Camera help

Do you have premier pro or final cut? Because you’ll need that to edit MXF files from the P2 cards

but here’s a hvx https://www.adorama.com/us1519932.html

I stole one from my school

IHatePedophilesI stole one from my school

best way to get free gear snatched an old camcorder too from my media class

WoFlowzDo you have premier pro or final cut? Because you’ll need that to edit MXF files from the P2 cards

but here’s a hvx https://www.adorama.com/us1519932.html

Thank you wonutz🥰
In terms of fisheye do I have to get anything in specific or can I just search, “hbx200 fishey”

AlexHallsEyebrowThank you wonutz🥰
In terms of fisheye do I have to get anything in specific or can I just search, “hbx200 fishey”

Opteka 82mm or a HVX Xtreme but that’s like 7k. I think Century made a normal fish for the HVX that wasn’t a MKII. warning u anything about a 16gb P2 cards are gonna be mad expensive and everyone Ik says organizing the files is a pain in the ass. I’m assuming that you do have premier pro or final cut right? But the footy from that cam is sick asf

WoFlowzOpteka 82mm or a HVX Xtreme but that’s like 7k. I think Century made a normal fish for the HVX that wasn’t a MKII. warning u anything about a 16gb P2 cards are gonna be mad expensive and everyone Ik says organizing the files is a pain in the ass. I’m assuming that you do have premier pro or final cut right? But the footy from that cam is sick asf

Holy shit I didn’t realize how expensive this stuff is. I think the opteka is the cheapest. I don’t have that software… yet
yeah the footage looks so nice. Is there any other alternatives to the hvx200?

AlexHallsEyebrowYo yo I be trying to buy a hvx200 I know they hard to find but,
where can I find them? Facebook marketplace?

how do I know it’s not completely fucked up and is still in good working order?

what is a reasonable price for them?

I talked to a homie today about converting them onto computer, he said it’s a bitch but, what’s the process?

how do I know I’m getting the right camera?

Hypothetically speaking if it doesn’t come with a fisheye, is there any special or specific one I need?



how is a shitty old camera so much money?



Any other camera that is similar that I should take into consideration? Just needs to be able to have fisheye
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I'll sell you my MDH3 for a steal. It's way cooler than an hvx200

And any camera can have a fisheye with duct tape and a fisheye

AlexHallsEyebrowHoly shit I didn’t realize how expensive this stuff is. I think the opteka is the cheapest. I don’t have that software… yet
yeah the footage looks so nice. Is there any other alternatives to the hvx200?

Do you mean similar footage or camera? Because tons of camcorders and cameras fit a fish eye. Rly comes down to what u need and what ur budget is

WoFlowzDo you mean similar footage or camera? Because tons of camcorders and cameras fit a fish eye. Rly comes down to what u need and what ur budget is

Yeah, so similar footage, I currently have a cam Corder that takes similar footage, but it doesn’t have a fisheye. So looking for that specific look and that it can have a fisheye

AlexHallsEyebrowYeah, so similar footage, I currently have a cam Corder that takes similar footage, but it doesn’t have a fisheye. So looking for that specific look and that it can have a fisheye

HMC150, AC130/120/160 will give u a similar look without P2 cards and all fit a good 72mm fish eye

WoFlowzHMC150, AC130/120/160 will give u a similar look without P2 cards and all fit a good 72mm fish eye

Thank you, I think I’ll go for the hvx because it seems like a cheaper option to the hmc150 nonetheless thanks!

AlexHallsEyebrowThank you, I think I’ll go for the hvx because it seems like a cheaper option to the hmc150 nonetheless thanks!

something you may or may not have already thought of but factor in costs of premiere pro + p2 cards +hvx versus standalone (maybe higher) cost of an HMC with just an SD card.

Id recommend getting premiere regardless. it's the best editing software out there imo. It's mad expensive though.

Before you buy make sure you know what the operating hours are. If you're buying from FB marketplace (which often has good deals) then you'll be able to test the camera yourself. Imo it's not a good idea to sink a bunch of money into an older camera with mad operating hours.

