Hdr-fx1 First Impressions

Boyd Ostroff · July 31st, 2006, 10:35 AM

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Steven Gotz · July 31st, 2006, 10:38 AM

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Let's try again.

You are overpaying for tape. You can get them for under $11 at B&H.

Kevin Shaw · July 31st, 2006, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Zlam

However, some of the critics have tested and rented.

Most criticisms I've seen of the FX1 are from people who want something that isn't available in this price range, or didn't take time to figure out how to make the most of the camera within its limitations. Until the recent Canon announcement there hasn't been anything to compare to the FX1 for a similar price, and critics should at least recognize this fact.

I've tested many competing cameras and found limitations and drawbacks to all of them relative to the FX1. The FX1 isn't perfect for everyone or every situation and there are things I wish were better about it, but it's been a heck of a deal for a professionally useful HD camera.

Mack Fisher · July 31st, 2006, 11:19 AM

If I had more money I would still buy the fx1.

Heath McKnight · August 1st, 2006, 07:50 AM

The school I work at just bought two FX1s, and we're already using them, along with a Z1 and two DVX100a cameras.

heath

Stephen Claus · August 2nd, 2006, 07:41 PM

That pic of the FX1's magnesium chassis just made me think of the Terminator's skeleton after his flesh burned off! Cool...

Boyd Ostroff · August 2nd, 2006, 07:53 PM

It doesn't feel pain. It doesn't feel pity. And it won't stop... EVER

;-)

July 31st, 2006, 10:38 AM	#17
Steven Gotz Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 1,520	Whoops. Sorry about that. Wasn't thinking. Without ads on this site, it is easy to forget that there are sponsors. Let's try again. You are overpaying for tape. You can get them for under $11 at B&H. __________________ Steven Gotz http://www.stevengotz.com

August 1st, 2006, 07:50 AM	#20
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	The school I work at just bought two FX1s, and we're already using them, along with a Z1 and two DVX100a cameras. heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

July 31st, 2006, 10:35 AM	#16
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	Had to delete a post here. The DVinfo sponsors make this site possible. Please don't post things here criticizing their prices and sending people to other vendors. If you feel the need to do that, please post it on another website. Thanks for your cooperation.

July 31st, 2006, 11:19 AM	#19
Mack Fisher Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 158	If I had more money I would still buy the fx1.

August 2nd, 2006, 07:41 PM	#21
Stephen Claus Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 66	That pic of the FX1's magnesium chassis just made me think of the Terminator's skeleton after his flesh burned off! Cool...

August 2nd, 2006, 07:53 PM	#22
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	It doesn't feel pain. It doesn't feel pity. And it won't stop... EVER ;-)