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Still can't make my mind up about the HPX500. Just had a look at some side by side shots with the Varicam and I'd say that when the HPX500 is set to 1080 then there's not a lot in it. But at 720 (ie if you want the variable frame rates which I do) it does look pretty soft.
The colour quality and overall look to the pictures is nice. The main problem is that the HPX viewfinder is dreadful, have yet to try the optional 2" one, but at about £2000 it'd add significantly to the cost.
Also did some comparisons with HD and SD lenses. I've got a Canon HJ11x4.7 and HJ18x28 and tried them against a Canon J14.5x8.5 (quite old SD lens). On the whole the HD lenses were better, but not by leaps and bounds.
Sorry I can't give a bit more by way of detailed and scientific analysis!
Steve
ps I must say that after using P2 for a bit, it felt a bit odd messing about with tapes!
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