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Protecting your XDCAM EX en route and on site
Hi everyone. I just received my PMW-EX1 and am still digging into the manuals. It’s going to be a great tool.
Like many of you, I am really careful with my equipment and I like to keep gear very well protected. As you all know, lacking a tape mechanism, the camera is differently sized and proportioned than many other small cameras.
The bag/case/backpack manufacturers haven’t revealed much about what bags work for this new camera yet.
Has anyone found a case, bag or backpack that works well for this camera? Given the size/proportion differences, I almost think a large DSLR bag, case or backpack could work, but I’m not sure.
Personally, I’d like to hold the camera, a shotgun mic, a wireless lav mic, extra battery, powersupply, laptop and a tripod. I’d prefer a backpack if I had a choice.
Has anyone found a good solution? Thanks in advance for any advice you have.
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I’ve been using a Cinebag backpack with my Z-1 for a while now, the EX-1 fits but is pretty tight. I’d rather have it tight than loose. You can also fit most everything else in your kit sans laptop. At around $150 US, it’s a pretty good deal. I’ve traveled internationally with this pack and it comforms to airline carry on standards.
Mick Haensler
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Early this morning Sony just announced the US street price for its new PDW700 XDCAM HD422 camera. Confirmed by a Sony rep at Paramount Pictures the camera will sell in the US for $37,000.00 (without lens).
Ouch!!!!!!!!!
This comes as a big disappointment, especially for independent camera operators – myself included.
One can buy a Panasonic AJHDX2000 for $27,000 which is switchable from 50mbs to 100mbs bitrate 1920p 422 quality.Sony can kiss my A$$
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[Christopher Freeland] “Early this morning Sony just announced the US street price for its new PDW700 XDCAM HD422 camera. Confirmed by a Sony rep at Paramount Pictures the camera will sell in the US for $37,000.00 (without lens).
Ouch!!!!!!!!!
This comes as a big disappointment, especially for independent camera operators – myself included.
One can buy a Panasonic AJHDX2000 for $27,000 which is switchable from 50mbs to 100mbs bitrate 1920p 422 quality.Sony can kiss my A$$”
And this relates to the thread topic how?? BTW, how long have you worked for Panasonic?
Mick Haensler
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Mick,
I’m not sticking up for Sony, but I think that price is a “list” price and various discounts will apply. Please feel free to contact me off-list when the cameras are actually being delivered and I’ll be able to get you a much better deal.
JS
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[john sharaf] “Mick,
I’m not sticking up for Sony, but I think that price is a “list” price and various discounts will apply. Please feel free to contact me off-list when the cameras are actually being delivered and I’ll be able to get you a much better deal.
JS”
I think you got the wrong guy John. I’m not in the market for a camera
Mick Haensler
Higher Ground Media
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