What cameras compare to the HPX170?

[NC17z]

Also check out Panasonic's HMC-150. It's essentially the same camera as the HPX-170 except SD cards instead of P2 (AVCHD) and no Firewire port, for a bit less $$$.

NOT!
Someone please explain that the HMC150 is not essentially the same camera... It doesn't have half the features that the HPX has...

 

[NC17z]

This definitely appears to be a good feature.
What format is actually recorded to the tape in the small camcorder? Is it HD or SD? The reason I am asking is because I thought the 200 and 200a does not record HD to the tape. HD is only recorded to the P2 Card.

Can someone clarify?

Thanks!
SKIP

DV Codec... not HD... This would be the equivilent to every other DV Camcorder - AG-DVX100, a, b... HVX200, a,...

 

[NC17z]

Great tip!
Thanks.

And do you have the 2 camera/recorders for the wet/dry tapes because clients specifically request Sony or Panny tape?

And I'm still wondering if people (clients/renters) don't consider the 170 to be the equal of the 200.

*** That is, if they ask for a 200, would they refuse a 170??? ***

Thanks!

YES, That is exactly why. I am contracted by a company in the tri-state area that requests Sony DV- Tapes...

I wouldn't dare put a Sony Tape in one of my Panasonic Cameras, so I picked up a few decks at a Pawn Shop.

 

[groveChuck]

Thanks!