Comments on: Panasonic HVX200 P2 HD camera test – 24, 48 & 60 FPS Letus Extreme

By: denekes

denekes — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:29:39 +0000

None of your lenses should be slower than 2f when using a lens adaptor. Without the lens adaptor, you might be able to find a Century Optics fisheye — I believe you’ll need an 82mm filter threaded lens.

By: denekes

denekes — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:29:39 +0000

You pretty much hit it on the essentials — lighting, obviously is the main element in filmmaking, followed by DoF and camera movement. Polarizers are nice. If you’re buying lenses and an adaptor, you’ll also need a focus puller…I suggest getting that from Red Rock as well as their lens gears. 3 gears are $150 and the focus assist is 3 times that with a whip. If you want a fisheye to attach to an adaptor similar to the Letus or Red Rock, make sure it’s a fast lens! 1.8 if you can find it.

By: mllj0

mllj0 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:29:39 +0000

Haha, thanks so much.
You’ve been very helpful!

As for the HVX, what are the basic essentials I need to buy seperately? P2 cards, Tripod, Mic, and Bag are what I know I need I suppose.

And I’m actually gonna use the camera for filming movies and such, more professional I hope.

As for a lens attachment, do you know if its possible to use a ‘fisheye’ with adapters?

THANKS!!!!!!!

YOU DA MANNNNNNNNN

By: denekes

denekes — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:29:39 +0000

Hmmmm — where to begin. If the majority of your filming will be cats and kids ice skating home-video-style, then the HVX200 is a bit much. On the flip-side, if it’s an outdoor rink on a sunny day, the HVX has great manual controls to help get proper exposure, such as ND filters and an easy-peasy iris control. If you want a sweet family camera with HD capabilities, check out the Panasonic GH1 for half the cost of the HVX.

By: mllj0

mllj0 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:29:39 +0000

Is the HVX200 a good camera for filming kiddies skating?
I mean, I read past comments and you said if you can’t control lighting in the day, it might not be the best camera. Any other suggestions camera-wise? My price range is around the same as the HVX200, so yeah. Package deal info would be niceee too! THANKS.

P.s., YOU DA MANNNN

By: floysie21

floysie21 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:29:39 +0000

yes..

By: beyonds7ck

beyonds7ck — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:29:39 +0000

1:31 child abuse lol

By: sltoon79

sltoon79 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:29:39 +0000

yes

By: kypr07

kypr07 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:29:39 +0000

would like to know as well….cant decide.

By: Cakeman545

Cakeman545 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:29:39 +0000

Well in my opinion, the XH A1 has a better look to it, almost like RED footage, only 1080p with film grain. only downside is a little chromatic aberration on the footage, which is disappointing… But don’t forget that if you want to record to digital on the hvx, p2 cards are expensive as crap. (well, then again, that’d be cheap…) Also, the hvx’s variable framerate is only supported up to 720p, so it will only look good on Youtube.