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Kaku Ito · December 27th, 2005, 07:57 PM

I just got a call from ProVideo Station Shinjuku. It's in.
It's going to be delivered to me today.
I was the first one on the list.
But today is the last day for the year at my office.
I guess my shooting starts tonight.

Kaku Ito · December 27th, 2005, 08:11 PM

Evidently, the first batch had a software bug. PVSS had notified before they were coming to deliver to me, so they could do the update and bring it to me.
People who already brought them home, they have to bring them back to the shop to get updated.

Kaku Ito · December 27th, 2005, 08:23 PM

The condensor microphone was an option, so I had to add to the purchase.
The battery is the same as the ones for DVX series. I was recommended to buy the large capacity since I'm used to the battery characteristics with Sony Lithium ion that lasts longer than typical Panasonic rechargeable batteries.

PVSS does used sales, so I asked them to sell my FX1 and HC1 with wide conversion lenses and they told me that they will be sold over $3000 together. I'm using this money for part of the payment to purchase a HVX200.

Barlow Elton · December 27th, 2005, 09:04 PM

...waiting to exhale. ;-)

Go Kaku!!

Dean Sensui · December 27th, 2005, 09:16 PM

Kaku...

If there's a fireworks display in your area, that would be a good test comparison between HDV and the HVX200.

Kaku Ito · December 27th, 2005, 09:23 PM

Ah, Dean, that is Hawaiian (rather chinese) tradtion. We don't have that for the new year. Maybe at Disneyland Tokyo every night.
Dean, please help me with the quality control of my video. I want to provide as correct as possible to everyone. I will probably get together with Jemore who works close from my office and have him shoot video that might be better. But for my clips, please help.

Ash Greyson · December 27th, 2005, 09:59 PM

They shipped it with a software bug? Not a huge shock but a bummer... All the more reason to wait a while for some.... All hail to those on the bleeding edge though!

ash =o)

Kaku Ito · December 27th, 2005, 10:36 PM

Shipping within this year was little premature maybe.
FX1 had a bug and they let everyone know a lot later, causing some problems with people acutally shooting and found out (realizing later that audio format was probably what they didn't expect, 32Khz mode). Panasonic's move was quit I must say.
I guess that is the reason why they ship only limited numbers.

Jemore Santos · December 28th, 2005, 02:44 AM

kaku good idea ill bring my hd100
when are u available?

Jemore Santos · December 28th, 2005, 02:51 AM

i smell a comparison challenge, my hd100 versus Kakus hvx200. give me ur keitai email and we'll hook up Kaku

James Darren · December 28th, 2005, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaku Ito

Shipping within this year was little premature maybe....

I guess that is the reason why they ship only limited numbers.

Sorry Kaku, i'm a little confused. Do you actually have the camera now or did you return it straight away due to a problem?

Kaku Ito · December 28th, 2005, 09:17 AM

Now I got it several hours ago, but my musician friend came by and got reaaaaaaaally drunk. I put him in bed now and started writing here. I don't think I can go out tonight (can't leave a drunk with my wife alone haha).

I will try to learn the cam good tonight. Do initial test in the house and bring the files to Mac, so I can get good ideas to shoot in each mode better.

I would be on ichat for awhile if you want to talk to me.

Jemore, send me an email.

We can get together tomorrow? I'm off from tomorrow to the 3rd.

Kaku Ito · December 28th, 2005, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Darren

Sorry Kaku, i'm a little confused. Do you actually have the camera now or did you return it straight away due to a problem?

It came in a lot later than we expected, but Panasonic tech went to the dealer and did the update at the shop, then the shop person broght it to me around 6:00pm. So I got the working version now.

Leigh Wanstead · December 28th, 2005, 12:26 PM

Hi Kaku,

Congratulations ;-)

Regards
Leigh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaku Ito

It came in a lot later than we expected, but Panasonic tech went to the dealer and did the update at the shop, then the shop person broght it to me around 6:00pm. So I got the working version now.

