Panasonic Varicam 2700 (or similar) - Experience, tips ?

Mat Thompson · October 7th, 2008, 05:51 PM

Hi guys

I'm going to be shooting a short doc film competition with the new Panasonic Varicam 2700 in about 2 weeks time. I have the camera for only 1 day but will get a number of hours of training before hand. My own camera is the JVC HD110.

I just thought I'd throw up this thread because I'm both excited to be using it, but very apprehensive about producing the goods in such a short time. So any experience, tips or general re-assurance ;-) from more experienced shooters would be great!

Cheers folks

Hunter Richards · October 7th, 2008, 11:10 PM

I dont think the 2700 is out yet but...

Go to your friendly local rental house and ask them if you can check out an hpx3000/2000 or varicam/hdx900. That should make you feel better. They aren't difficult cameras to use at all.

Mat Thompson · October 8th, 2008, 03:59 AM

Yeah, if I can find the time that could be worth while I guess. We are the first folks to be using the 2700, in the UK I think, they are being specially supllied by panasonic for the comp!

October 7th, 2008, 05:51 PM	#1
Mat Thompson Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chelmsford Essex UK Posts: 770	Panasonic Varicam 2700 (or similar) - Experience, tips ? Hi guys I'm going to be shooting a short doc film competition with the new Panasonic Varicam 2700 in about 2 weeks time. I have the camera for only 1 day but will get a number of hours of training before hand. My own camera is the JVC HD110. I just thought I'd throw up this thread because I'm both excited to be using it, but very apprehensive about producing the goods in such a short time. So any experience, tips or general re-assurance ;-) from more experienced shooters would be great! Cheers folks

October 7th, 2008, 11:10 PM	#2
Hunter Richards Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 83 Images: 2	I dont think the 2700 is out yet but... Go to your friendly local rental house and ask them if you can check out an hpx3000/2000 or varicam/hdx900. That should make you feel better. They aren't difficult cameras to use at all. __________________ HR\|cinematographer HunterHRichards.com

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October 8th, 2008, 03:59 AM	#3
Mat Thompson Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chelmsford Essex UK Posts: 770	Yeah, if I can find the time that could be worth while I guess. We are the first folks to be using the 2700, in the UK I think, they are being specially supllied by panasonic for the comp!