Panasonic's new version of HPX300

That's the ad copy from the DV Mag online edition ad that was quickly removed. Where did you see it?
 
David S. said:
Based on what we know, and whatever sleigh of hand advertising has occurred, how does this new cam differ from the AG-HPX300?

All I've seen is "sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratios of larger imagers." Does this differ than the existing model?
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The implication is that Panasonic has updated/tweaked the sensors and firmware to address the biggest complaints of poor low light performance and especially noise from dark areas of the images. The marketing dept. calls it "Ultra Luminence Technology" and "3MOS" might be last year's buzzword.

My guess is that they will be bending over backwards to prove that their 1/3" produces no more noise than the EX3 and that depth of field is similar enough to 1/2".
 
Yes sir, I think you are correct. I think the ad was up long enough for Google's servers to cache it.

Google: "HPX370". The fourth link down is the program for DV mag's NAB 2010 program. Click "Cached". Then click "Text-only version".

If you click on the actual link, it will open up the program. But it doesn't contain an ad or any info on the 370.
 
I thought I had breaking news...didn't know someone had posted a link to DV mag yesterday with the ad in place. Haha.
 
I suggest if people want to know more or complaint they can e-mail the HPX300/301 product specialist Jan at Panasonic!
 
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BVX
Not much sense in comparing the 370 to the EX3 as it's on its way out just like the 300. My hope is that Sony will dump the chainsaw/Canon form factor in favor a small on-the-shoulder design more like the JVC HM700 (but less "plasticky" and toy-like). By now Sony may have figured out the rolling shutter/skew problems that their 1/2" cmos sensors experienced.
 
BerkeleyBob said:
BVX
Not much sense in comparing the 370 to the EX3 as it's on its way out just like the 300. My hope is that Sony will dump the chainsaw/Canon form factor in favor a small on-the-shoulder design more like the JVC HM700 (but less "plasticky" and toy-like). By now Sony may have figured out the rolling shutter/skew problems that their 1/2" cmos sensors experienced.
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I don't believe for a minute that the EX3 is on the way out already. It's too popular and they've even recently updated the EX1 too. The rumor I saw that makes the most sense is adding a shoulder-mount 1/2" cousin to the EX1R & 3 that's priced not much more than the Pan 300. But that's what people half expected last NAB.
 
Latest update I got from a friend... They said the 370 is going to be ALMOST the same as 300 except it has a new lens (20x zoom)
 
I'll be interested to see if the camera acknowledges the 500lb. gorilla that's been sitting in the corner this past year?
 
Still listed in EVS index page

Still listed in EVS index page

HPX370 is still in the index list of evs online site.
If you use bing for HPX370 search the second result is EVS.
Click on the catched pages. It is listed @ USD 9999.

mcity
 
BVX-The reason I say the EX3 is due for replacement is that it's now in the funny position of having less features than its cheaper little brother the EX1R. There should have been an EX3R introduced last October when Sony brought out the 1R, but there wasn't and still isn't. Sony will either finally show the 3R at NAB or my guess is that the reason for the exclusion was that another camera was already in development to replace the EX3. Hopefully a shoulder mount.
Hobbes-I disagree that the main difference between the 300 and the 370 will be a 20X. If it was just a lens it probably would have been called a 300A, but photojournalist said it has new sensors that have less noise and other features he liked but couldn't divulge because of the NDA.
 
photojournalist said it has new sensors that have less noise and other features he liked but couldn't divulge because of the NDA
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Okay, with all due respect, if photojournalist is under an NDA, then he's already violated the living daylights out of it by even mentioning that he's seen or used or even confirmed the existence of any product that's governed by an NDA. A non-disclosure agreement means that you DON'T DISCLOSE. Someone who's really abiding by the terms of their NDA wouldn't even acknowledge that they were UNDER an NDA.

If photojournalists posts prove true, then all he's really done is steal Panasonic's thunder and spoil their introduction. Kind of exactly the behavior that a company looks to avoid when signing folks up under an NDA.

So either he's under an NDA and has violated it, or he's not under an NDA. If he's not under an NDA and saw an unreleased product, then somebody (whoever showed it to him) screwed up bigtime.

Secondly -- the upgrade from the HVX200 to the HVX200A was exactly that -- a sensor upgrade. Better sensitivity, lower noise, lower smear, no other features added. Doesn't mean anything in this case, but it might imply that a changed model number would mean more than just a sensor upgrade.
 
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Following up in support of MCT's post above:

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Hi all,

The 370 is a go, I have in my hands a hard copy of Event DV April 10 the back cover shows the 370 in all it glory, not much detail.

We had seen this ad eariler, but now it real, on my desk and I do believe it is a real camera.


Copy from the AD:

Panasonic's AG-HPX370 p2 HD cmcorder moves you up to a whole new level of production quality. A new, state-of-the art 2.2 megapixel 3 chip ULT imager produces stunning HD content in a wide range of shooting conditions, with sensitivity and signal to noise ratios of larger imagers. With a superior 10bit 4:2:2, full 1920 x1080 resolution AVC-Intra codec, the HPX370 can record more image detail more accurately. Ready for global production, the HPX370 offers international HD and SD standards, including 1080p/i and 720p as well as industry standard DVCPRO HD

Have a great day :thumbup:
 
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Copy from the AD:

Panasonic's AG-HPX370 p2 HD cmcorder moves you up to a whole new level of production quality. A new, state-of-the art 2.2 megapixel 3 chip ULT imager produces stunning HD content in a wide range of shooting conditions, with sensitivity and signal to noise ratios of larger imagers. With a superior 10bit 4:2:2, full 1920 x1080 resolution AVC-Intra codec, the HPX370 can record more image detail more accurately. Ready for global production, the HPX370 offers international HD and SD standards, including 1080p/i and 720p as well as industry standard DVCPRO HD

Have a great day :thumbup:
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What the hell is a "ULT Imager"...Is that that new imager technology that's supposed to replace CMOS? I couldn't fine anything on Google.
 
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