I bought the cheapest HVX200 on eBay. Did my risk payoff?

[@mobilography6786]

I bought mine for £85.00 three years ago with 185 hours on clock but never used it. Now I got the new battery charger and waiting for the P2 card to start shooting HD footage. These ccd sensor cameras are very strong and long lasting.

[@princearthur4946]

Even in July of 2022, the Panasonic HPX-200 as well as the HPX-170, are both two excellent P2 cameras for video productions. Some people think that newest is always better, they are wrong! I own both of them, and I am still using them at large!

[@Baldcafe]

How did you update the firmware please?

[@HonJazzz]

Congratulations! This is the camera that I used in college and I wanna get one. I’d like to see how that footage looks upscaled to 4K with resolve super scale.

[@MeAgainstY0u]

You are one lucky bastard. Have fun with the new toy! Colour me jealous.

[@Hypnosis-spl]

hey Ben just brought a hvx200a could you make a video things not to do to increase camera life?

[@NoahDavidFrancis]

Looking to buy a P2 card for this camera that I’ve recently purchased.. just as you’ve mentioned about how the camera may not recognize the card how will I be able to tell prior to purchasing a higher gb (32 instead of your 64) that the camera I’ve purchased will recognize? All the best brother!

[@BluntsSkateCo]

Congrats on the come up Mr Jones 🎥

[@BenJonesVideographer]

Thank you thank you ❤️

[@hisnibs830]

haha thats funny! I was going to bid on this but missed it! Glad you got it.

[@74360CUDA]

I got a cheap HMC150 the other day with 56 hours on it. My question is which model is better? HVX or HMC?

[@MickMod]

From what I've been able to find online, the HMC150 (and HMC151 and so on) have the same sensor block as the HPX170. The big difference is what codec it uses and the storage format. The HMC cameras are great when it comes to convenience because they just use normal SD cards instead of expensive P2 cards. The downside of that is that the HMC cameras tend to record around 20-21mbps video bitrate, while the HPX170 records between 40 and 100mbps to the (at the time much faster) P2 cards. I haven't really been able to tell any big visual difference when comparing my HMC to my HPX, but it's worth noting. Otherwise they should be pretty dead-on similar. I don't own an HVX200 though so I can't speak for that cam specifically, but I assume there are people out there who could do a better job than me directly comparing the HPX170 and HVX200. -Mick :)

[@74360CUDA]

@@MickMod Thanks Man!! I'm still learning about formats and realized right away that OBS can't edit AVCHD (MTS) files. After trying a couple of different ways to convert them to mp4 I found the PC's Microsoft Photo has a built in converter and it doesn't take alot of time. It's an extra step but worth it to learn these cool cameras. I thought I would have to buy a converter...

[@ianmiller1520]

could you do a walk through of how to update firmware on a hvx

[@BenJonesVideographer]

I don't see why not 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ianmiller1520]

@@BenJonesVideographer would be much appreciated i can’t seem to get my p2 cards to read and i can’t find help anywhere

[@tydodd3143]

@@ianmiller1520 i have the same problem have you found a solution to fix it ive been looking online all week and haven’t found anything on how to update or fix this problem

[@Hypnosis-spl]

hi ben i got a hvx200ap im wondering why i cant get my detail coring to go lower than -2

[@BenJonesVideographer]

I believe that was a decision by Panasonic cus the original also only goes to -2

[@Hypnosis-spl]

@@BenJonesVideographer right! thanks for that! Would I be able to dm you some footage some how. I'm now having issues with formating in davinci resolve.

[@BenJonesVideographer]

@@Hypnosis-spl yeah dm on insta. @a_man_with_a_movie_camera

[@Hypnosis-spl]

@@BenJonesVideographer hey Ben I sent you a dm on insta. If you could reply when you get a chance that would be great! 🙂

[@keviinn8094]

Hey Ben I have the hvx200p and I need help!! The camera says FORMAT ERR!, P2 Full, and DIR ENTRY NG CARD. In all red letters. I’m sure I messed it up when I converted the p2 cards to my computer cause I deleted the format files from the p2 card is there any way I can fix all this mess?

