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Tomas Riuka · 11-07-2009, 03:40 AM

meaning that swedish cars look better than german? That's an insult!

LouCap · 11-07-2009, 02:57 PM

Granted, I like the way the JVC looks too, but that's not why I'm considering it...

I have a long history with Sony and I WANT to love the HPX300, but I have used it, I have seen the skew and I don't have the luxury of having a bevy of cameras to use for still subjects and others for fast moving subjects.

Plus, i have a few requirements...

1. HD ( 720 up to 1080 is okay, but not HDV)
2. Removable lens
3. Reasonably priced media
4. CCD's over CMOS

For us the JVC makes sense. For you maybe not. I liked the HPX300, even the EX3 for that matter, but the CMOS, media (and form factor in the case of the EX3) is making it hard for me to adopt either.

tommygunn · 11-08-2009, 09:40 PM

Is it wrong that I am probably more excited for the Canon 7D than this camera?

Tomas Riuka · 11-09-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommygunn

Is it wrong that I am probably more excited for the Canon 7D than this camera?

Yes, it's wrong. 7D is a photo camera with video function, hxp300 is a proper
video camera which has it's limitations, though for what it costs, it's a superb camera.

tommygunn · 11-09-2009, 09:03 AM

True. But I was wasn't comparing the two. I'm just losing faith in the 300. Although if I had en extra $10k in my sock drawer, I'd probably buy it today.

zeke · 11-12-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomas Riuka

meaning that swedish cars look better than german? That's an insult!

I agree. Swedish cars look like biscuit tins with wheels attached. German cars are much more beautiful. (With the exception of a very low production super sports car, whos name I can't remember).
But for ultimate beauty, 2 Italian brands are the worlds best (Lamborghini, Ferrari). And for Motorcycles, Ducati.

eddavid · 11-13-2009, 04:00 PM

I've had a EX1 for 2.5 years with zacuto plates and use it with the letus ultimate. I've shot a lot of stuff with it. Now I have 2 ex1 and 2 nanoflashes. Done a ton of handheld. This setup is completely fine. The camera is really killer. The HPX300 has better colors. I love the panasonic color scheme. But worse in low light. In the end I think either one will make you happy. Or the HPX170. Just go for it, man! Why wait. You could be earning money today. Then you can sit back and ponder the next big camera. And remember - if you buy a lemon - there will still be a market for your camera on ebay. People are still buying the DVX100 on that thing!

tommygunn · 11-16-2009, 08:22 AM

David,

Thanks for the advice. You are right.

shorelinedigital · 11-17-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommygunn

True. But I was wasn't comparing the two. I'm just losing faith in the 300. Although if I had en extra $10k in my sock drawer, I'd probably buy it today.

You're losing faith in the 300. But $10K would restore your faith? Don't get it.
I've done a ton of shoots with mine. Mostly corporate and the skew is not an issue. the camera is absolute killer!

tommygunn · 11-18-2009, 10:37 AM

Shore,

I haven't lost complete faith, as I am waiting on a quote from AbelCine. And the more I think about it, Pana's financing option (25% down, 0%) is the real deal maker.

11-07-2009, 03:40 AM	#61
Tomas Riuka Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lithuania, Vilnius Posts: 723	meaning that swedish cars look better than german? That's an insult! __________________ Vanilla sky creative - website, youtube channel

11-07-2009, 02:57 PM	#62
LouCap Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: x0\|Tampa\|USA\|\|0\|0\|FL,Florida Posts: 35	No Skew Granted, I like the way the JVC looks too, but that's not why I'm considering it... I have a long history with Sony and I WANT to love the HPX300, but I have used it, I have seen the skew and I don't have the luxury of having a bevy of cameras to use for still subjects and others for fast moving subjects. Plus, i have a few requirements... 1. HD ( 720 up to 1080 is okay, but not HDV) 2. Removable lens 3. Reasonably priced media 4. CCD's over CMOS For us the JVC makes sense. For you maybe not. I liked the HPX300, even the EX3 for that matter, but the CMOS, media (and form factor in the case of the EX3) is making it hard for me to adopt either.

11-13-2009, 04:00 PM	#67
eddavid Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newyork City Posts: 112	I've had a EX1 for 2.5 years with zacuto plates and use it with the letus ultimate. I've shot a lot of stuff with it. Now I have 2 ex1 and 2 nanoflashes. Done a ton of handheld. This setup is completely fine. The camera is really killer. The HPX300 has better colors. I love the panasonic color scheme. But worse in low light. In the end I think either one will make you happy. Or the HPX170. Just go for it, man! Why wait. You could be earning money today. Then you can sit back and ponder the next big camera. And remember - if you buy a lemon - there will still be a market for your camera on ebay. People are still buying the DVX100 on that thing! __________________ _____ www.kittyguerrilla.com

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11-08-2009, 09:40 PM	#63
tommygunn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 136	Is it wrong that I am probably more excited for the Canon 7D than this camera?

11-09-2009, 09:03 AM	#65
tommygunn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 136	True. But I was wasn't comparing the two. I'm just losing faith in the 300. Although if I had en extra $10k in my sock drawer, I'd probably buy it today.

11-16-2009, 08:22 AM	#68
tommygunn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 136	David, Thanks for the advice. You are right.

11-18-2009, 10:37 AM	#70
tommygunn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 136	Shore, I haven't lost complete faith, as I am waiting on a quote from AbelCine. And the more I think about it, Pana's financing option (25% down, 0%) is the real deal maker.