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Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: P2 - Recent Posts http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: P2 - Recent Posts en Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:21:56 +0000 aburke3 on "P2 Log & Transfer Issues using FCP 7" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/p2-log-transfer-issues-using-fcp-7#post-74616 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:50:53 +0000 aburke3 74616@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ chandler, I've used this stuff for a while. I had this happen once in the last 6 years or so. Look up/google "repair lastclip.txt" . That's what saved me. Also for future reference, it's a really good idea not to trash the original memory card structure (on any brand/make/model) before you've sucessfully ingested the footage. And don't worry-- it's difficult even to get some Pros to remember this :) -Andrew chandler on "P2 Log & Transfer Issues using FCP 7" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/p2-log-transfer-issues-using-fcp-7#post-74561 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:06:52 +0000 chandler 74561@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ So, there might be an obvious answer to this question, and that might be that either I am missing something simple, or that the footage is a lost cause. But in the off-chance that there might be a solution or something that can be done, here goes. I received footage (event multi-cam footage) of an event from almost a year ago. The event was shot with hvx-200's and I received drives with what should be all of the p2 volumes (un-digitized) and some p2 footage digitized. As this was from an event shot a while ago, the original data on the p2 cards themselves is long gone. Most of the footage digitizes fine via FCP log and transfer. But there are some clips, one volume in particular that is giving me a lot of trouble. Digitizing direct from the p2 volume via log & transfer gives me the red exclamation point error symbol immediately after the clips are put into the transfer que. It is important to note that the clips play in preview in the log and transfer window but will not convert/transfer. I tried digitizing with p2 log pro instead of FCP, again from the unchanged p2 volume, and i get a error message saying something along the lines of 'quicktime error.' This pops ups immediately. I tried running p2 log pro repair clip wizard (which has saved me on numerous occasions in the past) on the individual video files within the volume, and making new volume folders for each. This seems to run fine, but when I try to convert the new 'repaired' volume in either FCP log and transfer or direct with P2 Log Pro, i get the same error messages as before. Any thoughts on what might be done? Or is it a lost cause given the I don't have the original p2 card data? Thank you for your time and help. Jason Finnigan on "Panasonic HVX200" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-hvx200#post-73321 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:35:38 +0000 Jason Finnigan 73321@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ SOLD! Jason Finnigan on "Panasonic HVX200" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-hvx200#post-73299 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:34:09 +0000 Jason Finnigan 73299@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I have a Panasonic HVX200 For Sale. Has 342 Operation HRS. 15hrs on the tape heads Comes with 32GB p2 Card Firestore FS 100 100GB (Holder/Mount/Battery/Charger and Firewire Cable) 2 Battery's Charger Camera to Charger Cord UV Filter that has always been on it Firewire Cable Berry Green's HVX Book $1,800 Email <a href="mailto:jkf2821@email.vccs.edu">jkf2821@email.vccs.edu</a> Werner Walcher on "Panasonic AG-HPX-370P FOR SALE- near MINT - Low Hours" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-ag-hpx-370p-for-sale-near-mint-low-hours#post-73192 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:49:52 +0000 Werner Walcher 73192@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ hello Florentine, just checking if the camera is still for sale? Thanks, Werner 867-668-2883 Florentine on "Panasonic AG-HPX-370P FOR SALE- near MINT - Low Hours" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-ag-hpx-370p-for-sale-near-mint-low-hours#post-71668 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:39:41 +0000 Florentine 71668@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ High Definition (ProHD) ser# J0TEA0114 ONLY 141 hours shot EXCELLENT CONDITION No dings, scratches I'd call it mint except it's not brand new Email me for close up photos Bought new 12/2011 selling because