your needs).

Cheers,
-Jamie
www.JamieKrutz.com/jvideo.html
 
I've also debated the HVX for six months and the free P2 is what made me finally decide to buy now. Having an older PowerBook G4 with a card slot is another bonus when it comes to downloading P2 data.
 
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