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As I mentionned in the "What Gear do you Use?" thread I'm looking at investing in some MiniDV gear. Its a good whack of cash and its got to last me long enough to get rich and upgrade so I'm hounding everyone I know for advice. My budget is roughly $2000USD for a camera allowing me a little extra money to buy all those cutesy accessories you end up needing.
Right now top contender is a Panasonic AG-DVC30. I'm also looking at the Sony DSC VX2100. I've heard great things about Canon's performance but horrible things about their durability and reliability. I'm also looking at used gear if I can find good stuff. The Sony PD150/170 or the Panasonic DVX100A topping that list.
Any advice or pointers would be great and if you're selling or know someone who is, let me know.
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Well the thing about Canon's high end DV stuff is *I think* they still use the Autofocus system from Canon's pro photo cameras, which is a bit slow for video use. Other than that, there great cameras.
I would go with the Panasonic myself, but Sony once in a while gets my attention.
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Got a steal of a deal on a lightly used PD150 off of good old eBay. Can't wait to try it out.
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Getting a chance to use the PD150's at college, I'd say they're a damn good buy...
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My friend has a Sony VX2000 and it has been an awesome camera, we have had some issues with sound but it was second hand so I am pretty sure thats why. I am planning on getting a camera after this summer and I am on the same budget as you. The Canon GL2 is what I have been looking at and I have read a lot of good about them.
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I've heard that Canons are prone to mechanical issues. Indeed I can confirm that I've had tapes jam in an XL-1S. No problems with the Panasonics or Sonys I've used.
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Post by M3G4
Getting a chance to use the PD150's at college, I'd say they're a damn good buy... |
If you don't mind my asking, what college are you attending?
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