project is finished, major new project won't go into production until 2013 SELL: $7,500 (New $9,223 w/included items) INCLUDES: Lens: Fujinon super fast super fast f1.6 4.5-77mm Batteries: 3 Anton Bauer Dionic batteries w/charger (New: $394 each, 2 battery charger $625 = $1877) Case: Porta Brace-black, padded ($346 new) Also Available: P2 Memory Cards: 8x 32gb $435 each ($474 new) Wide Angle Lens: Fujinon f1.4 3.5-46mm (close focusing) $5,000 (new $7,200 w/mount) BUY WHOLE PACKAGE FOR MORE SAVINGS Certified in tip top running condition by Abel Cine, NY Product Highlights <ul> <li>Advanced 1/3" 2.2MP 3-MOS Sensors</li> <li>Full 1920 x 1080</li> <li>Full-raster, 4:2:2, 10-bit Sampling</li> <li>AVC-Intra / DVCPRO HD</li> <li>DVCPRO 50 / DVCPRO / DV</li> <li>Improved Lowlight Sensitivity</li> <li>Interchangeable 17x Fujinon HD Zoom Lens</li> <li>2/3" Lens Compatibility</li> <li>Timecode, Genlock</li> <li>HD/SD-SDI </li> </ul> Records 100Mbps DVCPRO HD, the AG-HPX370 -- brings new levels of lowlight performance to its three 1/3" CMOS sensors, utilizing Ultra Luminance Technology to provide the sensitivity and image quality of larger 1/2" imagers. 2 HD/SD-SDI outputs 2 P2 media slots SD memory card slot (for scene files and user settings) It can accommodate both 1/3" and 2/3" lenses, it shoots in standard definition as well as HD Resolutions: 1080i/p, 720p, 480i/p Frame rates 12-60p Email me for photos, arrange pick up, and additional information Listing is in New York City. kylekap on "Trying to decide on a prosumer camcorder, but concerned with P2 workflow." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/trying-to-decide-on-a-prosumer-camcorder-but-concerned-with-p2-workflow#post-66125 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:10:51 +0000 kylekap 66125@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ XTR-91...thanks for the tip. I'll take a look at it. That is a pretty low cost, but strangely I can't find the camera on B&H. kylekap on "Trying to decide on a prosumer camcorder, but concerned with P2 workflow." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/trying-to-decide-on-a-prosumer-camcorder-but-concerned-with-p2-workflow#post-66094 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:48:13 +0000 kylekap 66094@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Yeah. That tape comparison was perfect in helping me understand this. Thanks for that. I guess I'm going to have to learn to think in different terms. A P2 reader and external hard drive is doable. I think I have all the info I need. Now it's just a question of how much am I willing to spend. I've looked at the 150 vs. the 170 on Vimeo. I definitely think the 170 has the better quality, but the 150 and AVCHD isn't so far behind that it wouldn't make a great starter camera. For the price. Thank you for all your help. This has been quite a process figuring out what I want and you were immensely helpful. robGRAUERT on "Trying to decide on a prosumer camcorder, but concerned with P2 workflow." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/trying-to-decide-on-a-prosumer-camcorder-but-concerned-with-p2-workflow#post-66093 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:19:21 +0000 robGRAUERT 66093@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ "What's wrong with just logging and transfering in FCP through the camera when the wedding is over?" You have to refer back to the days of tape. When a tape was full, what did you do? You stored that tape on the shelf. That was your master. You didn't capture the tape and then record over it, at least, I hope you didnt With P2 cards, you don't store the P2 card on a shelf and buy a new one. They're too expensive. So you backup the contents of the P2 card - the EXACT contents, the EXACT file structure. The contents of the P2 card are your master, just like the tape was your master. Once you back up the contents, you erase the P2 card and record over it. Make sense? The reason you don't want to Log and Transfer with FCP and simply save the .mov files is because you'll be stuck with only .mov files. That's not good if you want to use that same footage at a later date with another editing system, such as Avid. All editing systems are able to support the contents/file structure of the P2 card, but they don't all support .MOV. Luckily, you don't need to spend 1000-4000 dollars to back up a P2 card. You just need a P2 card reader and an external hard drive. Actually, you don't even need the P2 Card reader because you can use your camera, but that prevents you from continuing to shoot while you back up a card. So here's how you back up a P2 card: Lets say you only have 1 P2 card. Once it's full, mount it to your desktop. Then create a new folder and name it "Wedding_Reel1" Drag ALL of the EXACT contents of the P2 card into "Wedding_Reel1" Once that is complete, erase the card and fill it up again. Once it's full, mount it to the desktop and drag the contents into a folder called "Wedding_Reel2" Basically, each time you fill up a card, it's a new reel. You don't fill up a card 5 times but only throw the contents into one folder. Does this make sense? I would HIGHLY recommend figuring all this out before going on a shoot. If you unknowingly back up a card wrong, and then erase the card and continue recording, you are so SOL. XTR-91 on "Trying to decide on a prosumer camcorder, but concerned with P2 workflow." