HVX vs DVX (in the "looks" dept)

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cineasta_dom

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Hey everyone, first time posting.

I've followed the ummm... interesting developments of the new cam on this forum for a very long time and I must say i'm very impressed with the website, the people (members), and how incredibly amazingly efficient this forum is in getting the news OUT to the world (specially with these types of 'new cam' events). So allow me to take a little break from all the madness and congratulate all of you guys for keeping us indie filmmakers informed not just on the excellent dvx but this new (ohhh-those-specs-are-so-pretay) HVX. I will be the first to congratulate Jarred, Barry and the rest of you important peoples here ;)

<insert aplause here>

ok, enough of that :laugh:

Now, getting back to moviemaking and the new HVX. The new cam specs are truly amazing. I had planned to shoot our next project with the dvx100 but it seems like the oceans, planets and 24p's have shifted, and a new era in film making has arrived. We are now DEFINETLY going with the HVX. Thnks Panasonic. And on that note, I do hope that they... "refine" that body design a little bit because it really DOES NOT look as "agressive" as the dvx100. Not that it matters too much, of course - the shape of the body is not theeee most important factor - specially on this HD 1080/24p cam- but, I do think that the dvx100 actually looks [phisically] better, sharper, agressive and perhaps more "professional".

So hopefully Jan will relay the message somehow and Panasonic will refine it a little [I specially dislike that 'buldge' infront/top of the viewfinder]. If they do ummm 'fix it' GREAT! if they dont, STILL GREAT!! we're still buying one.

yay!

>>>> I welcome myself and everysingle 3ccdsoul to the world of the mini-vari-24p-hd-indie-moviemaking revolution.



P.S. hey I've seen this show on cable (SpikeTV) called "carpocalypse" it seems to me that they use DVX's to shoot it. It looks crazy wicked! Can anyone confirm it. Thnks

This is the link
http://www.spiketv.com/shows/series/index.jhtml?seriesID=13692&refID=carpocalypse
 
I think I'll restate the obvious:

This is a plastic *mockup* which will definately be streamlined and refined before the finished product is delivered. The end result will most likely be a more *aggressive* looking camera similar to the current DVX models.

"Anything less than tha' best is a felony" -- Vanilla Ice

~reservoir~
 
Holy crap, reservoir! You're quoting Vanilla?!

I really hope you're right about the refining of the looks of the camera. The back half looks very Fisher-Price. The front is great. Panny, fix it's butt!
 
jrv3034 said:
Holy crap, reservoir! You're quoting Vanilla?!

I really hope you're right about the refining of the looks of the camera. The back half looks very Fisher-Price. The front is great. Panny, fix it's butt!
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Yeah DOOD....kickin' it old skool. Vanilla is tha' man....welll...uh.....sort of!!

Yeah....the camera definately has some *junk in da' trunk* from the back view. Get that fixed and were gonna be looking HOT!!

~reservoir~

"Check out the hook while my DVX revolves it" --reservoir 05'
 
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It looks ok here. Under $5,000 when it hits the street.. I might just buy one.
 
See...this picture looks different....or is it just my eyes? It still looks a little chubby....but overall very nice. I'll buy it!!

~reservoir~
 
I have a feeling that what we see is what we get. Eeeek.

Not that I care much what it looks like on the outside, really... I bet it'll look a lot more pro with mattebox and other accessories.

Oh, I wonder if the built-in mic will still get in the way of some matteboxes...
 
I'm with jvr3034. I don't see how Panny can change the appearance of the camera this late in the game. Except maybe to make it bigger. They probably have enough on their hands just to get the camera to market on time.
 
Those looks......

Those looks......

Panasonic, if it's not too late already, please take seriously the comments on your body design flaws.

I know it's a little un-PC to pick at this right now... but wow guys, lose those curves at the eye piece and change the handle at least. It screams cheese and trend in relation to modern appliance design.

Techno camera people love the blend of machinery's old "form-follows-function".

Think DVX... I feel you got it as close to pleasing the masses as possible.
 
I'm slowly coming around to the *new* look of the camera. Keep looking at it and it might grow on you.

Or maybe I'm just facing the reality of having *Snork-Vision*!!

~reservoir~
 
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In this picture I think the camera looks robust and sweet :thumbsup: ... except 90 degree angled *Snorks* viewfinder :undecided
 
I think the viewfinder might be like that for function. On my DVX i know that when i tilt the viewfinder up and push up against it, it wants to go back back to it's natural horizontal position. I think now with the HVX finder curving more you sort of sit more above the viewfinder so it'll stay up. Does that make any sense?
 
Well it's official. From here on out the camera will always be remembered as *Fischer Price Mockup* and *Snorks Picture*!! WOW!!

~reservoir~
 
im big on looks though, that does not look like a 6000 camera. they still got time, i hope it will change. please....

and not to mention how it sorta resembles the sony cam.. i dont like this at all.....

stayin with my DVX
 
To me, all that matters about the looks is that the camera will not attract too much attention. If you are out filming a documentary, you want people focusing on the subject of your choice, not your camera. That's why I would never use the Canon, ir even the JVC with huge lens. My FX1 is already too aggressive and I didn't appreciate all the shining stuff and light that come up advertising its HDV. The choice of the format is my own problem and I don't need to share it with actors, crowds or people I interview.
 
Who cares what it looks like as long as it lives up to what it can do. It could look like a little white bunny for all I care. I just want a camera that will do 24p HD. Not to mention 30p, 60p in 720p and 1080p.
 
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