Posted by Steve King on 11/30/06 06:18

"Bernie Dwyer" <b_duibhirz@yahooz.comz.auz> wrote in message
news:456E69BA.1D4C060F@yahooz.comz.auz...
> Hi - I'm producing a short independent drama/fantasy and I've managed to
> get a grant to cover some of the production costs. One item in the grant
> is the hire of a high-definition camera for the shoot.
>
> I've asked my preferred DoP to provide a quote, and he's offered a
> couple of options:
>
> 1. Sony camera + selection of lenses + high-def monitor ~AUD$1800/day.
> The budget just won't cover this.
>
> 2. Panasonic HVX202 + high-def monitor - only records high-def to a P2
> card, but it's achievable within the budget.
>
SNIP

>
> My questions are:
>
> Has anyone used this camera, and do you have stories or opinions (good
> and bad) to tell?
>
> --
>
> Bernie Dwyer
> There are no 'z' in my email address

I was cast as an actor in an independent short shot with an HVX200. The
on-set playbacks of both exteriors and rich, warmly lit interiors surprised
me; they were pretty impressive. The director did have to dump the video
from the card to a laptop several times a day. He'd do the transfer during
re-lights. It did not seem to slow up production. If I had shot this
independent I would be proud to show the images.

Steve King

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