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/trying-to-decide-on-a-prosumer-camcorder-but-concerned-with-p2-workflow#post-66089 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:52:05 +0000 XTR-91 66089@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ What I meant is buy the MG505 on top of the Panasonic if you need a backup. Great video quality, certainly for $300, and it's got 3 CCDs. kylekap on "Trying to decide on a prosumer camcorder, but concerned with P2 workflow." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/trying-to-decide-on-a-prosumer-camcorder-but-concerned-with-p2-workflow#post-66080 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:23:50 +0000 kylekap 66080@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Okay. So I'm still sold on CCD over going with the CMOS, which still has me in Panasonic's corner. It's looking like my options are either the HMC150, the HPX170, or compromising getting a progressive scan and going for the HVX200, which still features Mini-DV recording (which would be killer easy for shooting weddings...this obviously being the format I've recorded them on in the past). If I can swing it financially, I'd like to go with the HPX170, since it seems to offer me the most options and best picture quality, but every workflow article I've read on the P2 cards says you should be backing up the cards in the field. What's wrong with just logging and transfering in FCP through the camera when the wedding is over? If it really is necessary to also purchase a device to back-up the cards in the field, then that's the nail in the coffin for P2 for me. I couldn't spend ANOTHER $1000-4000 for an external storage recorder. And you're half right, I'm no master at camera operation yet. Like I said before I'm just digging in now, and understand the basics of aperture, frame rate, color temp, etc. I've got a lot to learn, and I am buying a camera to learn on as well as shoot personal projects. But I want something I can knock a wedding out with too. XTR-91 on "Trying to decide on a prosumer camcorder, but concerned with P2 workflow." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/trying-to-decide-on-a-prosumer-camcorder-but-concerned-with-p2-workflow#post-66051 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:57:55 +0000 XTR-91 66051@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ get the mg505 (it's only $300) if you need a backup: <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/JVC-GZ-MG505-Camcorder-Extras-/270712148000?pt=Camcorders_Professional_Video_Cameras&hash=item3f07b39020">http://cgi.ebay.com/JVC-GZ-MG505-Camcorder-Extras-/270712148000?pt=Camcorders_Professional_Video_Cameras&hash=item3f07b39020</a> robGRAUERT on "Trying to decide on a prosumer camcorder, but concerned with P2 workflow." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/trying-to-decide-on-a-prosumer-camcorder-but-concerned-with-p2-workflow#post-66042 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:12:10 +0000 robGRAUERT 66042@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ The new FCS does allow you to burn Blu-ray, but I don't believe you can make menus and all that nice stuff. So you don't really have Blu-ray authoring capabilities. It's just a Blu-ray that plays as soon as you pop it in the player. If that's all you need, then you're fine. There is nothing to be afraid of with the P2 workflow. It's no different from any other workflow that utilizes solid state recording. You mount the P2 card, backup the contents of the P2 while maintaining the exact file structure the camera created on the card, load it in FCP Log & Transfer, then ingest. It's very easy. The thing to be afraid of, which you mentioned, is the cost of P2 cards. Depending on the resolution and frame rate you record, you're looking at about 1GB per minute of DVCPro HD. A 64GB P2 card is $1000. Much more expensive than SDHC cards, but does have a 5 year warranty. There is always a cost vs quality issue with everything. You have to determine what will be acceptable for your clients and