Posted by Joe on 12/22/07 14:17

Is February a typical time for new video equipment?

Joe

"Smarty" <nobody@nobody.com> wrote in message
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>I have been gushing enthusiastically about the HV20 since I got mine 10
>months ago.
>
> Despite the plastic and non-ruggedized case, this camcorder is seriously
> competent, hardly a toy, and just blows away my prior Sony TRVs, VX, FX-1
> and other 3 chip cameras. It would be a bargain in my humble opinion if it
> were to sell for twice its' recently lowest advertised price of $699.
>
> Traditional views and reactions I originally encountered on these
> newsgroups doubted and challenged the merits of a 1 sensor CMOS design,
> the weakness of MPEG2 / HDV, and the general notion that such things may
> possibly exist which transcend the old true and tested VX, TRV900, etc.
> Once you have either owned an HV20 or seen the actual results shooting
> with the HV20, these opinions are quickly revised.
>
> Since the HV20 was introduced in the U.S. nearly one year ago, it is quite
> likely that they will again (possibly at CES) release yet a newer model in
> February.
>
> I, for one, am eagerly awaiting this next launch, anticipating the
> possibility that some or all of the relatively minor criticisms voiced in
> this and other Internet threads will be addressed. Even if they make no
> substantial improvements, the HV20 will remain an instant classic in my
> opinion, breaking new ground in an area in which Sony once had substantial
> headway.
>
> Smarty
>
>
>
> "Chip Gallo" <cgallo@NOSPAMcitlink.net> wrote in message
> news:kJUaj.735$Sa1.726@news02.roc.ny...
>> David Ruether wrote:
>>> "Chip Gallo" <cgallo@NOSPAMcitlink.net> wrote in message
>>> news:PJQaj.785$7d1.130@news01.roc.ny...
>>>> David Ruether wrote:
>>>
>>>>> Canon certainly "got their act together" on this one - the HV20 is one
>>>>> heck of a good tiny 1-chip HD camcorder!
>>> [...]
>>>
>>>> Thanks, Dave! You are preaching to the choir for me anyway.
>>>>
>>>> I have a video using the Canon WA adapter on a marching band, mixed
>>>> with some hand held shot with the (old) Sony 3-chipper TRV900. Woof.
>>>> Makes you want a second HV20 now now now.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.vimeo.com/chipgallo
>>>>
>>>> Chip
>>>
>>> Thanks. Fun! I'm curious how you miked this (it sounds good for
>>> what it is). I like this kind of casual "recording" of whatever is
>>> around...;-) And, if I were still doing "work" with video, I would
>>> have immediately ordered one or two more of these little
>>> wonders...;-) The image quality improvement over what was
>>> previously considered good is VAST!
>>> --DR
>>
>> On the audio, I blended the HV20 built-in mike with sound from an MKE300
>> mounted on the TRV900. Then in post, all of that was run through iZotope
>> mastering tools that come with Sound Forge 9. Those punchy drums were
>> helped by multi-band compression and limiting.
>>
>> I agree that it's a gift when the quality of a sub-1K$ camera hits this
>> level. Naturally I am waiting for Canon to do something like this in the
>> $2K-3K realm and a bit more durable, but as soon as you ask for a lens
>> mount, the prices climb quickly. It is a toy, but a really fun and useful
>> one!
>>
>> Chip
>
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