Posted by PTravel on 09/15/05 04:44

<youknowwhothefuckiam@6url.com> wrote in message
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> Group(s),
>
> Just spent $1100 for a new Panasonic GS400 and I have to say the image
> this camera delivers is very, very good. Comparable to a GL2 and very
> close to Sony VX/PD cams. For the money, most bang for the buck, it is
> the best deal out there in the Mini-DV 3CCD realm.
>
> Aside from the great image quality, I really bought this camera for the
> audio. You can switch the AGC off and go totally manual with this
> camera, monitoring manual audio levels on the LCD monitor. Something
> you can't do with a Canon GL1 or Sony VX2000, TRV900 etc., This is SO
> critical for getting decent audio.

Of course you can do this with a VX2000. I'm glad you're happy with your
camera and, of course, if it fits your purposes it's the "right" camera. It
is not, however, comparable to a VX2000/2100.


>
> SO, that being said. This camera has a mini-jack that will supply
> phantom power. What mic set up would be decent with this camera.
>
> Is there a microphone (perferably shotgun) out there that is as great a
> value as this camera?
>
> I know particular cameras respond diffferently to different external
> mics, I'm hoping someone out there also has a GS400 and is willing to
> share mic info.

If you're serious about audio, you'll want to get an accessory box that will
let you use balanced-line (XLR) mikes. They're made for prosumer 'corders,
and there are probably some out there for your machine.

>
> Thanks.
> YKWTFIA
>

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