[Michael Palmer]

Great to hear from you Don, we all wish you the best.

Michael Palmer

[Michael Palmer]

I’m going to canon-ball into this forum as an EX3 user and completely recommend you at least consider the Sony EX3 camera before the HPX-300.

I totally disagree that the 500 is a better camera than the 300, but if you need an SD sensor to interpolate to the lower HD raster with more weight and mass then the 500 is your camera.

Why didn’t the 300 get the 1/2 sensors? Hum, Marketing. And what a mistake I made on having a production purchase this 500 for me when I was led to believe it was a real 2/3rd HD sensor camera. Complete BS by Panasonic at the time.

If anyone thinks their 500 is better than the 300, think again, and it’s not even close the the Sony EX3.

When I purchased the 500 I didn’t realize it was a 2/3rds 960×540 resolution system with interpolation to stretch to the lower HD raster 1200×720 just like the HVX-200.

You should really look into the Sony EX3 and the Convergent Design Nano Flash HD-SDI/HDMI digital recorder. You will save a ton recordering to this Nano Flash recorder as it only requirers affordable Compact Flash media and not the P2 or SXS cards. That alone will pay for it self and the all i-frame 280 Mbps Bit rate better than anything out.

https://www.convergent-design.com/

Good Luck
Michael Palmer

[Michael Palmer]

I’m not sure about the vignetting Jason sees, bout the Red Rock has a newer (Encore) adapter out that is completely redesigned. I shoot the EX3 and find it to be a completely new experience to the M-2.
Look into the red Rock Micro Encore before you purchase

Good Luck
Michael Palmer

[Michael Palmer]

I would consider the Red Rock Micro Encore for images equal or better than the 35mm adapter and their rely lens you have in mind. I use the RRM Encore with Nikon lenses and it is a great way to get the film look you are interested, without spending the small fortune on that rely lens.

I would also recommend you spend your money on something that will definitely give you higher quality files with lower media card costs. The Nano Flash HD/HDMI digital recorder. It will instantly give you noticeable quality files using affordable CF media.

If I was putting together an EX3 package it would have the Nano Flash and the RRM Encore.

Here is what this combo is capable of.

https://kateearl.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwRaAstRsZs

Good Luck
Michael Palmer

[Michael Palmer]

That’s why it is a secret Craig

[Michael Palmer]

You’re on the right track, should be OK

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Michael Palmer

[Michael Palmer]

What are you actually doing? You need a driver for the SxS cards too, if you are working with a MBP and the express 34 slot.

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Michael Palmer

[Michael Palmer]

I’m using FCS3 with this download, works for me

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Michael Palmer

[Michael Palmer]

Try this
https://servicesplus.us.sony.biz/sony-software-model-PDZKP1.aspx

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Michael Palmer

[Michael Palmer]

If you don’t want this professional camera please let me know, I will take it off of your hands.

Good Luck
Michael Palmer