[@keviinn8094]

Ohh and there’s also a red light flashing!

[@BenJonesVideographer]

I'd suggest formatting the card either in the camera or on the computer using Panasonics P2 Formatter software

[@christianblaiseduru7966]

Go to menu, click on repair card and select the slot 1or 2.

[@tomzkiwahyu25]

Man I found this camera at marketplace and how bout fisheye are this acceptable with 58mm fisheye china product?

[@BenJonesVideographer]

With the 58mm you can do 4x3 HD but I'd advice against trying to do 16x9

[@tomzkiwahyu25]

@@BenJonesVideographer so i found the fisheye with 72mm or what option? are you have any advice because this camera i found very chip price, like my sony pd170

[@dubble_g]

i got HVX201AE aswell and it has over 3000hrs so was like wtf when you reacted to that one having 1000hrs

[@zilvinaspuras1463]

Hey Ben! Any reason why you bought the 201AE, when you already have a region switchable 171E? Apart from the ridiculous bargain ofc..? Do you prefer one over the other? Also, would you happen to have an idea how their stock lens width compares to each other? Love you, man 💜

[@BenJonesVideographer]

Hey dude I appreciate the love. I got it as a second angle camera/backup if my HPX were to ever broke. I've been asked by a few people now for a comparison between the 2 so I plan on making a little video comparing them so look out for that soon!

[@zilvinaspuras1463]

@@BenJonesVideographer I really appreciate you answering this. Looking forward to seeing the next video!

[@DaveCroninArchive]

I thought mine was the cheapest. Paid $120 usd from Adorama’s eBay. Camera and battery. But no charger

[@gnarcia8048]

Bro if I need replace ribbon cables should I still buy it ?

[@athenablackhat3185]

What a steal!! I paid about a grand for my hvx200A

[@BenJonesVideographer]

Damn! When did you get it?

[@pierregonzales1064]

Just new to this filming scene, I recently picked up a HVX200, can you share your scene files and some settings that i should consider changing? thank you!

[@galletaskateordie]

Ey you know to clean the visor of this camera?

[@cod4Rlp]

Hi guys I have a PANASONIC AG-HVX200P do you find the autofocus to be abit slow, could it be to do with settings?

[@BenJonesVideographer]

The autofocus is quite slow I'll give you that. It uses a contrast based autofocus and there isn't really any settings you can change. I'd suggest stopping down to F5.6, that might improve it

[@cod4Rlp]

@@BenJonesVideographer Hi cheers for the responce, I reset / changed some settings and it seems better. I'm planning to sell it but compared to some other MiniDV consumer camcorders circa 2005 I thought the autofocus was abit slow!

[@BenJonesVideographer]

@@cod4Rlp the original HVX200 was quite bad in low light which also doesn't help it out!

[@thedadtris]

Hell yea man, super nice score!

[@dovid729]

And here I am paying a 140 for quite an used PDX10 with bad batteries and no tapes.

[@BenJonesVideographer]

Hey the PDX10 is a solid camera tho!

[@legion-m9d]

Do you think 150 for one with 2100 hours is bad??😅

[@justinbishop7142]

I want to buy one. I saw a few on eBay for around 500$. I just don’t want to get a broken camera

[@pixelgamer83]

Didn't this have some sort of mod for it?

[@philmerHD]

I just found a hvx for 40 bucks on Facebook market place a few weeks ago and ended up getting it! Now I did end up paying 100 for it but with a metal case, two batteries and a 32gb p2 card I know it was a steal. Also I once scored an untested dvx100 with a century fisheye lens w/bayonet for 175. That was by far the score of the century. 😅

[@BenJonesVideographer]

Damn they're both steals!

[@jamiexoxo]

@@BenJonesVideographer i just managed to get a DVX for £180 too. Payed off so far...

