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Hey, This is a (dumb) question that's been gnawing at me for ages and there seems to be so many conflicting opinions. Anyone have a definitive answer? I could have this completely wrong but... from what I gather, the HVX200A always captures at 1080p but then either scales it down to 720p or...

Hey there, I posted this in the Workflow section but didn't get any response. Hoping it might fair better here: I've just watched Noah Kadner's great DVD about the HVX200 and the P2 workflow. In it, Noah describes a simple method to set up a mirrored RAID. Basically, I'll be using his system...

Hi, I've just watched Noah Kadner's great DVD about the HVX200 and the P2 workflow. In it, Noah describes a simple method to set up a mirrored RAID. Basically, I'll be using his system as follows: - Use the Macbook Pro on set with two external hard drives attached (set up as a single RAID...

Hey there, Just spent a week agonizing over the pros and cons of buying a Sony EX1 or a Panasonic HVX202 (PAL). Ultimately, my heart goes with the HVX - it just 'feels' like the best choice for my style of shooting, which involves lots of camera and subject motion. Agility is a big factor for...

Hi, I posted a copy of this in the Workflow section but I figure the technical section would also apply. Can't hurt. Just about to make a music video with the Panasonic PAL HVX 200E HD – P2 camera and I’m scared!!! This new-fad, hard-drive technology is making me nervous. Not sure about a lot...

Hi all, Just about to make a music video with the Panasonic PAL HVX 200E HD – P2 camera and I’m scared!!! This new-fad, hard-drive technology is making me nervous. Not sure about a lot of things regarding this camera and how to use it effectively and, unfortunately, I don’t have Final Cut 5...

Hi, :undecided My first post - yay (sort of). I've just shot a short film - over four extremely long nights - with the DVX100 AE and my DOP accidentally left the cine settings off about a fifth of our shots. This really sucks because, as we shot out of order, the 'video look' shots are going...

:undecided Simulating lost Cine settings? Hi, My first post - yay (sort of). I've just shot a short film - over four extremely long nights - with the DVX100 AE and my DOP accidentally left the cine settings off about a fifth of our shots. This really sucks because, as we shot out of order, the...