Re: Is the hmc 150 really better than the hpx 170?

[Trevor Ward] "4. Both cameras shoot a variety of HD and SD."

That is not the case. The 150 is HD only.

[Trevor Ward] "So ignoring the compression needed to get the image onto a card, the 150 is better."

Not sure if you can ignore the compression and say that you can get a better image with more compression. You have to factor in the compression factor.

[Trevor Ward] "The 150 data has to be transcoded into ProRez during the Log and Transfer process. For a MBP, this is a little slower than real time. "

This would depend on which MBP you have. I have a newer 15" (not the really new one) that can do the transcode faster than realtime.

Other than those point I think you have some valid ideas. Ultimately it is up to you to decide. I have an HVX200 and HMC150, I like them both for different reasons.

K