Alex Melia · December 28th, 2005, 01:23 PM

Wow... I can't wait for some footage...

If I can ask I would prefer (as a PC user) 1080p WMV :D

thx in advance

PS: BTW, I am new... Hi to every1

December 27th, 2005, 07:57 PM	#1
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	It's coming today I just got a call from ProVideo Station Shinjuku. It's in. It's going to be delivered to me today. I was the first one on the list. But today is the last day for the year at my office. I guess my shooting starts tonight.

December 27th, 2005, 09:16 PM	#5
Dean Sensui Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 2,054	Kaku... If there's a fireworks display in your area, that would be a good test comparison between HDV and the HVX200. __________________ Dean Sensui Exec Producer, Hawaii Goes Fishing

December 28th, 2005, 02:44 AM	#9
Jemore Santos Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tokyo/Sydney Posts: 297	kaku good idea ill bring my hd100 when are u available? __________________ "eyes through a digital world"

December 28th, 2005, 02:51 AM	#10
Jemore Santos Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tokyo/Sydney Posts: 297	its on Kaku, hd100 vs hvx 200 i smell a comparison challenge, my hd100 versus Kakus hvx200. give me ur keitai email and we'll hook up Kaku __________________ "eyes through a digital world"

December 27th, 2005, 08:11 PM	#2
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	Evidently, the first batch had a software bug. PVSS had notified before they were coming to deliver to me, so they could do the update and bring it to me. People who already brought them home, they have to bring them back to the shop to get updated.

December 27th, 2005, 08:23 PM	#3
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	The condensor microphone was an option, so I had to add to the purchase. The battery is the same as the ones for DVX series. I was recommended to buy the large capacity since I'm used to the battery characteristics with Sony Lithium ion that lasts longer than typical Panasonic rechargeable batteries. PVSS does used sales, so I asked them to sell my FX1 and HC1 with wide conversion lenses and they told me that they will be sold over $3000 together. I'm using this money for part of the payment to purchase a HVX200.

December 27th, 2005, 09:04 PM	#4
Barlow Elton Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UT Posts: 945	...waiting to exhale. ;-) Go Kaku!!

December 27th, 2005, 09:23 PM	#6
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	Ah, Dean, that is Hawaiian (rather chinese) tradtion. We don't have that for the new year. Maybe at Disneyland Tokyo every night. Dean, please help me with the quality control of my video. I want to provide as correct as possible to everyone. I will probably get together with Jemore who works close from my office and have him shoot video that might be better. But for my clips, please help.

December 27th, 2005, 09:59 PM	#7
Ash Greyson Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,689	They shipped it with a software bug? Not a huge shock but a bummer... All the more reason to wait a while for some.... All hail to those on the bleeding edge though! ash =o)

December 27th, 2005, 10:36 PM	#8
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	Shipping within this year was little premature maybe. FX1 had a bug and they let everyone know a lot later, causing some problems with people acutally shooting and found out (realizing later that audio format was probably what they didn't expect, 32Khz mode). Panasonic's move was quit I must say. I guess that is the reason why they ship only limited numbers.

December 28th, 2005, 09:17 AM	#12
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	Now I got it several hours ago, but my musician friend came by and got reaaaaaaaally drunk. I put him in bed now and started writing here. I don't think I can go out tonight (can't leave a drunk with my wife alone haha). I will try to learn the cam good tonight. Do initial test in the house and bring the files to Mac, so I can get good ideas to shoot in each mode better. I would be on ichat for awhile if you want to talk to me. Jemore, send me an email. We can get together tomorrow? I'm off from tomorrow to the 3rd.

December 28th, 2005, 01:23 PM	#15
Alex Melia New Boot Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 13	Wow... I can't wait for some footage... If I can ask I would prefer (as a PC user) 1080p WMV :D thx in advance PS: BTW, I am new... Hi to every1