viewers, you have to plan for post, and you have to be honest about your skill level. Honestly, your clients probably wont look at your work and say, "Dude, why did you record AVCHD? DVCPro HD is way better!" Unless your client is another video geek, chances are they never sat down and compared AVCHD to DVCProHD, let alone know what those terms mean. What you do in post will help determine what you should shoot. If you intend to add a bunch of graphics/compositing/effects, or you want to do a lot of heavy color grading, DVCProHD will hold up better than AVCHD, hands down. But if you're doing strait cutting and only cutting, AVCHD will suffice. And finally, if you are just god awful at camera operation, DVCPro HD isn't going to save you. I'm not saying you are awful, I'm just saying client will most likely prefer nicely shot AVCHD over poorly shot DVCPro HD. I've never thought about CCD vs CMOS in low light because I'm lucky enough to shoot in controlled, well-lit situations. So I dunno the answer to that, but I always thought CMOS was better in that aspect. CMOS isn't bad with movement either. It really depends on how fast the movement is. You have to be panning (or the subject has to be moving) pretty fast to see the skewing that happens with CMOS. If your camera shakes a lot too, your image overall will warp like jello. It's way more annoying to look at than just plain ol' camera shake. The one thing I don't like about CMOS is the banding you get from flashes of light. That would probably happen at a wedding since there is a photographer. Basically, the way CMOS sensors create the image is a row of pixels at the top of the sensor record the light it sees, and then the sensor goes to the second row, and then the third row, and so on. So by the time the sensor gets to the bottom row, it's recording a different moment of time than the previous rows - the 1st row being off by the most. This is what creates the warping from fast movement and banding from flash photography. With a CCD, all pixels activate at the same time, so you don't get those effects because all pixels record the exact moment of time at the same time. Make sense? kylekap on "Trying to decide on a prosumer camcorder, but concerned with P2 workflow." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/trying-to-decide-on-a-prosumer-camcorder-but-concerned-with-p2-workflow#post-66041 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:27:37 +0000 kylekap 66041@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Wow Rob! Thanks for the help. This is all the nitty-gritty I'm just now starting to learn. A few insights on your comments followe up with, of course, a few more questions. The 1080p24 is primarily for shooting short movies with the intention of posting them online. I probably wouldn't shoot HD for the weddings, although I've heard the latest FCS update allows you to author Blu-rays, although you probably need an external blu-ray burner. I just purchased a 13" Macbook Pro, and I'm being told it can handle FCS fine, and I always have the option of upgrading the memory or using an external hard drive. I love the quality I've seen with the Panasonics versus the prosumer Sony and Canon's, but I'm afraid of the P2 workflow. I COULD upgrade to FCS, but what about when I'm in the middle of a 45-minute wedding ceremony? Those cards are expensive. I couldn't imagine paying for 2-3 of them on top of the camcorder. You're very knowledgeable. So what are your thoughts on CCD vs. CMOS? My research has led me to believe CMOS can't handle low-light or a lot of movement. Thanks again everyone. robGRAUERT on "Trying to decide on a prosumer camcorder, but concerned with P2 workflow." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/trying-to-decide-on-a-prosumer-camcorder-but-concerned-with-p2-workflow#post-66037 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:43:35 +0000 robGRAUERT 66037@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Just for the sake of clearing things up, P2 is a recording medium - just like tape. Your problem isn't that FCE doesn't support P2. Your problem is that it doesn't support DVCPro HD, the acquisition codec of higher end Panasonic camera. Sure, you could go with AVCHD as this is supported by FCE, but you're sacrificing quality since it's more compressed. Also, you're worried about upgrading to FCS because you think it will slow your computer down. Not only is that wrong, but working with AVCHD will slow your computer down more than DVCPro HD because the CPU will have to deal with the Long GOP compression of AVCHD. Also, why do you need to record 1080p24? If you chose to work with FCE, how are you going to deliver that? Apple doesn't really have anything to support Blu-ray yet. So that would be useless unless you've invested in another program and hardware that authors Blu-ray If you go with the HMC150, yes you can use the Letus adapter on it. kylekap on "Trying to decide on a prosumer camcorder, but concerned with P2 workflow." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/trying-to-decide-on-a-prosumer-camcorder-but-concerned-with-p2-workflow#post-66032 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:00:07 +0000 kylekap 66032@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Thank you. I just started looking into this one and I'm starting to lean towards it. Can I still use a Letus or another 35mm adapter on this camcorder? Thank you again. I appreciate the feedback. CraftersOfLight on "Trying to decide on a prosumer camcorder, but concerned with P2 workflow." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/trying-to-decide-on-a-prosumer-camcorder-but-concerned-with-p2-workflow#post-65989 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:43:50 +0000 CraftersOfLight 65989@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ AG-HMC150 1/3 3CCD, AVCHD, SDHC Card memory 1080/30P-24P kylekap on "Trying to decide on a prosumer camcorder, but concerned with P2 workflow." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/trying-to-decide-on-a-prosumer-camcorder-but-concerned-with-p2-workflow#post-65988 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:12:44 +0000 kylekap 65988@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello everyone. I'm new here, but I love the site and I love the forums. I've worked in independent film for about 4 years, but mostly as a co-producer and sometimes Unit Production Manager. I'm just now getting my hands dirty with the technical stuff. I've shot weddings before and want to buy a prosumer camcorder for future weddings and short movies. The whole wedding thing kind of rules out the DSLRs that are so popular now. I've been leaning toward Panasonic. Particularly the HPX-170. But I'm concerned with using the P2 technology. I wanted to edit via FCE 4.0 on my Macbook Pro, but I'm discovering FCE doesn't support P2. I'm wary to try upgrading to Final Cut Studio for fear it will slow my laptop down immensely. But I also wanted the CCD sensors vs. the CMOS that Sony and Canon are putting in all their cameras now, which leaves Panasonic as my only option. I looked at the HVX200 because it records P2 AND Mini-DV but I want a camera that records 1080p and 24p, and I feel like there is no perfect option for what I want. Here's what I want to do: Price - $2000-$4000 XLR inputs 1080p and 24p 1/3" CCD (ideally) Any ideas? Please help! I'm drowning in specs. cybor462 on "Panasonic AG-HVX200A Super low hours more...." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-ag-hvx200a-super-low-hours-more#post-62965 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:43:12 +0000 cybor462 62965@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Selling this barely used AG-HVX200A P2 system using P2 cards (16gb comes with it) or mini dv tapes or shoot direct to your laptop or capture drive. Bought it new last year. Is a super camera with everything you could ever want for mini-dv or tapeless HD. Be sure to look at the others because I am throwing in the $400 molded case (just for this camera) and 2 batteries, along with everything else that come with it new including the Barry Green book. I am also tossing in a new Focus FS 100 capture drive with mount and battery and charger. This camera is so near new with only 43 hours of total operation and 18 hours on the drum. I bought this at B+H (just the camera) and paid $5500 just for the camera. Add up the total value of what you are getting (all were bought new) Camera $5500 w 1 16gb P2 card Case $400 Extra battery $140 FS 100 capture drive $1500 12 new wrapped mini dv pro tapes Total cost of buy when new (less than 1 year ago) roughly 7580.00 Asking $5000 for the works with all cables and straps and manuals. Please compare this apple to apple deal. I know you can buy just this camera used for roughly $3000 but add up the extras I am giving and you will see the deal this really is and remember the low hours barely what it takes to learn this camera operation is what it has on it for total hours. email me at <a href="mailto:cybor462@comcast.net">cybor462@comcast.net</a> email a contact number and I will call with all the info. Look at the specs below The Panasonic AG-HVX200A is a P2-based camera that answers the demands of nearly any professional videographer. The camcorder builds on the overwhelming success of the original AG-HVX200, with the addition of some much sought-after revisions. The most important new feature is an updated sensor, which yields higher sensitivity, creating less noise in low-light situations. With its compact and feature-rich frame, the AG-HVX200A will never disappoint. The unit is compatible with DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO25 and consumer DV recording standards. 