OT: Camcorder recommendation.

RZ wrote on 1/14/2008, 5:46 AM

I am looking to upgrade from miniDV to HDV in the next few weeks. I am looking for high end consumer- prosumer model. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Comments

stopint wrote on 1/14/2008, 7:56 AM

i've had nice results from my sony hc3...

InterceptPoint wrote on 1/14/2008, 8:01 AM

While I love my AVCHD format Sony CX7 you are likely to get recommendations for the various HDV format cameras. I think that means you will be stuck with tape - but there may be some tape-less options.

Good luck in any case . HD is great.

jbd wrote on 1/14/2008, 9:30 AM

Sony HVR-V1U. Great results. Tape based HDV but you can outfit w/ the HVR-DR60 mountable hard drive.

MH_Stevens wrote on 1/14/2008, 10:00 AM

RZ:
If you are looking to save some money I have the FX1 HDV camera and was just about to upgrade to the 7K EX1. I have the Sony filter kit and the Sony wide angle lens, the big extra battery and 4 HD tapes . My cost from B&H was $4074.75. The camera has no more than about 15 hours on it and I would let the whole kit go for 2K

Mike
EDIT to add email: My email is michael AT lenses35 DOT C-m