Blind Faith

Panasonic DOES have the DVX, the SDX900, and the Varicam, so the faith, while still faith, is not "blind." It's not like it's a company without any proven track record.
 
I don't look at his article as saying that. I look at it as say how amazing it is that folks will run out and buy something before the specs are even laid down from hype more than reality. To think how many did so with Sony's HDV only to be very disappointed.
 
To think how many did so with Sony's HDV only to be very disappointed.
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Huh? First of all, I bought one of the first FX1's in Canada on November 13, 2004. At that time, I knew pretty much every spec on the beast. I knew the CCD count and resolution, the output resolution, the MPEG-2 standard, the lens, the CF modes, the software that existed etc. I had downloaded footage from the camera, and figured out a workflow... and managed to produce, within 1 month, a very FX-heavy project. No blind faith was needed.

Secondly, where are these reports of disappointed Sony HDV users? I've read lots of reports from people who've never touched the camera that they're disappointed with the specifications... but so far, I can only recall one report of someone being dissatisfied with the image... and rightfully so, because they certainly weren't getting the best the camera was capable of.

As for this article. The author has some legitimate points.... however, I'd say the only "blind faith" that I've seen in this whole HVX200 thing is how thoroughly people expect it to beat the HDV technology. The missing ingredient in the HVX discussion is the CCD (CMOS?) pixel count and image processor.

-Spiff
 
Walter_Graff said:
I don't look at his article as saying that. I look at it as say how amazing it is that folks will run out and buy something before the specs are even laid down from hype more than reality. To think how many did so with Sony's HDV only to be very disappointed.
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What do you mean? The specs were "laid down" a few weeks before NAB; a lot of people were hoping for an HD version of the DVX, and according to what was announced, that's exactly what the HVX is, only with so much more.

There's nothing in the HVX that Panasonic hasn't already done and done well, so it's not like it's uncharted territory. Smart people certainly still say "let's see some footage," but there's more than enough reason for optimistic anticipation.

Like I said, sure, it's still an act of faith, but it's faith rooted in history. It's not "blind" by any means.
 
Blind Faith
n
belief without true understanding, perception, or discrimination.

The only real skepticism people seem to have anymore are about that which hasn't been verified. Most every aspect that has been confirmed has been run through the ringer a bazillion times in here. I for one will still want to see footage and try one before buying, but very little that is concrete sounds like a bunk deal. I think everyone on this board that is excited about the camera knows what the hell they're talking about, and *fully* understands what this camera will be.
 
braw said:
I for one will still want to see footage and try one before buying.
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Yes, lay the specs to the side and let your eyeballs :shocked: make the decision.
 
After seeing footage from macgregor and his FX1 short, I will never bad mouth Sony's HDV cams again...although their menus are cr@p.

On the original topic... Panasonic delivered the first 24p prosumer level camcorder and it has stayed at the top to this very day. So I'd say the HVX200 is almost a sure thing.
 
I would buy the thing if I never heard the features and the only photo of it I saw was the camera under a a white blanket with a $9000 price tag in a safe behind Rush's desk 5000 miles away at EVS taken with John's cellphone camera.

Way I see it, if it was junk at least I got a very nice, very expensive, white blanket that I might be able to sell to Paris Hilton for her tinkerbell pooch and still make a small profit.
 
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