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MB stands for Matte Box.

The mic really depends on your needs and aspirations.
The Audio board on this site is a good place to start.
 
Damian:

If you want the best, the Sanken CS-1 is designed specifically as a camera mic, it is shorter than the CS-3e and sounds pretty good.

If you want decent but cheap, the AudioTechica AT875r is amazing for the money and totally usable also as a boom mic. You would be amazed if I told you how many interviews I have shot that have been broadcast and are available on DVD with that little cheap mic. My favorite best value mic, a LOT of bang for the buck.

Dan
 
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Ohh, can i attach the filters to the camera directly or a really need to buy a MB?? cause i don´t see it really really necesary for the price.
 
shapna said:
Ohh, can i attach the filters to the camera directly or a really need to buy a MB?? cause i don´t see it really really necesary for the price.
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Regular round filters can be fitted to any lens as long as they have threads. If you are planning to use more than a simple filter for protection I would add a MB. You need to be able to rotate the filter if you are using Polarizer or ND grad. MB also offers the option to use flag to block more unwanted reflections. I have a Vocas 250 MB that i used for Z1/EX1 that i will use for the HPX300. It's problaly the best out their for it's price and at least allowed me to push the last visual out of the Z1. If you are going to use filters to a certain extent, buy a proper one, it not don't waste you money on a MB that can't take the wear and tear of pro use.
 
I can't emphasize enough how important a decent tripod is full these full size cameras.

I use a Sachtler 15 for my HPX-500 and every time I use it I realize just how good a purchase it was.
 
shapna said:
Dan
is this one ???
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...ica_AT875R_AT875_Short_Condenser_Shotgun.html

If so, excelent price, Already put it on my must buy list.

Sorry to bother, i guess the hpx 300 has Canon In/out, and is 48 balanced?'?

also ask again for the HeadPhone. ( for Film making)
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Yes, that is the one. I have samples from it here http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/right_mic_brockett.html if you want to hear it.

I am not sure what "Canon In/Out" means, the HPX300 features the same XLR inputs as every other professional camcorder.

Headphones? Sony MDRV7506s/MDRV600s are very popular. The Sennheiser HD280s are very nice as well.

Dan
 
mcgeedigital said:
I can't emphasize enough how important a decent tripod is full these full size cameras.

I use a Sachtler 15 for my HPX-500 and every time I use it I realize just how good a purchase it was.
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Agreed. This is going to serve you better than almost anything else you will buy for your camera.
 
puredrifting said:
Yes, that is the one. I have samples from it here http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/right_mic_brockett.html if you want to hear it.

I am not sure what "Canon In/Out" means, the HPX300 features the same XLR inputs as every other professional camcorder.

Headphones? Sony MDRV7506s/MDRV600s are very popular. The Sennheiser HD280s are very nice as well.

Dan
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Dan,

Thank you very much for the info, I have to withdraw the money in the weekend so i´m thinking in 2 weeks i have my hpx300 at home, So happy.

Excelent forum i could solve all my doubt here

Thanks everyone who can make this happen.
 
RonnieMartin said:
So what you guys are saying is that the tripod plate from my Sony DSR 500 will not work with the panasonic 300?
www.dirtracingvideo.com
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Ronnie, your tripod plate will work just fine. It is the mounting of the rod plate that is differet. To do this you have to frist remove the front base plate and replace it with an LWS plate, Then this plate will click into the same tripod plate.

You are fine is you have the VCT-14.

Best,

Jan
 
We have an incredible bag that is perfect for this camera. It is made by Portabrace and inamed the P2HD-Case. IT will handle the camera, has lots of storage and if you own a P2 Gear or portable or Gear, there is actually a place for one. We should have pictures on the website.

Best,

Jan
 
Looks like Porta Brace have a camera armour just around the corner for the hpx300 to. Might come in handy as larger cams are more likely to take a pounding..
 
According to my calculation you need about 30k euro (Euro zone) to have fully working camera and editting system and even than the editting system is at the minimum.



puredrifting said:
That is true Cees. People will realize that when you step up from prosumer to a pro camera, it is a whole different ball game. All of the accessories to make the camera function are MUCH more expensive for professional cameras than prosumer stuff. This is a large part of why I won't be able to buy one of these right off. Even if you get the camera for $8k, you almost double that to acquire the full camera package with everything needed to make it work correctly. Most prosumer users cannot afford $15k for their camera package, that is why they are shooting with a $5k camera.

It is exciting though, the 300 looks like a definite step up and is a nice option for those who need better than a prosumer camera but cannot step up to the $18 to $25k for a working HPX500 package.

Dan
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This tripod thing is unfortunately so true. I'm used to hiring kit that come with decent tripods. On the HPX Kit purchase we could only go as far as £1500UKP for a tripod. The only positive thing I can say about this Libec is that it makes you a better operator! There is no flattery or hand holding going on on the moves! It is in no way a bad tripod - just what you get for the money.

I borrowed a DOP mate's £5000UKP Sachtler tripod the other day - I just couldnt have gone wrong! I could have used my foot to get a smoother pan than on the Libec!

This however is not news... It's something many of us knew before hand. My practical solution (in anticipation of trading up as funds permit) is to hire a brilliant tripod for the jobs that are willing to pay for it. Its about £30UKP for a £4k tripod per day. Its a great solution, for now.

BD
 
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