OT: Pana AGDVX 100

PDB wrote on 6/19/2003, 5:23 AM
Apologies for this off topic but seeing as there is a huge amount of experience around here, I thought I might try to fish around for some generous advice...

I have been reading all I have found online about this cam and it does seem very exciting...but for a hobbyist like me, well....

The thing is I would like to move up to a higher end cam in the XM2 (GL2) range, but I am considering the Panasonic as a higher alternative. My doubts really are the following. The NTSC version seem to offer more options (namely a 30fps) than the Pal version (I live in Pal land), and this seems to be a big plus as to filming in progressive mode under certain conditions. Does this make the PAL version less attractive/Value for $$$)? In other words, is the PAL version really worth it?

You may ask if I really need the 25p feature (I am asking myself that too!!) but I do think that it is a great way to learn more about filming and that is one of the reasons I am thinking about moving up into a higher end cam...If the 25p is really something not worth fidling with for a hobby, the new AGDV80 by Pana (the ADVX without the progressive mode) may seem a good alternative but I don't think the difference in price really justifies a step down...


What do you all think? Any other good alternatives around or worth waiting for??

many thanks in advance for your inputs!

Paul.

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Grazie wrote on 6/19/2003, 5:39 AM
PDB - Can't give anything on the pannie - Canon XM2 here - But, if you haven't already, do try this link for the pannies - same website hosts the XM2/GL2 forum

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=48

At least you could post a comparison request/question there too!

Grazie