New HDR AX2000 on the way at DVinfo.net

David Wayne Groves · July 2nd, 2010, 01:36 PM

Just placed an order for the new Sony AX2000, will arrive Wednesday the 7th of july...Moving up from my current HG21, and HG10...I feel this cam will help me expand my in the field....Hopefully I made a wise choice....any current owners feel free to chime in on your impressions thus far....

Bob Krieger · July 5th, 2010, 02:10 PM

Just to let you know, I had my heart set on the NX5U, but finances (even that "small" $500.00 bump) won't allow it. I bought the AX2000 about two weeks ago. Let me tell you, I haven't missed (nor have I found a use for) the GPS, 720p recording capability, or the PCM audio! Just in my very short time, I've had a GREAT time with the cam! When I got it, I hooked up my 7" JAG35 HDMI monitor, Varizoom controller (via LANC), and everything worked like a charm! I've upgraded from a Sony PD-170, so all of the accessories for that cam (except the WA lens) work/fit perfectly.

Enjoy it when it arrives and post here your views and thought of how you like/dislike your choice! Hopefully, you'll be as pleased as I am!

Cheers!

David Wayne Groves · July 5th, 2010, 07:39 PM

Thanks for the reply, I will give my impressions as soon as it arrives...I purchased a higher performance battery as well as a 32Gig Class 6 SDHC card to go with my other 32Gig card that I use in the HG21, I also purchased a
Spiderbrace 2 http://www.spiderbrace.com/ for better handling down the road, I already own a Glidecam Pro 2000 which will work great with the AX2000 .....I have a Rode Stereo Mic(Not the Mono mic) so I ordered the Rode adapter that will allow me to hook it into the XLR connection on the cam if I so choose....

David Wayne Groves · July 8th, 2010, 12:04 PM

My Cam arrived VIA Fed Ex in perfect condition, All I can say is Wow!!!! She makes my HG21 and HG10 look like toys in comparison..My coworkers were drooling.....Been going over the manual all evening..I will be testing it out at the Embasy Suites Ball room this weekend recording my co-workers Big band Group, I will offer some demo footage which could pan out into a paying Gig for later performances.....should be fun.....Thus far the AX2000 is simply a dream to hold and operate....

Specs Sony AX2000
2-32Gig Verbatim SDHC cards
Spiderbrace 2 shoulder rest
Glidecam 2000 Pro
Sony 970 Battery
Rode Stereo Mic
Proline Fluid Head Tripod
Bescor Motorized Pan Head
1-Canon HG10, 1-Canon HG21 AVCHD Cams

July 2nd, 2010, 01:36 PM	#1
David Wayne Groves Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charleston WV Posts: 149	New HDR AX2000 on the way Just placed an order for the new Sony AX2000, will arrive Wednesday the 7th of july...Moving up from my current HG21, and HG10...I feel this cam will help me expand my in the field....Hopefully I made a wise choice....any current owners feel free to chime in on your impressions thus far.... Last edited by David Wayne Groves; July 2nd, 2010 at 04:23 PM.

July 5th, 2010, 02:10 PM	#2
Bob Krieger Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Abita Springs, LA Posts: 245	Just to let you know, I had my heart set on the NX5U, but finances (even that "small" $500.00 bump) won't allow it. I bought the AX2000 about two weeks ago. Let me tell you, I haven't missed (nor have I found a use for) the GPS, 720p recording capability, or the PCM audio! Just in my very short time, I've had a GREAT time with the cam! When I got it, I hooked up my 7" JAG35 HDMI monitor, Varizoom controller (via LANC), and everything worked like a charm! I've upgraded from a Sony PD-170, so all of the accessories for that cam (except the WA lens) work/fit perfectly. Enjoy it when it arrives and post here your views and thought of how you like/dislike your choice! Hopefully, you'll be as pleased as I am! Cheers!

July 5th, 2010, 07:39 PM	#3
David Wayne Groves Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charleston WV Posts: 149	Thanks for the reply, I will give my impressions as soon as it arrives...I purchased a higher performance battery as well as a 32Gig Class 6 SDHC card to go with my other 32Gig card that I use in the HG21, I also purchased a Spiderbrace 2 http://www.spiderbrace.com/ for better handling down the road, I already own a Glidecam Pro 2000 which will work great with the AX2000 .....I have a Rode Stereo Mic(Not the Mono mic) so I ordered the Rode adapter that will allow me to hook it into the XLR connection on the cam if I so choose....

July 8th, 2010, 12:04 PM	#4
David Wayne Groves Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charleston WV Posts: 149	My Cam arrived VIA Fed Ex in perfect condition, All I can say is Wow!!!! She makes my HG21 and HG10 look like toys in comparison..My coworkers were drooling.....Been going over the manual all evening..I will be testing it out at the Embasy Suites Ball room this weekend recording my co-workers Big band Group, I will offer some demo footage which could pan out into a paying Gig for later performances.....should be fun.....Thus far the AX2000 is simply a dream to hold and operate.... Specs Sony AX2000 2-32Gig Verbatim SDHC cards Spiderbrace 2 shoulder rest Glidecam 2000 Pro Sony 970 Battery Rode Stereo Mic Proline Fluid Head Tripod Bescor Motorized Pan Head 1-Canon HG10, 1-Canon HG21 AVCHD Cams