puredrifting
Major Contributor
You need the $429.00 at B&H tripod plate. Not sure if that is the model number above in your post though, just pull it up on the B&H website.
Dan
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You need the $429.00 at B&H tripod plate. Not sure if that is the model number above in your post though, just pull it up on the B&H website.
Dan
Shipsides
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That's the right model # (SHAN-TM700) for the Panasonic QR Tripod Adapter. We have some kits that could work for a turnkey all-in-one solution. Check them out here (at the bottom of the page):
http://www.abelcine.com/store/home.php?cat=331&sort=orderby&sort_direction=0&page=2
We have a special price for DVXusers as well. All the kits include battery solutions and QR Tripod Adapters.
If you are looking to buy a Light Weight Support Rod system like a Chrosziel 401-89 then you may have to hold off for a bit. Panasonic changed the standard front locking system, so normal LWS Rods won't fit. So special HPX300 LWS systems will have to be made, or olders ones can be modified. I know Zacuto is working on one already.
http://www.abelcine.com/store/home.php?cat=331&sort=orderby&sort_direction=0&page=2
We have a special price for DVXusers as well. All the kits include battery solutions and QR Tripod Adapters.
If you are looking to buy a Light Weight Support Rod system like a Chrosziel 401-89 then you may have to hold off for a bit. Panasonic changed the standard front locking system, so normal LWS Rods won't fit. So special HPX300 LWS systems will have to be made, or olders ones can be modified. I know Zacuto is working on one already.
It looks like the same type of plate for Sony cameras. I'm using a Sony plate for my 500. They seem to be a little tougher than the Panasonic plate I looked at. And the Sony is a little bit cheaper.
I already had two laying around for my old Sony cams. So, with all of the old broadcast cameras going to dust, you should be alble to find a used one.
JohnnyD
Quick list of what you need (pretty much covered) and additionals not needed but what I recommend.
NEED
Tripod adapter plate.
Tripod suited to weight.
Batteries and charger - personally I use IDX Endura 10 (not s model) - these can be piggybacked for extra long record times. And Id recommend having 3 on hand.
Then - IDX VL2Plus charger - this charger also gives you a 4 pin power XLR out that you can hook to your camera for power in studio etc. (The 4 pin xlr power is also useful to power some other components as well if not connected to cam such as some field mixers and Pana HD LCD monitors)
2 to 3 good length 4 pin XLR cables
P2 cards
I also recommend (additionals)
Rod adapter plate - for use with ff and MB.
Filters - more specifically Polariser and NDs and half NDs for MB
Raincover
Something like the Kata Body glove. Because of size these cameras tend to be more prone to dings.
TRIPOD that factors in weight of rods/MB/FF/batteries/HD monitor
NEED
Tripod adapter plate.
Tripod suited to weight.
Batteries and charger - personally I use IDX Endura 10 (not s model) - these can be piggybacked for extra long record times. And Id recommend having 3 on hand.
Then - IDX VL2Plus charger - this charger also gives you a 4 pin power XLR out that you can hook to your camera for power in studio etc. (The 4 pin xlr power is also useful to power some other components as well if not connected to cam such as some field mixers and Pana HD LCD monitors)
2 to 3 good length 4 pin XLR cables
P2 cards
I also recommend (additionals)
Rod adapter plate - for use with ff and MB.
Filters - more specifically Polariser and NDs and half NDs for MB
Raincover
Something like the Kata Body glove. Because of size these cameras tend to be more prone to dings.
TRIPOD that factors in weight of rods/MB/FF/batteries/HD monitor
Barry_Green
Moderator
Keep in mind that the HPX300 is *very* power efficient. It draws 18 watts of power. That's compared to an HPX500 which uses 23 watts, or an HPX2000 which uses 36 watts. So you won't need as much battery capacity with a 300 as you would for one of the other cameras.
philip bloom
Veteran
i shot all day on two standard sized anton bauers with the 300 and battery two was still half full. Very efficient.
