Greetings all,
Time to replace my 5-yr old Sony TRV-310 (firewire port died a year ago and the camera does not do well with indoor lighting). I was hoping for some input on which camera to get. My budget is around $2K and my requirements include:
* Must shoot well indoors (birthdays, holidays, etc)
* Must shoot well outdoors (sporting events, etc)
* Must have excellent video (image) quality (3CCDs?)
* Must be portable - not too big or we probably won't use it as much
* Must have digital format (w/Firewire port if possible)
* Must have expandability (wide angle lenses, etc)
* Progressive scan if possible
I realize these are somewhat generic requirements but I want to eliminate as many potential problems before getting a new camcorder. I have been looking at the Sony VX2100 and Cannon GL2 cameras lately. Also, the Sony TRV950 looks interesting. Unfortunately, none of the local shops around here carry "prosumer" types of camcorders.
If the new camcorder has progressive scan, I can (hopefully) use the camcorder (instead of my digital camera) for photos. I realize the digital camera has much better resolution (more mega-pixels), but I always have to resize my photos to DV format anyway.
Anyone care to suggest a brand (make/model) of camcorder for me to research? My current camcorder latest 5 years (and does well - outside). I am hoping my new camcorder will have much better image quality and last even longer.
Thanks,
-Ron
Time to replace my 5-yr old Sony TRV-310 (firewire port died a year ago and the camera does not do well with indoor lighting). I was hoping for some input on which camera to get. My budget is around $2K and my requirements include:
* Must shoot well indoors (birthdays, holidays, etc)
* Must shoot well outdoors (sporting events, etc)
* Must have excellent video (image) quality (3CCDs?)
* Must be portable - not too big or we probably won't use it as much
* Must have digital format (w/Firewire port if possible)
* Must have expandability (wide angle lenses, etc)
* Progressive scan if possible
I realize these are somewhat generic requirements but I want to eliminate as many potential problems before getting a new camcorder. I have been looking at the Sony VX2100 and Cannon GL2 cameras lately. Also, the Sony TRV950 looks interesting. Unfortunately, none of the local shops around here carry "prosumer" types of camcorders.
If the new camcorder has progressive scan, I can (hopefully) use the camcorder (instead of my digital camera) for photos. I realize the digital camera has much better resolution (more mega-pixels), but I always have to resize my photos to DV format anyway.
Anyone care to suggest a brand (make/model) of camcorder for me to research? My current camcorder latest 5 years (and does well - outside). I am hoping my new camcorder will have much better image quality and last even longer.
Thanks,
-Ron