I am DITCHING my X180 at DVinfo.net

Paul Anderegg · June 16th, 2015, 04:18 AM

Just placed an order with B&H for a new X200.

I have HAD IT with the damn X180 lens. It has so many unreconcilable optomechanical issues. Is optomechanical a word?

Anyone want to buy a 2 month old X180? :)

Paul

Robert Bale · June 16th, 2015, 09:17 AM

I know your Pain, I have contacted my sony sales manager, I am asking the to take this back as it is well you know...... They have a X200 demo they may upgrade me into, plus the difference i paid. So thats hope,

Rob Hargreaves · June 17th, 2015, 08:01 AM

I had a brief check of the pxw-x180 and the demo x180 I have did seem to loose focus a little bit, but this was in a half-lit 40 foot hallway and not under the more extreme lighting conditions you're often working in.
I hope you will enjoy the better low light performance, lighter camera and easier (for me at least) to reach focus mag button. No peaking during focus mag and it returns to normal after 5 secs!
Also be aware that you cannot use wifi and run1080p50/60. It's either one or the other!
Sony finally released the updated manual for the PXW-X200 on the new firmware 1.20 as well.

Paul Anderegg · June 17th, 2015, 09:12 AM

The loss of WiFi in 1080p50/60 will only be a irritation if it also means no 4G modem connection available. I was hoping to shoot 1080p60 and crop in for my 720p60 stuff to make up for the short zoom, but I feed live whenever my camera is powered on, so that would suck.

Really looking forward to the better low light, the ability to actually use the menu system while shooting, that direct menu things sounds cool.......less weight, quick power up.....I feel giddy. :-D

Paul

June 16th, 2015, 04:18 AM	#1
Paul Anderegg Trustee Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego, Califonia Posts: 1,559	I am DITCHING my X180 Just placed an order with B&H for a new X200. I have HAD IT with the damn X180 lens. It has so many unreconcilable optomechanical issues. Is optomechanical a word? Anyone want to buy a 2 month old X180? :) Paul

June 16th, 2015, 09:17 AM	#2
Robert Bale Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: australia Posts: 407	Re: I am DITCHING my X180 I know your Pain, I have contacted my sony sales manager, I am asking the to take this back as it is well you know...... They have a X200 demo they may upgrade me into, plus the difference i paid. So thats hope, __________________ Rob. www.rpbproductions.com robert@rpbproductions.com HD101/G5 Mac/4gig Ram/1TB HDD/30" Cinema Display/FCP.

June 17th, 2015, 08:01 AM	#3
Rob Hargreaves Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London Posts: 96	Re: I am DITCHING my X180 I had a brief check of the pxw-x180 and the demo x180 I have did seem to loose focus a little bit, but this was in a half-lit 40 foot hallway and not under the more extreme lighting conditions you're often working in. I hope you will enjoy the better low light performance, lighter camera and easier (for me at least) to reach focus mag button. No peaking during focus mag and it returns to normal after 5 secs! Also be aware that you cannot use wifi and run1080p50/60. It's either one or the other! Sony finally released the updated manual for the PXW-X200 on the new firmware 1.20 as well.

June 17th, 2015, 09:12 AM	#4
Paul Anderegg Trustee Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego, Califonia Posts: 1,559	Re: I am DITCHING my X180 The loss of WiFi in 1080p50/60 will only be a irritation if it also means no 4G modem connection available. I was hoping to shoot 1080p60 and crop in for my 720p60 stuff to make up for the short zoom, but I feed live whenever my camera is powered on, so that would suck. Really looking forward to the better low light, the ability to actually use the menu system while shooting, that direct menu things sounds cool.......less weight, quick power up.....I feel giddy. :-D Paul