Im sure it is as it has less draw than the 500 and I find that efficient. Add anything via power tap such as on cam light, or add a monitor drawing through the 12v out and youre gonna take a hit.
monkeyking
Well-known member
Does that mean the $625 Zacuto zephyr LWS that already works with both SONY and PANASONIC broadcast cameras will not work with the HPX300?
ouch.
hammerhorror
Well-known member
microphone
microphone
Don't forget that you will also need to purchase an on camera microphone. I don't believe a mic is included with the HPX300 (according to the user manual).
microphone
Don't forget that you will also need to purchase an on camera microphone. I don't believe a mic is included with the HPX300 (according to the user manual).
Jim Carswell
Well-known member
One more thing for Noel's shopping list: the IDX V-mount battery plate to allow use of those Enduras. I love those batteries. I have eight left over from my Sony Beta SX camera. It will be great to put them back to work and earning money.
Jim
Jim
LWS plate
LWS plate
What Andy from Abel says is true, Panasonic changed the way LWS plates mount to the bottom of the camera and I'm afraid none of the existing LWS plates will mount to this camera. I'm sure it was necessary in order to cut costs and make the camera more affordable. It's more then making a spacer, that concept we tried but it doesn't work. see spacer:
The problem which slipped by both me and Jens and was picked up by Mitch at Abelcine was that it actually jacked up the front of the camera. So then we were thinking about making a spacer for the front and back of the camera but finally realized it would be just easier to make a custom Zephyr plate as the solution and that is now the Zephyr300:
The Zephyr300 is a custom made solution for the HPX300 and should be available when the camera is released and can be purchased from Zacuto or anyone of it's dealers. Here's the good news. Since this LWS is custom to this camera, we found a way to reuse the V-Wedge that comes with the camera making the cost of the Zephyr300 the cheapest LWS plate on the market at $565 including 8" rods.
It's a Zephyrama -
- Steve
LWS plate
What Andy from Abel says is true, Panasonic changed the way LWS plates mount to the bottom of the camera and I'm afraid none of the existing LWS plates will mount to this camera. I'm sure it was necessary in order to cut costs and make the camera more affordable. It's more then making a spacer, that concept we tried but it doesn't work. see spacer:
The problem which slipped by both me and Jens and was picked up by Mitch at Abelcine was that it actually jacked up the front of the camera. So then we were thinking about making a spacer for the front and back of the camera but finally realized it would be just easier to make a custom Zephyr plate as the solution and that is now the Zephyr300:
The Zephyr300 is a custom made solution for the HPX300 and should be available when the camera is released and can be purchased from Zacuto or anyone of it's dealers. Here's the good news. Since this LWS is custom to this camera, we found a way to reuse the V-Wedge that comes with the camera making the cost of the Zephyr300 the cheapest LWS plate on the market at $565 including 8" rods.
It's a Zephyrama -
monkeyking
Well-known member
Jim I think yours have been working longer than mine, but I have given mine every type of condition imaginable - and they seriously look like the day I pulled them out of the box.
earmarkcreative
Active member
Hi all, I've been lurking as a guest for awhile, but I had to comment on the price for the SHANTM700. Currently on the B and H website its listed at $450 US. Here in Toronto, you can get it for $290 from vistek.ca. If you factor in the exchange rate, B and H is charging almost twice as much.
http://vistek.ca/store/231907/panasonic-shantm700-tripod-adapter.aspx
From what I can tell, B and H has some pretty awesome prices on cameras. Just wondering if they pad the price of accessories to make up for their pricing on other products?
RonnieMartin
Member
So what you guys are saying is that the tripod plate from my Sony DSR 500 will not work with the panasonic 300?
Thanks
Ronnie Martin
www.dirtracingvideo.com
alexdias
Well-known member
Yep.
Martin Rose
Member
the sony plate works fine with the hpx300
Martin
Martin
sorry my ignorance, but whats de ¨MB¨for??
i guess the HPX 300 have Canon 48hz Balanced? And can anyone tell me a good mic to buy with it?
Thanks
Damian