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Posted by Bill on 02/13/07 19:28
Being a small sub-unit within a large organization, the camera will be
used everywhere, in "studio" and "outdoors", but probably not for
overseas travel.
The Sony HVR-V1U looks very intriguing, as does the Panasonic AG-HVX200.
So, quickly narrowed down to four:
Sony HVR-V1U
Panasonic AG-HVX200
Canon XH-A1
Sony HVR-Z1U
There's a lot to be said, apparently, for the Panasonic. Aside from the
issue of expensive P2 cards (which will probably decline in price), any
"gotcha's" with this camera?
I also take it that all of these are heavier than SD cameras. One
reviewer said he could only take about 10 minutes of handheld work. Has
anyone else experienced that?
Thanks
Frank wrote:
> analog component video out. Therefore, my personal under $5K 1080i HDV
> camcorder choice today would be the Sony HVR-V1U (has HDMI - and 24p
> if needed).
>
> If I *had* to buy either the HVR-Z1U or the XH A1 today, it would be
> the HVR-Z1U if primarily for field/location use and the XH A1 if
> primarily for studio use (optional U.S. $600 Canon Console software
> available). You gave no hint as to how the camcorder would be used.
>
> 50/60 Hz switchability, if needed, would be a non-issue since it's a
> standard feature on the HVR-Z1U and is a U.S. $500 firmware upgrade
> option on the XH A1.
>
>
>>Yes, I have been browsing reviews on the web. Just wonder if I've
>>missed anything I'll be sorry about later.
>
>
> That's my two cents. Got to go meet a deadline now.
>
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