16:9 Progressive 3CCD Sensor The HVX200A is equipped with a 1/3" 16:9 progressive 3CCD imager (effective resolution of 1.1 million active pixels with a spatial offset) that delivers outstanding image quality. It offers lower smear and a higher S/N ratio that results in lower noise and better low light performance than the prior model. The HVX200A's image quality is also enhanced by a new high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) featuring 14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit inner processing. Equivalent to the processors used in many higher-end HD cameras, this new DSP ensures precise, beautiful recordings in all video formats. Because the HVX200A scans at native 1080p for the initial picture processing, users get the highest level of vertical resolution, whether shooting in HD or SD. Wider Angle (13X) Leica Dicomar Zoom Lens The camera's lens system features a large 82mm diameter filter including three aspherical lenses. With its powerful 13x zoom lens, the camera offers a wide 30mm (35mm equivalent) viewing angle, covering most shooting situations without the need for a wide-angle conversion lens. The lens also features an Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) function that ensures stable images during shooting. Variable Frame Rates for Fast- or Slow-Motion Effects The HVX200A offers variable frame rate capability, providing the cinematic expression of higher-end cameras like the Panasonic VariCam AJ-HDC27. In 720p mode, the HVX200A's frame rate can be set from 24p/30p to any of 20 steps between 12p and 60p, allowing for undercranking/overcranking for fast or slow-motion effects in 720p. These effects can be dubbed to a DV tape after recording to offer unique capabilities in the SD mode. Outstanding P2 HD Reliability and Flexibility, Plus DV Recording Offering the vast advantages of P2HD solid-state acquisition as well as a miniDV tape mechanism for shooting in SD, the HVX200A is ideal for transitioning from an older standard definition, tape-based infrastructure to a file-based, high definition production. With two 32GB P2 cards installed, the camera records for up to 160 minutes in 720/24pN native. It can record up to 64 minutes in other full frame DVCPRO HD formats, 128 minutes in DVCPRO50, 256 minutes in DVCPRO. Recording times double with a 64GB P2 card. Multiple format recording: DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO, DV selectable Supports 1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/24pA, 1080/30p, 720p/60p, 720/24p (over 60p), 720/30p (over 60p), 720/24pN native, 720/30pN native 480/60i, 480/24p (over 60i), 480/24pA (over 60i), 480/30p (over 60i) Uncompressed 4-channel, 16-bit digital audio recording in DVCPRO HD and DVCPRO50 Eight gamma settings for various shooting scenarios, including News Gamma and Cine-Like Gamma for recordings that capture the warm tones of film Advanced image adjustments include color matrix, detail, chroma phase, color temp, knee points Cam-driven manual zoom, large manual iris control, focus assist, gain, two ND filters (1/8th and 1/64th) as well as slow, synchro and high-speed shutter A 3.5" LCD monitor allows thumbnail display of footage, while a large electronic viewfinder can show peaking for easier focusing A multitude of recording functions including pre-record (to capture moments that occur right before the start button is pressed), hot-swapping, shot-marking, loop recording, interval and one-shot recording for stop-motion and effects Internal downconversion to miniDV Tape Interfaces include IEEE 1394 and USB 2.0 interfaces (connect directly to a PC or MAC), built-in stereo microphone, two XLR inputs with phantom power and analog component signal terminals Convenient operation functions include a programmable scene file dial with six presets, three user buttons and manual/auto settings for aperture, gain, tracking white balance and focus Auto trace white (programmable to several locations), two manual white balance settings (3200K, 5600K), zebra levels, tally lamps and center marker Offers full time code functionality (including time code jamming over IEEE 1394 (Firewire) from another device) SD memory card slot for sharing scene files or saving user files Remote control offers quick control of settings, start/stop, zoom, focus, auto/manual/iris control, and more Lightweight (5.5 lbs), ergonomic design with trigger/zoom control located on upper handle grip for handheld work Comes standard with Barry Green's