I didn't find the import process with p2 cards to be that difficult but definitely more annoying than with compactflash cards or SD cards.

In regard to buying the right camera, just make sure you have a clear idea of what features and specifications you want, and from there just explore what options are available in your price range

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weastcoatsomething you may or may not have already thought of but factor in costs of premiere pro + p2 cards +hvx versus standalone (maybe higher) cost of an HMC with just an SD card.

Okay, thank you, I definitely need to rethink and plan this out better.

AlexHallsEyebrowOkay, thank you, I definitely need to rethink and plan this out better.

Take your time on it, if you see a good deal take it, otherwise wait for one. Lots of those on Facebook marketplace, I’ve found HVXs with almost no hours on em on marketplace for $500.

^thank you weast and Christian much appreciated

I just picked up an HVX and I think it's amazing. eBay/FB marketplace are your best bet. I paid £500 or mine with 12GB worth of P2 cards, bought 2x 32GBs for £170 (~$830). If you wait/shop around you might get a much better deal than I did - I painfully found one about half the price of mine right after buying it but missing a few of the handy accessories, batteries, bag, cables, P2 cards (although i bought more storage).

If you want a 72mm fisheye and an 82-72mm step down ring go for a Kapkur ($175 on Aliexpress) to save $$$, same as the Opteka (Century knock-off) and what is being sold by insta resellers but straight from the manufacturer - there is a slight blue vignette issue with them. Click here for a full explanation on fisheye differences and the issue, same guy as the long guide below.

You will need Premiere or Final Cut Pro to edit those but I couldn't comment on how to save money there... Import process was easy as imo.

If you have any Qs hit me up, I recently went through the HVX learning curve and am more than willing to share. I'm a one armed bandit just now so typing is hard but I'll do my best.

However, this is the most comprehensive guide on the cameras I've found (hour and a half but time stamped and worth it):

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1041216/A-Guide-To-The-Panasonic-HVX200---HPX170--and-a-bit-of-HMC150-for-good-measure-
This is a shorter guide that will get you up to speed too - can skip the bmx montages to make it shorter too. British skaters/bmxers coming in clutch with the guides.

It is huge but is a lovely tactile camera to use and I love the thing after only a few weeks with it.

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Word thanks man. I have watched that vid but if I have any questions I’ll let you know!

milo-mcsendersonI just picked up an HVX and I think it's amazing. eBay/FB marketplace are your best bet. I paid £500 or mine with 12GB worth of P2 cards, bought 2x 32GBs for £170 (~$830). If you wait/shop around you might get a much better deal than I did - I painfully found one about half the price of mine right after buying it but missing a few of the handy accessories, batteries, bag, cables, P2 cards (although i bought more storage).

If you want a 72mm fisheye and an 82-72mm step down ring go for a Kapkur ($175 on Aliexpress) to save $$$, same as the Opteka (Century knock-off) and what is being sold by insta resellers but straight from the manufacturer - there is a slight blue vignette issue with them. Click here for a full explanation on fisheye differences and the issue, same guy as the long guide below.

You will need Premiere or Final Cut Pro to edit those but I couldn't comment on how to save money there... Import process was easy as imo.

If you have any Qs hit me up, I recently went through the HVX learning curve and am more than willing to share. I'm a one armed bandit just now so typing is hard but I'll do my best.

However, this is the most comprehensive guide on the cameras I've found (hour and a half but time stamped and worth it):

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1041216/A-Guide-To-The-Panasonic-HVX200---HPX170--and-a-bit-of-HMC150-for-good-measure-
This is a shorter guide that will get you up to speed too - can skip the bmx montages to make it shorter too. British skaters/bmxers coming in clutch with the guides.

It is huge but is a lovely tactile camera to use and I love the thing after only a few weeks with it.

**This post was edited on Apr 28th 2022 at 3:11:18pm

**This post was edited on Apr 28th 2022 at 3:17:09pm

AlexHallsEyebrowWord thanks man. I have watched that vid but if I have any questions I’ll let you know!

Easy, Ben is a G. Knowledgable and hilarious. Hope you snag a deal G!

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