Topic: B camera?
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Old May 25th, 2008, 10:40 AM   #3
Osmany Tellez
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Originally Posted by Robert Lane View Post
There isn't anything else on the market shooting the same codec/color space or that would give you the professional camera controls and audio options you'll need for weddings. Get another 170 or buy a used HVX200. Beware: the HVX200 does not have the same color-response that the 170 does; if you want a "B" camera that will be an exact color match then only another 170 or an HVX200-A will fit. Otherwise you'll have to do color correction in post to get them to match-up.
Thanks a lot Robert.

This is what I was afraid of. two 170 will be way too much $$$$ (adding P2 and firestore cost). I can only afford a good HD camera and a cheap HD camera for now....even if they don't match perfectly but as close as possible will be good too. Is there anything cheap that will come close? it doesn't have to have all controls we might find in more expensive cameras...it'll be a B camera...to support my A camera.

I'm really trying hard to go with DVCPRO HD...the next solution will be the HMC150...I know is LONG GOP AVCHD....but I think it'll be easier to match the 150 with a cheaper AVCHD camera...what do you think?

Love this forum.

Thanks to everyone.

Osmany Tellez
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