Upgrading From DVX - Advice Needed

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rorschach052

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I bought a DVX three years ago, and since then we've had some amazing times together, but I think it's time to upgrade.

I'm looking at cameras in around the $4,000 range, and right now I'm leaning toward the HPX170. I feel like it would be a good transition, and would pretty much offer everything I'm looking for.

Still, I figure I should seek some advice from people who know far more about these cameras than me. I'm looking for a camera with the following features:

-shoots 1080p
-no tape drive
-variable framerates
-good in low-light situations

I've recently been using the Sony EX1, which I'm a big fan of, but that's a bit out of my price range.

Any suggestions?
 
I've been doing a lot of shooting with the 170 lately, and I have to say that I really like it. However, the fact that its not full raster chips shows a little in 1080p mode, especially on some very fine details. Nothing I wasn't able to live with.
 
Well, if you require the variable frame rates then yes the HPX170. If you don't, you could go with the HMC150. (You can still shoot slow-mo if you use 720 60P).

HPX170 shoots max of 1440x1080 DVCPROHD onto P2 cards. HMC150 shoots Max 1920x1080 AVCHD(h.264) onto SDHC cards.

Both have excellent picture.
 
Thanks for the advice, everyone. You've pretty much confirmed what I was thinking from the start.

Just to check, are there any cameras from other companies worth considering? I do like Panasonic a lot, but I haven't sworn off the others or anything.
 
I'm actually going through the same thought process too...I've had my DVX for three years but the fact that It's hindering me from getting jobs because it's not HD...Is there a HD camera that I can get that would almost be able to give me the same look as the DVX so that I wouldnt have to sell it just yet. Maybe I can still use the DVX for Broll shots during weddings? Oh and with the HD thing, I use FCP 6 would my workflow be different/harder. Are rendering times outrageous with HD? and if I'm not burning to Blu Ray then would I actually really be giving a client an HD DVD or is it SD?
 
For general video (weddings etc) most clients do not ask for HD delivery. Even though they may ask if you shoot HD most just want delivery on a DVD (SD).
 
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