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Re: is the hpx 500 really a hd camera ?

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Re: is the hpx 500 really a hd camera ?
by Brad Neal on Feb 26, 2008 at 3:54:47 pm

Hi Ryan,
I shoot pretty much the same gig as you - corporate, training, etc. We have 2-500's and I can assure you that they are true HD cameras.

For our type of work, they are truly the camera that we have been waiting for, and our clients, most of which are fortune 500 companies, love the output. Not to mention that we have the option to shoot DVCPRO 25, 50, and 100... and variable frame rates, SDI out, Gen lock in and out, and the list goes on.

One other thing to consider - their is a growing number of folks shooting with their existing SD lenses and forgoing the HD starter lenses all together. I have seen side by side stills compared, and I honestly can't pick the one shot with the HD lens.

So if you already have SD lenses to test, rent yourself a 500 with a HD lens and do your own comparison - you may be surprised, and save yourself 8-10g's to boot.

That said, the 500's can't be compared to the HPX2000 or 3000, as the more expensive cams clearly shoot superior images. But I'm not shooting for National Geographic channel anyway (not yet at least). And I am not convinced that one couldn't satisfy even their stringent requirements with 500.

Best,
Brad





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