HVX200a vs. Sony EX1

[Eric Addison]

Thanks for the input, Jan. I was only going off what others, who I assumed to be more knowledgeable then I, had told me.

It really does give me some more to think about. The 170 does look like a GREAT camera. Can’t wait to do some test shots with it when it’s released.

[Chad Johnson]

So I think what Jan is saying is that the EX1 is clearly the better camera.

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[Joe Samson]

You are forgetting one thing.

The HVX 200a/170 are good for action, and the ex1/3 are good for interviews.

Well, lets see why that is?

The truth is CMOS sensors are unsuitable for moving images.
The problem is something called Rolling Shutter, and the EX1/3 suffer from this.

Sucks to be an early adopter…..

[Steve Reiman]

I truly recommend the EX1/3. This was the camera who shot most of District9 and all footage of shangdown… easy in post, even perfect match to f23 an f35.
if you know how to refine your pictureprofiles… you are the man!
the difference of both cams is NOT visible on TV… but on the big good old silver screen in cinema.
… and shooting the ex1/3 in 720p outperformes nearly all camcorders in price sectors above we talking about.
cams are just tools… rock your idea…(and go with ex). IMHO thats what i can say. If you are using nanoflash… go with that. quality will be equal to red or better sayd :absolute close to arri.

use infra-red filter on ex if u shoot with hot spots of light!!!

hvx200a is perfect for documentaries and SDTV. I dont touch anymore…
ex1/3 is perfect for action too!

the new epic will cross the line soon hopefully… then i wanna go with that! til then…I rock with ex1!
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[Abiko Bremer]

Wanted: A good deal on SONY PWM EX1, (Used OK)

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I have a gently used EX1 I keep as a 2nd camera I could let go of for 5,500.00. Low hours. When my main EX1 gets back from having repairs in a couple weeks I’d probably be up for selling it if you’re interested.

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[Gerrod Clarke]

so does the Hvx200a do 1080p?
because it says on the menu
1080i/30p
what does that mean?