Should I buy a Sony FX7 or another HV30? at DVinfo.net

Ferlon Webster · October 12th, 2009, 06:04 PM

Hello everyone,

I'm in a bit of dilemma, I now have an hv30 but I am not able to unscrew the step ring for raynox wide angle lens. I was thinking of selling it on ebay along with a t1i (not in the same auction). I do want to get in to film and make Christian movies and I know for the beginning filmmaker guys recommend the hv series. But as I was looking at how much I can make from these auctions, the fx7 came to mind and I was wondering if this was a foolish decision. Should I buy another hv30 or 40 and attach it to a brevis or letus instead, which is wiser, the latter seems to be but I wanted to some opinions from you all! Thanks in advance for the help!

Jeff Harper · December 31st, 2009, 09:47 AM

I would look at a FX1 before an FX7 anyday. Much better camera, IMO, and you can find them for under $2k, sometimes as low as $1700.

If you like your HV30 find another used one, they are such fine little cameras.

October 12th, 2009, 06:04 PM	#1
Ferlon Webster Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 31	Should I buy a Sony FX7 or another HV30? Hello everyone, I'm in a bit of dilemma, I now have an hv30 but I am not able to unscrew the step ring for raynox wide angle lens. I was thinking of selling it on ebay along with a t1i (not in the same auction). I do want to get in to film and make Christian movies and I know for the beginning filmmaker guys recommend the hv series. But as I was looking at how much I can make from these auctions, the fx7 came to mind and I was wondering if this was a foolish decision. Should I buy another hv30 or 40 and attach it to a brevis or letus instead, which is wiser, the latter seems to be but I wanted to some opinions from you all! Thanks in advance for the help!

December 31st, 2009, 09:47 AM	#2
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	I would look at a FX1 before an FX7 anyday. Much better camera, IMO, and you can find them for under $2k, sometimes as low as $1700. If you like your HV30 find another used one, they are such fine little cameras.