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Grazie wrote on 3/2/2003, 7:24 AM
Hmmm . . .you already own the Sony, then why do you need any further opinions? Financial considerations - the Sony is more expensive. Adatability? You already own the SOny, so your Sony kit will be interchangable. Sony has a "slightly" better low-light profile. Canon has 2 manually adjustable audio channels. The comparisons of course can go on like this. IMHO - I do feel you are asking for something that you haven't got clear in your own mind - yet . . . soooooo..... have you tried the Son of Watchdog website for viewing/researching real world comparisons from users? You can find it at:-

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?s=743239a28c1f64582beb6bf54027f0b7&forumid=20

Lots and lots of fine stuff

Plus the other fine forum there:-

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=2

for Sony VX2000

Get back to us here for any further feedback - yeah?

Grazie

ps - I've got the Canon XM2 [Stateside is the GL2] and I'm pleased as Punch with it! I love it to bits!
Slobra98 wrote on 3/2/2003, 8:37 AM
I'm looking to buy another because 2 is always better then 1, my thing is, should i buy another VX2000 or try the new GL2 for my 2nd camcorder.
I just find myself needing 2 instead of 1 camcorder in to many cases, hope that clears it up....
thanks for everything
VIDEOGRAM wrote on 3/2/2003, 8:52 AM
Well, if you do 2 camera shoots, I would suggest to have 2 cameras of the same model: it's easier to match. When edited, the images will have the same grain, same quality.

Gilles
Paul_Holmes wrote on 3/2/2003, 2:03 PM
Even though I've never owned a 3-chip my reply was going to be the same as Giles. I've owned several Sonys and several Canons. I tend to prefer the Canon picture to a degree, but I wouldn't want to mix and match. I now own a Sony TRV50 after trying the latest Canon Optura and finding it worse in low-light and somewhat over-saturated. Professionals could chime in here, but if you wanted a camera a little better than the 2000 you might look at the PD150. I've read it's a 2000 with better low-light capabilities.
FuTz wrote on 3/2/2003, 2:13 PM
I'm with Paul here: I'd too go with the PD-150. And this cam's got good balanced/phantom powered sound inputs.
what Gilles said is true though: you 'll have to match the pictures after shooting with both cams. So my guess is that it would be a little bit easier with two cams of the same brand, considering soemtimes one has to match even with two pro cams of the same model...

shawnm wrote on 3/2/2003, 6:28 PM
Just out of curiosity, what kind of projects are you shooting?
Aan wrote on 3/23/2004, 7:55 PM
Just hobby Recently use DCV-TRV17 I need a good 3ccd.
thanks
Aan wrote on 3/23/2004, 8:17 PM
Best 3ccd out there ?
TLT wrote on 3/23/2004, 8:45 PM
I also own a VX2000. I am about two months away from buying a Sony PD170. It is the latest version of the PD150. Better sound and the PD170 has XLR inputs built into the camera. Believe me you will need them if you plan on doing anything serious with your cameras. Sound is overlooked allot. I bought the Beechtech XLR adaptor for my VX2000. Problem is, the 1/8" pin will wear out eventualy from pluging in and out all the time. Do yourself a favor and get the PD170. One more thing, if you stick with Sony, your videos will match up much better and the batteries and other things will be interchangable. The PD170 uses all the same stuff as the VX2000.
Grazie wrote on 3/23/2004, 9:06 PM
Blimey! This thread is now over a year old . . interesting piece of "catch-up" people do . . . must be a lesson for web marketers here? But I can't as yet think of it . . hmmm... food for thought . .

Grazie