Companion to HPX170 what should I use?

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rstark86

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My main Cam for weddings is the HPX170. I need a better B and C camera to accompany it. I want something that will match colors well in camera. I was thinking HVX200, HMC40, or HMC150. Any opinions?
 
I can't imagine any of the three you mentioned have much of a future in the Panasonic product line. "Better," IMHO, would be moving up to the AC130/160, while the new AC90 looks interesting at a lower price point.

- Greg
 
I have used a hmc40 for a b-cam to a hpx170 for quite some time and has surprised me what a good match I can get. While the HMC40 might be soon replaced, it is still a great stealth cam with great ability. In fact, it is sharper than a 170. The compressed avchd codec won't grade as well and is easier to defeat with motion. The 1/4" chips aren't as good in low light. Having said all that, The 40 is a little cam that can creaet some great images and matches up better than expected with a 170.

Grant
 
Why not pick up a used HPX170 for a perfect match. I have seen some low hours ones listed here in excellent shape for under $2500 as well as used 16GB P2 cards for under $200. This way you could keep your workflow uniform.
 
Not a bad thought by Mark, but the one thing the HMC40 offers is really small and light. It is really stealthy, not quite like a consumer cam, but nothing like a 170. Seems like the new AC90 is going to be a bit bigger. Maybe Barry could chime in on the size; I know he has used the hmc40.

Grant

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AC90 is about 11 inches, front of lens hood to back of body (not including EVF). And about six inches tall, from bottom plate to top of (non-removable) handle.
 
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