I'm currently pricing up all the kit to buy a PMW 500. There appears to be a range of camera top mics being used. As it's a 5 pin xlr connection for a stereo mic, I was wondering what people had fitted as prices seem to vary quite a bit.

I agree. It would be very handy if Alister were able to feedback on settings.

Thanks for the response. I know what you mean as I leave the wide angle on my current camera most of the time. But with ENG work you do need a longer lens as well. Unfortunately I can't afford a HD wide angle as well a standard lens. I know quite a few people that use a SD wide angle with an HD came...

No one on the forum with a 500??

Following on from my previous post, I'm pricing up a lens to go with this camera when I buy it. On my list are: Canon HJ 17ex7.6 IRSE-a Fujinon HA 18x7.6 BERM-M 137mm Focal Both lens are similarly priced. As most of my work is ENG style, I'm looking for a good all rounder. In an ideal world I'd like...

I don't know whether Alister or anyone else can comment on one of my original questions; are there any plans to make any changes/upgrades to the PMW 500 in the near future?

Just wary of buying a camera and then being caught out by an 'improved version' coming onto the market soon after.

Sounds a useful function, but checking the Internet it's not a cheap option! I'll have to wait and see whether the budget will stretch to it when I come to buy the camera.

Pardon me for my ignorance, but is the digital extender similar to having another doubler (x2) on the lens? Or does it work instead of one even if you have it available on the lens? Not seen this feature before - don't think it existed on dv cam, so not sure how it works.

Thanks for that. What sort of price is the camera in the US compared to the UK?

I've decided to go ahead and buy a PMW 500 over a 350 with a bolt on nanoflash, or similar, as and when I need 50 mbps. The 3 CCD chip seems to have a more positive reviews and less potential problems like skew and banding than the CMOS chip as well. I have a 3 month window to buy one and am activel...