book on the HVX/HPX Signal System NTSC 1080/60i, 30p, 24p 720/60p, 30p, 24p 480/60i, 30p, 24p Image Device 3-CCD, 1/3" 16:9 Native Aspect Chips Lens Leica Dicomar 13x Zoom 4.2-55mm f/1.6 (35mm Still Film Equivalence 32.5-423 mm) 82mm Filter Diameter Signal-to-Noise Ratio Not Specified By Manufacturer Horizontal Resolution 1080 Lines Sensitivity Not Specified By Manufacturer Minimum Illumination 3 lux Vertical Smear Not Specified By Manufacturer Built-in Filters 1/8 ND, 1/64 ND LCD Monitor 3.5" Viewfinder 0.44" Monochrome/Color Switchable Scan Matching Yes Different Ranges for Different Record Modes Memory Card Slot SD Memory Cards for Scene-File Sharing Two P2 Card Slots for Video Shutter Speed Range 1/12 to 1/2000 sec (Range depends on Record Mode) Gain Selection 0-18 dB Range VTR Tape Format MiniDV Tape Speed SP: 18.812 mm/s LP: 12.555 mm/s Signal-to-Noise Ratio Not Specified By Manufacturer Maximum Recording Time 60 min with MiniDV Cassette 128 min with 32GB P2 Card (256 min with 2) Audio Dynamic Range Not Specified By Manufacturer Audio Signal Format 16 bit/48kHz Four Channels Audio Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz Signal to Noise Ratio Not Specified By Manufacturer Input and Output Connectors FireWire: 4-Pin (x1) Component Video: Special D Connector (x1 Output) S-Video: 4-Pin (x1 Input, Output ) Composite Video: RCA (x1 Input, Output) Audio: XLR (x2 Input) Audio: RCA (x2 Input, Output) Headphone: Stereo Mini (x 1) USB: Type 2 (x1) Power: Special Coaxial (x1 Input) Power Requirements 7.9VDC Power Consumption 14W Operating Temperature 32-104Â°F (0-40Â°C) Dimensions (WxHxD) 6.7 x 7.1 x 15.2" (16.9 x 18 x 39 cm) Weight 5.2 lbs (2.4kg) freshyfresh8 on "HVX200 For Sale" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hvx200-for-sale#post-56242 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:46:24 +0000 freshyfresh8 56242@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I have a Panasonic HVX200 for sale. It is just way too much camera for me. Comes with extra batteries, Ogio Ty Video bag. 740 Hrs on it. $3000 OBO. Let me know if you have any questions. <a href="mailto:ccfinc@hotmail.com">ccfinc@hotmail.com</a> NormanWillis on "Vegas will soon support P2" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/vegas-will-soon-support-p2#post-48232 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:15:42 +0000 NormanWillis 48232@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I guess I put a wrong title on this thread. My apologies. I should have labeled it, "One will soon be able to purchase a third-party plug-in that will allow one to use the P2 format in Vegas Pro 9." NormanWillis on "Vegas will soon support P2" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/vegas-will-soon-support-p2#post-48231 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:08:30 +0000 NormanWillis 48231@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I am not getting paid for this, but I just found out that there will soon be a plug in that you can use to support the P2 format in Vegas. <a href="http://dvfilm.com/raylight/ultra/index.htm">http://dvfilm.com/raylight/ultra/index.htm</a> NormanWillis on "Videoguys Guide to Understanding HD Formats" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/videoguys-guide-to-understanding-hd-formats#post-47738 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:49:46 +0000 NormanWillis 47738@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I appreciated this article very much also. Norman cfulton on "Videoguys Guide to Understanding HD Formats" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/videoguys-guide-to-understanding-hd-formats#post-47733 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:06:27 +0000 cfulton 47733@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Very good guide, Gary--thanks for sharing this with the community! videoguys on "Videoguys Guide to Understanding HD Formats" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/videoguys-guide-to-understanding-hd-formats#post-47428 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:15:06 +0000 videoguys 47428@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ The goal of this guide is to provide you with a general foundation of knowledge about each of the most popular HD formats, so that you can use this information as part of your decision. It is not a technical manual. I am going to do my best to avoid tech speak and keep it in simple to understand terms. This guide was NOT written to help you choose a specific camcorder. For that our best advice is to go to your local store and check them out. Talk to your friends/ colleagues who are already shooting HD and ask them what they like best and least about their camcorder. If