scared to buy HVX

Prince Filmy

Prince Filmy

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i'm scared to buy the HVX with all these cameras coming out. Any suggestions what i should do, my budget is $7500, so i can afford an ex1 (i heard bad stuff) and HVX (good and bad)
 
The HVX is a proven camera with a proven workflow. It shoots on a proven non-gop s DVCProHD codec which is rock solid. What are your concerns?

I like some of Philip Bloom's imagery he has gotten with the EX-1 as well. But the vignetting and rolling shutter would be a non-starter for anything I'm charging for.
 
Remember, the camera is only part of the equation. Given the cost of an HVX, and the quality of the images it can give with a proven workflow, you can invest the money you don't spend on an EX1 into a better microphone, tripod, etc.

--SM
 
you're thinking about dropping 7k on equipment and you haven't even done the basic research yet?
 
Tech specs can only tell you so much. Don't be a slave to the numbers. Look at the footage that you can get from any number of HD cameras, including the HVX. Choose the one that you feel is right for you, after doing your research. But again, remember that it takes more than just a camera to make a watchable film. Sound. Editing. Music. Talent. All of these things are, in the final analysis, equally important to the quality of the finished piece.

--SM
 
If you have $7K get a DVX for $2500 because you needs lights, sound, grip, monitoring... in fact, you don't have anywhere near enough money.
 
Maybe his camera budget is 7K

Besides, you can get a used HVX with P2 cards for around 5. That leaves 600 for lights, 400 for a tripod and head, 600 for audio and 400 for a monitor.

I started out with less.

as for pixel count, it's not apples to apples.
 
Prince Filmy said:
i'm scared to buy the HVX with all these cameras coming out.
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All which cameras? The EX1 is the only comparable competitor, although I guess there are some HDV cams coming too...

i can afford an ex1 (i heard bad stuff) and HVX (good and bad)
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If you've only heard bad stuff about the EX1, you're not reading very much. Many people are quite excited by it and think it does a great job -- unless its issues prevent it from being useful for you.
 
I was invited to a Sony demo of the EX1 last week. But I was on a deadline for a client and couldn't go. It seems comparable to the HVX in many ways though. I'm glad someone besides Panasonic is producing a variable frame rate HD cam with a tapeless work flow in that price range.
 
Rent both cams. Something bigger and badder is always around the corner. Rent for your shoot instead of buying.
 
What are you going to use it for? If you need long record times (event/docs/interviews) neither is an ideal choice. Consider Canon or JVC instead.
 
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