New sony cam follows our beloved HVX

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doccutter said:
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/digital-...-camcorder-plays-follow-the-leader-252458.php

Seems there's a new sony expresscard flash-based camcorder to compete with the HVX due soon. 1080P. etc.
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"Sony's PR guy told us the camera would ship later this year, probably in the fall, with a price somewhere in the neighborhood of $8000."

Wowzers . . . what a steal, huh?
I'll bet people are lining up for this one (NOT)!!!
(kinda like if Gemeral Motors had introduced their version of the Edsel in 1975).

My guess: If this thing ever sees the light of day they'll probably only sell 200-300 in the first 12 months and then it will be discontinued.
 
ExpressCards would play nice with my MacBook Pro.
Not worth it to get the Sony Cam though. Glad I do have the Duel Adapter :)
HVX Rules!!!
 
Sony P2??? 16gb cards only £375!!!

Sony P2??? 16gb cards only £375!!!

I was about to buy a HVX 200 but then i read about the new Sony solid state cam , well we all new it was coming.

I am very interested 16gb cards for only £375 in my local PC Shop !! Express card as well so will transfer much faster than P2 and Sony have an archive solution the PDW-U1 USB XDCAM HD DISC READER/WRITER


Have a look at this artical very intresting

http://www.dvuser.co.uk/content.php?CID=158
 
Realistically speaking, this is a serious contender, guys. The only downside is the 4:2:0 Codec. I would take 1/2 chips over 1/3 anyday. This is a great response from sony.

I figure that the HVX200a will come soon after this cam. Will Panny go for 1/2 too, or CMOS? Or use higher resolution chips?

I'll definetly take a look at it.
 
It is not possible to update a camera with bigger sensor, that would mean chancing the lens also (bigger lens). Would not be the same camera anymore.

Basically making the sensor bigger the size (volume) of the lens grows to the third power of the change. (0.5/0.33)^3=3.48. Asuming the picture angles and max aperture remain the same. Guess why they like to make small sensor cameras?
 
This is GREAT news for prosumers and HVX users in particular. Competition is good for all of us................ whether you buy Pani or Sony! :beer:

JohnG
 
Will Panasonic ever bring out a new P2 with express cards

Will Panasonic ever bring out a new P2 with express cards

Panasonic will have to slash the price of P2 Cards now.

Will Panasonic ever bring out a new P2 with express cards. A bit like Sony did with betacam when they went to betacam SP ???

I think using off the shelf PC express cards is the way to go.
 
"Sony's PR guy told us the camera would ship later this year, probably in the fall, with a price somewhere in the neighborhood of $8000."

Wowzers . . . what a steal, huh?
I'll bet people are lining up for this one (NOT)!!!
(kinda like if Gemeral Motors had introduced their version of the Edsel in 1975).

My guess: If this thing ever sees the light of day they'll probably only sell 200-300 in the first 12 months and then it will be discontinued.
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taormina said:
Native frame rates? I wonder.

This thing is pure copycat.
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So what? When Companies start to copycat, and improve over older technology (not saying this is, there aren't enough specs on it yet) then why is that bad for us? You guys know that the HVX isn't going to be around forever, and there are other companies making some pretty bad ass cameras. I don't get why everyone gets all freaked out that new cameras are being announced.
I personally am not a huge fan of Sony cameras in the past, also wasn't a big fan of Canon cameras in the past, until the A1 came out.
GUYS, THIS IS GOOD NEWS NOT BAD NEWS, stop acting like it's the end of the world.
 
yes, this is good news. I wonder why they are not bringing into the HVX price range though. All things considered, even if the XDCam is as good as the HVX, almost $3K more? I read the blurb, but why not aim directly at the HVX market?
 
Some of you people make me feel like I am in a Mac store (cult headquarters).

Panasonic is not god and yes, other companies are able to produce a serious contender and even perhaps blow Panasonic out of the water if they wish.
 
Where is Barry? I want to hear what the guru has to say.... :)

The only thing that sounds nice about the cam are 1/2 chips... other than that, I'm not sure what the advantage is.....
 
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