The inside scoop on the HPX170

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I have had multiple DVXUSERS ask what the HPX170 looks like on the inside. So I took one apart today for you guys. Don't worry. I was under the supervision of our Authorized Service Center. :)

One thing that I noticed is that almost the entire camera is metal. The plastic parts just have less plastic in them, the metal parts seems to be slimed down also to get the weight down some, but over all, it still has the same build quality as the HVX200.

There is a lot of shielding everywhere so we don't have to worry much about interference which is good.

The lens is much smaller now too. Now that we are at 72mm, the lens weight is greatly reduced, and we still have a rockin' picture coming out of it.

It just feels REALLY weird opening up a camera and finding no tape mechanism. All you see is a bunch of circuit boards, and a lens all screwed together to make one piece of awesome. :)

Enjoy everyone! Throw any questions that you may have my way.

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EDIT: Sorry about the fuzzy pics. :(

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Andrew, I spoke to you last week and you said that you were going to do a side by side comparison of the HPX170 and HMC150. Have you had a chance to do that yet, and if so, what were the results? Thanks.
 
Nice!

You inspired me to take apart my own HPX170. It's amazing in there. But when I put it back together, I had a few pieces leftover. No worries, I'll just toss 'em! :D
 
DC said:
Nice!

You inspired me to take apart my own HPX170. It's amazing in there. But when I put it back together, I had a few pieces leftover. No worries, I'll just toss 'em! :D
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Yea, who needs the rubber band that you wind up to make it all run. :)

Andrew Hoffman
 
Deaniweenie said:
Where exactly is the 'shock mount' on the lens?
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There are some foam pads and some natural play in the plastic of the lens. Nothing really special and it doesn't have to be. The shock-mount looks like it is "shock-mounting" as designed.

Andrew Hoffman
 
Segarza said:
Any ideas of what the culprit is?
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In another post, Jan stated that the "culprit" is the shock-mount design in the lens.

This is in fact what we are seeing. It may be a bit over-zealous, but non the less, a lens play to decrease damage to the lens in case of unexpected (or expected)...well...shock. :)

We are looking into something for this. We'll keep you posted tomorrow.

Andrew Hoffman
 
TheMusician said:
Andrew, I spoke to you last week and you said that you were going to do a side by side comparison of the HPX170 and HMC150. Have you had a chance to do that yet, and if so, what were the results? Thanks.
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Not yet. I came up for air long enough to get this done today. I will get some side-by-sides ready for you very soon.

Andrew Hoffman
 
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