[@dovid729]

@@jamiexoxou got scammed bud

[@jamiexoxo]

@@dovid729 how so, it still works and its paid for itself many times over :) slightly expensive but worth it for the hours its done

[@BenJonesVideographer]

CONTEXT ON THE EMPTY BOX: The seller was also planning on listing some professional Mini DV tapes he had (probably used in the 201AE) and had accidentally sent me the box of tapes. I'd had a long day at work so I was very much looking forward to checking out the camera. When I saw it was just a box of tapes I as you could imagine, was unimpressed lol Thankfully the seller was a top bloke and within 24 hours had sent out the camera. He arranged for the tapes to be sent back and all was well. Simple mistake!

[@afazz2]

Nice! Wish I would have kept mine.

[@hectorchainlock6953]

Congrats!

[@pluto6759]

that’s actually insane

[@sleetywah7763]

I paid $5300 for mine in 2009 and it still works great.

[@taptapkingvideo5883]

my best score must have been the Sony DSR-PD177P. Basically an HVR-Z5E without the HD mode, it has super low hours, looks almost brand new, everything works and it only costed me £28

[@dovid729]

ew Sony VX2200

[@brad_hensil]

To bad it cost $150 USD to be able to shoot HD on that camera

[@cfcreative1]

3ccd is lush

[@laxGamer8817]

Got my hvx200A with only 95 hours on it for only 400

[@OKAY_BENNY]

your channel is so helpful bro

[@BenJonesVideographer]

Cheers man!

[@tomparadis3137]

Wow that's amazing

[@BenJonesVideographer]

Geniunely shocked at the luck tbh

[@LEsconz]

Yes, bargain of the century XD !

[@Nennski]

100% not jealous 😢

[@BenJonesVideographer]

Man I've been there lol

[@LukeAkAscooterkid]

wow awesome!

[@oigaaaaaa]

Whats up ben! My name is alvaro. Im from Spain, I randombly found your chanel! 10 years ago I got a trv900 after saving for years and filmed my friends for a long time but i got really discouraged by glictchy footage, the trv constantly breaking doen and the tape processing and left my cam in a box. Last week I was walking though a flea market and managed to get a really beat but apparently working pana hvx for dirt cheap. Im so excited to get back on filming, but its all really “new” to me now, im waiting for a p2 card and looking at fisheye options and mods, your channel keeps me hyped on this kind of lost art haha. With the intention of cropping to 4/3. Would you recommend a 52 or a 58? I used to do the adapte hack on the vx too! :) :)

[@BenJonesVideographer]

Nice to hear from you Alvaro! I'd personally say the 52mm would be a soild choice on the HVX200!

[@lilnumber_1314]

what battery do u use

[@BenJonesVideographer]

Usually OG Panasonic ones and these Hedbox/Redbox ones?

[@grusfri]

lol what a finesse

[@igor657kuznetsov]

Nothing but a miracle)

[@BenJonesVideographer]

For real!

[@tydodd3143]

fucking bargain

[@elliotvironda3856]

Ben Jones I need your help with some settings with my dvx100A and FS-100 I can get it to start the recording from the camera but it will not stop. Email or Discord would work!

[@BenJonesVideographer]

Bizarre! It might be a firmware issue

[@Imbwa6012]

Bro got all this gear just to upload all his fisheye clips in 4:3

[@pecekcecek1811]

4:3 still looks great

[@februarysnowboarding1799]

Could have saved 41 pounds and just cropped his cell phone footage to 4:3 and put a vx filter from snapchat on it

[@sebastianjapal]

@@februarysnowboarding1799what ratio should u be filming on then

[@februarysnowboarding1799]

@@sebastianjapal 4:3

[@sykocase247]

For all of us standard fans 😉👍 Im not a big fan of the fish eye lens but i personally just bought 1 dvx100a, 2 100b(s), 2 gl2s, an xl2 & a z1 in the last year 🤷‍♂️

[@adrift97]

Do you have a insta? I desperately need to contact you for some advice