Just got my Hv30

[Gillvane]

My HV30 has just arrived. Thanks for all the info on this board, and the folks that answered my noobish questions.

I was agonizing over which camera to get, and decided on the HV30. It is relatively inexpensive, shoots HD, and 24p. So, this should get me started, and if my projects are successful, I can upgrade later to something a bit more sophisticated, like the HVX200 or the HPX 300.

I've looked at the HV30 footage, and if I do a decent job of lighting or shoot outdoors at the right time, I should get results that are acceptable to me, which is of course what counts.

Now I have to figure out how to shoot 24p and edit. Right now I've got access to Pinnacle 12, and I know that won't cut it.

So, I guess I have to get Neoscene, and or Sony vegas pro. Neoscene I can handle, Vegas pro, a little bit outside the budget after buying the camera. I hope I won't go bald pulling my hair out trying to get a decent workflow figured out. :beer:

 

[Ki-Ki]

Congrat's, I'm still in the same boat. But thinking more towards the HF 20 or HF 200 now.

Nothing like that fresh pleasing sensation of having a camera arrive I guess.

 

[thome]

Congrats!How much did u get th hv30 for?Im also debating between hmc n hpx and iv never considered th HV30!Its officially on my list now!

 

[Gillvane]

Congrats!How much did u get th hv30 for?Im also debating between hmc n hpx and iv never considered th HV30!Its officially on my list now!

699 including hard case, soft case, card for recording still pics, and other various cables, and accessories, free shipping.

My thought was look at footage on youtube and vimeo shot with the camera. If you like what you see, then that's good enough. At that price, what the heck? It's a good intro into HD, 24p workflow, and all that jazz.

I also got a Rode video mic. Sound is important, and the rode mic was only 130 bucks or something like that. I'll max out the capabilities of this camera (hopefully) and then upgade to an expensive panny if I'im shooting enough to warrant that.

 

[Max Lamare]

Nice Job. Its an excellent camera. I just love how you can gear it out (35mm adapter, lens hood, wide angle lense, etc). Rode Videomic very nice purchase. You got some pretty good stuff.