you can, try to borrow it and try it yourself. If you already have an HD camcorder, this guide will help you better understand the format you have, and itâ??s pluses and minuses for post production. HD is not DV This is a very important fact you need to understand and appreciate. Editing DV footage is a breeze. Even with a four year old computer itâ??s a piece of cake. You donâ??t need a ton of processing power or storage. You donâ??t need special hardware and the workflow of importing DV footage into your computer via FireWire (or USB), editing it, encoding it and then burning it to DVD or publishing it on the web is easy. Unfortunately working with HD footage isnâ??t that simple, and each HD format has itâ??s own unique workflow that can require special settings, plug-ins, work arounds and even hardware. Donâ??t let that scare you away. By the end of this article you will have a solid understanding of each HD format and a bunch of suggested workflows and solutions. <a href="http://www.videoguys.com/Guide/E/Videoguys+Guide+to+Understanding+HD+Formats/0x9608c8f9fbed92db9b3fc59187c9ce8d.aspx">Videoguys Blog - Videoguys Guide to Understanding HD Formats</a> Gary kelly_hdexpo on "Anyone interested in learning more about P2 tapeless workflow?" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/anyone-interested-in-learning-more-about-p2-tapeless-workflow#post-45189 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:15:35 +0000 kelly_hdexpo 45189@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ HD Expo is presenting a 2 day P2 Camp at Levy Production Group in Las Vegas, April 19-20. Check here for more details: <a href="http://www.hdexpo.net/education/p2/index.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.hdexpo.net/education/p2/index.html</a> Or call: 818-842-6611 birdcat on "How Do You Archive P2" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-you-archive-p2#post-41850 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:35:30 +0000 birdcat 41850@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Just be careful about archiving to HD - Ihad a 500GB one go south on me a couple of months ago and lost a lot of stuff that I will be paying a lot of money to recover. I would go with a BluRay burner for larger files now (25GB and 50GB). It may be pricey but BD blanks are way cheaper than P2 cards! robGRAUERT on "How Do You Archive P2" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-you-archive-p2#post-41840 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:52:29 +0000 robGRAUERT 41840@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Â Yea, I know people archive with hard drives too. I'd probably do it too, but i feel like disks may be more cost effective depending on how much media needs to be stored, although hard drives are pretty cheap these days. Whatever works is cool... aburke3 on "How Do You Archive P2" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-you-archive-p2#post-41835 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:38:04 +0000 aburke3 41835@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ robgrauert, Go with DVD media if your video project is too rigorous for a hard drive. Ie: DVD media is still more resiliant than a spinning hard drive in my opinion.Â Â For most , though, archiving P2 media to a hard drive has been the answer.Â I use a new App called "ShotPut P2" from Imagine Products to send my video from a P2 volume to several hard drives at once. It never hurts to have your gold in several places :) Â <a href="http://www.imagineproducts.com/ShotPut_P2_Edition.html"> <a href="http://www.imagineproducts.com/ShotPut_P2_Edition.htmlÂ " rel="nofollow">http://www.imagineproducts.com/ShotPut_P2_Edition.htmlÂ </a> Luck, </a> AndrewÂ Â Â robGRAUERT on "How Do You Archive P2" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-you-archive-p2#post-40702 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:12:26 +0000 robGRAUERT 40702@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Â This is what a quick google search got me: <blockquote>A Dual-Layer DVD differs from a standard DVD by employing a second physical layer within the disc itself. A drive with dual layer capability accesses the second layer by shining the laser through the first semi-transparent layer. Dual layer recording is available on DVD-R and DVD+R discs for storing significantly more data, up to 8.5 GB per disc, compared with 4.7 GB for single-layer discs.</blockquote> I would probably go with dual layer disks depending on how large the project is and how many files need to be backed up. Disks last a long time if you keep them out of the sun and in some sort of container, although, I guess you could say the same about an external hard drive as well. Â