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Panasonic AG-AC130

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Irotate360
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Thoughts on this camera? I'm very close to making a purchase and would like some NS viewpoints on this cam. I doubt anyone owns this as everyone seems to have an HVX or HPX, but general opinions would be helpful.

My budget is 4k and I've been narrowing down cams for about a month now. Originally the HPX-170 looked like a great option but shelling out hundreds of dollars for P2 cards was honestly a deal breaker. Since I will be shooting predominantly weddings and other events I liked the features of this particular model(great in low light, 22x optical zoom). The other cameras I'm considering are the Sony AX2000 and the NX5U.

AC-130:

The AC130 unfortunately doesn't have an SDI out but I've been told that any footage out of the HDMI will give you the same 4:2:2 signal as the SDI would(albeit without timecode). Can anyone confirm this?

Also, should I invest in a multi-year care plan? I plan on using this TOPS a couple of times a month. The new solid states seem like not much could go wrong but i don't really know as I don't have much experience with these newer cams.

One last thing, should I buy from BH? Do they offer an education discount like Apple? I'm looking for the cheapest price I can get.

Any and all help would be GREAT! :)
Nov 8 2011 10:12AM
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1337
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here's a 160 for sale for $4000 on DVXuser, don't know if it's any cheaper or better than the 130 (main difference is HD-SDI, correct?)

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?266284-Panasonic-AC160-Brand-New-4000
Nov 8 2011 10:27AM
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Brentizzle
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can the ac130 still overcrank to 1080 60p? i know the 160 can. but yeah i was pretty stoked on this cam for a while as well but i think ima pass.
Nov 8 2011 10:50AM
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Irotate360
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Has anyone ever dealt with AV Alive to order from? They look legit and don't charge tax...
Nov 8 2011 9:28PM
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eheath
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why dont you just order from b&h they don't charge tax.
Nov 8 2011 11:05PM
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blatt
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If you're spending that much money on a camera, I feel that people should just go the extra inch budget-wise and get a used fs100.
Nov 8 2011 11:52PM
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eheath
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not everyone wants an interchangeable lens camera....
Nov 8 2011 11:55PM
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blatt
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eh, I'm ignorant. shallow DoF ftw.
Nov 8 2011 11:56PM
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erikK
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22x zoom ftw


no my god /randymarshvoice
Nov 9 2011 7:15PM
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Irotate360
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I don't want an interchangeable lens cam and bh does charge tax for us in NY
Nov 9 2011 8:00PM
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Shallow DOF isn't what makes interchangeable-lens cameras awesome. I often wish my 7D had the DOF of an hpx...
Nov 9 2011 9:17PM
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eheath
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pretty sure mike was joking
Nov 9 2011 9:17PM
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