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Before we purchased the HVX200, we had a Z1U.
The HVX200 LCD/viewfinder is substantially poorer. I don't get it. Without proper focus, which is a challenge with HD, you got nothing. I had to reshoot footage last week. With all the investments, a better LCD seems to be a priority. All the current configuration does is cheapen Panasonic's image. |
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I got a chance to play with both cams at NAB I tried putting a card in the prototype to get some footage but the iris control was broken on the cam. The Panasonic Rep said the low light is going to be a 1/2 stop better. Very light weight almost 1/2 of my Z7u, No over or under cranking. I was ready to purchase one of these cams. I own the EX1 and Z7u but after seeing it in person I don't think so. It looks like they took the HVX and shrank it down same low res 4:3 LCD. The low light and the LCD was a breaking point for me. |
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Did I understand your post to say that the 170 doesn't have over or undercranking? |
I think he is wrong. As far as I know, and from what I have read, the HPX-170 has the same framerate options as the HVX-200(a).
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[QUOTE=Floris van Eck;863448]I think he is wrong. As far as I know, and from what I have read, the HPX-170 has the same framerate options as the HVX-200(a).[/QUOTE
Correct me if I am wrong, I talk to one of the Panasonic Reps at NAB. He said it was not possible with this cam. But if can do the under and over cranking I may re-think my decision on purchasing one. |
Actually, I believe you are incorrect.
The 170 is basically the hvx200 without the tape drive. p2 cards were designed to provide VFR and under/over cranking. |
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If you read the original post on this thread which contains the press release, the HPX170 absolutely *does* VFR in 720 mode, just like the 200/200A. The HPX170 is in fact the HVX200A minus the tape drive and a few other changes. |
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Do we wish it had a better LCD? Of course -- I screamed at so many Panasonic engineers from the Japanese factory that I'm sure there were some bleeding eardrums by the time I got through. Trust me, they very well know that we want a better LCD. But consider that they're putting this same LCD on the HPX500... and the HPX2000... and the HPX3000... and it's unlikely that we're getting a better LCD on the HPX170. But, there's still five or six months between now and when it actually gets released, so we'll see whether they're able to substitute a better panel by the time it comes out. |
1080p Capable?
Excuse the ignorance, but does this mean that the HPX-170 can shoot 1080p to card?
as opposed to the current HVX-200 not being able to? thanks, Mick |
1080p
Hi,
would anyone have the information to confirm that this new cam can shoot 1080p to card? Or, is it 1080p capable via HD-SDI to component? thanks alot in advance. |
All Panasonic HD P2 camcorders (including the HVX200) shoot 1080P to the P2 cards. And always have.
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