AG-DVX200 4K Large-Sensor Handheld Camcorder
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philiplipetz
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Any idea of base ISO, or recording media?
Roberto Suarez
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I think Panasonic faces the "Indiana Jones" dilemma: yesterday they were amazing, but today everyone is doing the same thing
philiplipetz
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or bit rate and color depth?
Mike Harvey
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It has V-log, which makes me think it will have something better than AVCHD. Even if it only has AVC-LongG, if it has specs comparable to the PX270, and the zoom is longer than the combo of the 12-35x and 35-100x, I'm sold. It will replace my HMC150, AF100, and GH4. I'll keep the GH4 for a B-cam and certain other projects. For wedding and event folks, (or folks like me that do a lot of run and gun type stuff) this could be a dream camera... contingent of the overall specs not sucking.
philiplipetz
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Assuming the best about IQ, Pannie has identified a hole in the market. Canon has not upgraded the XF300/305 and there is a need for a all in one with compatibility with higher end cameras. We are very interested, and need several for event work.
James Fisher
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I completely agree, Mike. I've been really looking forward to the announcement of this camera to become the A Cam for my event/wedding work alongside my GH4 and GH3. Initially I was disappointed by it being fixed lens because I'm used to having that choice, but anything that's being touted as a companion for the Varicam line has got to be a little bit special.
Can't wait to see the specs too.
Can't wait to see the specs too.
EidolonFilms
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Waiting to see the full specs (especially the lens) before making a judgement. I will say I am really surprised it's a fixed lens though, that's pretty interesting and seems like a first, no? I've gotten so used to shooting with interchangeable lenses, I'm not sure how to even process the decision of whether or not I should go back to a fixed lens camera.
pulpfiction007
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So no pictures or detailed specs....how is this a proper announcement?
philiplipetz
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As long as it does not use proprietary or highly specialized recording media as did previous Pannie all-in-ones, it seems like what the market really needs. This forum is not necessary representative, most video cameras are not used as cinema tools.
The zoom is 13x...so its longer than your combo, but I doubt it will be a constant f2.8 and if thats the case I dont know how usable that camera will be for low light wedding receptions...unless they did some kind of magic with the sensor...
I think they're streaming their press conference a little later today.
Tony Hernandez
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Somewhere I read that some new lens will be compatible with GH4 and upcoming Panny camera, so What camera if it has to be replaceable lense ?
Or was the PR from this lense provider a joke ?
Or was the PR from this lense provider a joke ?
That right there describes the reason for crossed fingers as I await any details on this.
Mike Harvey
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The PX270 has some very good low light abilities, far better than any other 1/3" in Panny's line. I would think using the tech on another sensor shouldn't be that hard. Plus, if it's similar to other cameras, it will be more like f1.8 at the wide to f3.4 at the far end... I'm okay with that.
I know a lot of folks on this board (me included) have been asking for what is basically a PX270 with a 4/3 sensor and lens mount. Apparently the went ahead and stuck the lens on for us.
Skeptical that it wasn't just a rumor, like so many other things.
But I just talked to Barry, who's there, and he says it's for real (though he had no other details), so . . .
