Goodbye DVX100- hello PD-170 at DVinfo.net

Glen Elliott · March 15th, 2004, 02:10 PM

Just sold my DVX100 and ordered the PD-170/wireless mic combo from B&H this afternoon. My decision was mainly based on it's low light abilities beings I'm primarily a wedding videographer and it's overall reputation for this genre of shooting.

Just figured I'd say hello, I'm a regular here but will be seeing a lot more of me here now that I've gone Sony. I'm now in the midst of selling my existing GL-1 for a VX2100.

Matt Stahley · March 15th, 2004, 03:41 PM

Congrats on your 170. Im sure the Panny was a nice cam as well.

Mike Rehmus · March 15th, 2004, 04:45 PM

Welcome, Glen. The 170 is a workhorse and I'm certain you will be pleased in the use of it.

Mark Goodsell · March 15th, 2004, 06:35 PM

Seems like almost everyone was migrating FROM the PD150/170 to the DVX100. Why are you going back the other way?

Mark G

Glen Elliott · March 15th, 2004, 06:51 PM

The main draw for the camera is it's 24p feature. I purchased it for that exact reason- though I never ended up doing any 24p shorts with it. My wedding videography started to take off so I felt the PD-170 is more suited for that style of shooting.
Plus I really like the layout and feel of the 170. The zoom ring and focus don't feel sloppy. Plus the positioning of the audio levels is more convenient...I wasn't a fan of the tiny recessed dials.

Mike Rehmus · March 15th, 2004, 09:44 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Mark Goodsell : Seems like almost everyone was migrating FROM the PD150/170 to the DVX100. Why are you going back the other way?

Mark G -->>>

I think it very unlikely that almost everyone was leaving the 150/170. Filmmakers maybe but the 150/170 satisfy a lot of needs.

Vince Debart · March 16th, 2004, 01:53 PM

IWork at the NBC station in Denver we have had a 150 in the field for almost 2 years without a hitch,this cam has balls nice video and very robust.

Good shooting

Vince

March 15th, 2004, 02:10 PM	#1
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	Goodbye DVX100- hello PD-170 Just sold my DVX100 and ordered the PD-170/wireless mic combo from B&H this afternoon. My decision was mainly based on it's low light abilities beings I'm primarily a wedding videographer and it's overall reputation for this genre of shooting. Just figured I'd say hello, I'm a regular here but will be seeing a lot more of me here now that I've gone Sony. I'm now in the midst of selling my existing GL-1 for a VX2100.

March 15th, 2004, 04:45 PM	#3
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Welcome, Glen. The 170 is a workhorse and I'm certain you will be pleased in the use of it. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

March 15th, 2004, 06:35 PM	#4
Mark Goodsell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: WI Posts: 367	Seems like almost everyone was migrating FROM the PD150/170 to the DVX100. Why are you going back the other way? Mark G __________________ Mark Goodsell

March 15th, 2004, 09:44 PM	#6
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	<<<-- Originally posted by Mark Goodsell : Seems like almost everyone was migrating FROM the PD150/170 to the DVX100. Why are you going back the other way? Mark G -->>> I think it very unlikely that almost everyone was leaving the 150/170. Filmmakers maybe but the 150/170 satisfy a lot of needs. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

March 15th, 2004, 03:41 PM	#2
Matt Stahley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 648	Congrats on your 170. Im sure the Panny was a nice cam as well.

March 15th, 2004, 06:51 PM	#5
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	The main draw for the camera is it's 24p feature. I purchased it for that exact reason- though I never ended up doing any 24p shorts with it. My wedding videography started to take off so I felt the PD-170 is more suited for that style of shooting. Plus I really like the layout and feel of the 170. The zoom ring and focus don't feel sloppy. Plus the positioning of the audio levels is more convenient...I wasn't a fan of the tiny recessed dials.

March 16th, 2004, 01:53 PM	#7
Vince Debart Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 254	IWork at the NBC station in Denver we have had a 150 in the field for almost 2 years without a hitch,this cam has balls nice video and very robust. Good shooting Vince