HVX200 or 7D

iMarco

iMarco

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I'm considering selling my HXV200 to get a 7D and a good lens kit. I've been looking at several samples and the image looks beautiful. I've tried my hvx200 with a redrock adapter and it's not bad...still not what I've seen with the 7D.

I've never used a 7D so what do you guys think? Should I sell the HXV200? I'm lost here. Thanks!
 
Probably asking the wrong crowd here, but for what it's worth, I still like the HVX200 coupled with a 35mm adapter and the ability to record good audio at the same time.

If you like how the 7D captures image, I'd say go for it. I would probably just buy the 7D camera body at first, and build up your lenses.
 
Hard, very hard to advise you to get rid of the HVX and replace it with a current DSLR. I shoot both, but my primary tool is still the HVX and EX. I love my DSLRs...but they require more than just a decent set of glass to make them a viable tool.

If you're used to shooting the HVX, you'll be surprised at the difference in form factor, ergonomics, sound, stabilization, monitoring (both vid and aud), et. al.

Any chance of keeping the HVX and saving up for a t2i? Is there really a need for the 7d? Don't get me wrong...it's a great camera (I shoot the 5 and 7)...but from all indicators, the t2i is pretty much the same camera for motion.

I'd suggest both...but if limited to one, the HVX is still the best choice IMO...Next year, and the next round of DSLRs may change my opinion...but these DSLRs are still cams first, and designed for catching shots at fractions of a second...not holding steady for seconds, minutes, and hours at a time. YMMV.
 
as far as on-board monitoring goes, i found the gh1 a lot better than the hvx, both the lcd and evf were significantly easier on my eyes
 
When choosing between these systems, you need to remember that a DSLR is not a video camera the way you may be thinking. There are so many tradeoffs, it makes it really difficult to use for standard "video camera" work. Now if you are shooting narratives or case studies, then maybe. Many other styles of shooting such as ENG and event, forget it.

If you do a lot of video work, look at getting a t2i in addition to your HVX or just sell it and hang onto the dough until a camera comes out with DSLR sensor and video cam functions & form factor.
 
The only reason I got my 550D was because my HVX got lifted (And the "insurance" wouldn't pay up). Otherwise I was going to wait for Canikon to get their act together. Fortunately I already had a few primes hanging about.
Dave
 
I have an HVX200a & recently bought a Canon T2i. I think T2i is the way to go for DSLR videos &you will still have enough money to keep your HVX200.
 
It sounds like it's a lot better keeping both camera's at the end. Maybe I should try getting an adapter for the hvx.
 
I wouldn't bother with an adapter for the hvx200 since you lose so much light and the hvx is rather slow already. I would just add a t2i with a tamron 17-55 2.8 vc (or the canon 17-55 2.8 IS if you can afford it) and be done. Then possibly add a canon 50mm 1.4 and tokina 11-16 later whn you can afford it. I just shot a whole day with an HPX-500 with a 17x7.6 lens and a t2i with the 11-16 and a 60 2.8 macro. I used the t2i (1080p 29.97 @1/60th) for specialty shots and everything else was 720p 30N at 1/60th on the HPX500. Nice way to work really. In post the t2i is transcoded to 1080p prores and I drop it right into my DVC pro timeline and render out as needed (I like to preserve the 1080p as it makes the 720 downconvert look better and I can zoom a shot a bit if needed). It renders really fast and I only drop in a bit. If I have time I transcode all of my dvcpro HD to 720p 59.94 prores too, it makes it easier to go to D5 later, but I still get the advantages of longer record times using 30PN and the filmic shutter look of 1/60 (180 degrees).
 
Sounds good, I like what I'm reading. I could probably sell the hvx200 for 3,000 USD over here and have enough for the cam and an extra lens.

saneproductions said:
I wouldn't bother with an adapter for the hvx200 since you lose so much light and the hvx is rather slow already. I would just add a t2i with a tamron 17-55 2.8 vc (or the canon 17-55 2.8 IS if you can afford it) and be done. Then possibly add a canon 50mm 1.4 and tokina 11-16 later whn you can afford it. I just shot a whole day with an HPX-500 with a 17x7.6 lens and a t2i with the 11-16 and a 60 2.8 macro. I used the t2i (1080p 29.97 @1/60th) for specialty shots and everything else was 720p 30N at 1/60th on the HPX500. Nice way to work really. In post the t2i is transcoded to 1080p prores and I drop it right into my DVC pro timeline and render out as needed (I like to preserve the 1080p as it makes the 720 downconvert look better and I can zoom a shot a bit if needed). It renders really fast and I only drop in a bit. If I have time I transcode all of my dvcpro HD to 720p 59.94 prores too, it makes it easier to go to D5 later, but I still get the advantages of longer record times using 30PN and the filmic shutter look of 1/60 (180 degrees).
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I sold my HVX set up and I don't regret it. Once in a while I miss it for long form stuff but I just work around it. I'm not saying you should but I did not mind in the end.
 
Keep the HVX, get a T2i for the value and don't just get a crappy kit lens. Throw some good lenses on there though. Start with a cheaper good lens like a 28mm f1.8 canon for example or a good vintage lens along with that kit lens. Use the kit lens as a starter to get used to it and you'll see what kind of focal lengths you use and need, then buy up what you need in the future. Just my opinion.
 
iMarco said:
Sounds good, I like what I'm reading. I could probably sell the hvx200 for 3,000 USD over here and have enough for the cam and an extra lens.
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I think you missed my point entirely, keep the hvx and add a t2i if you really need shallow dof and superwide lenses.
 
Do not sell your HVX as it is a GREAT CAMERA! I would suggest to add a Canon T2i to your production for less than $900. It is an amazing camera that will complement your HVX200.

Personally HDSLRs give great image quality but they still have a while to go before us as filmmakers give up traditional cameras completely. Also the t2i is very affordable at less than $1K and by next year their will be better and improved DSLRs anyway.

I currently use a t2i and think it's a great camera but I know these dslrs will get better and I will upgrade by next year ( God willing ) when newer + better tech is made available


peace
 
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