any reason not to buy an HPX?

[sbper]

Sorry if this has been asked before but i could not find much on it. I just graduated from film school last june and am in the market to buy a new camera (my last one was stolen). the last one i was using was a dvx so naturally the HVX was what i was looking at, but after reading a lot it seems that there isnt any reason not to get the HPX. As far as P2 cards go i much rather use them then tapes, as i have no serious use for tape recording. So is there anything i should know before buying the HPX? any help is appreciated

 

[Joe Calabrese]

Cameras are always changing, so be aware of that. Plus, if you are saving for it (like I'm saving for an HPX300) and you plan on getting it in a couple of months, be aware that technology is always developing and new cameras are always being designed. For all we know, Panasonic could release a new camera tomorrow.

So be aware, and decide if its really worth it to buy a camera now. Do you need to own a camera at this instant? If you plan on working non-stop or at least a few times a week, then I would say buy, but if you do only a few a month, rental may be the better way to go (and rentals could be covered by some jobs, so you could save for a better camera when you really need one.)

 

[sbper]

yeah well for this case i need it nowish i was planning to buy it this week and it seems like the best bet.

 

[wgzn]

in my opinion its the best all-around camera for the money. various other cameras have their advantages, but i have yet to encounter any situation where it doesnt perform quite well.

for the price, id think your only other "cutting-edge" options would be a DSLR, and as i understand they arent quite ready for prime-time yet from a workflow standpoint

 

[Gary Huff]

in my opinion its the best all-around camera for the money. id think your only other "cutting-edge" options would be a DSLR, and as i understand they arent quite ready for prime-time yet from a workflow standpoint

or from a shooting standpoint either.

 

[BGust]

I own a 170. The only draw back I've found is when using the focus ring in cold weather. However this can be resolved with a remote focus control device.
works great above 0 degrees C.