What's your input on the market.

LowKey · #1 (**permalink**) 09-05-2007, 05:19 AM

I see that this topic has been touched on... but I am looking to upgrade... DON'T LAUGH... but I shoot on an old sony handy cam with a wide angle lens... LOL... but I do pull off some good stuff with it. I say it's not what you got but what you do with it.

However with that being said I am ready to join the big boys. I have looked a few cameras online... I have read a gang of reviews but I figure who better to hear the good - the bad and the ugly from than you guys...

The one that really catches my eye is the: JVC GY HD110U

But I am wondering if I should drop that kind of money when you can purchase the: Canon XL-2 or the Panasonic AG HVX200

take it easy on me - I am new to this world... I have been in the audio world for a long time but I have found a new passion in video and editing.

So what I am looking for in a nut shell is control, quality, etc.... maybe hd 1080i

Just gimme some of your input - tell me what you are using and what you would wanna use... thanks in advance!

low

Chapman Photography · #2 (**permalink**) 09-05-2007, 05:43 AM

I would say the dvx100b mainly for the 24fps, They actualy shot a lot of docs with it and a few shorts. Plus duel XLR's. Its a nice cam!!

sspeiper · #3 (**permalink**) 09-05-2007, 09:23 AM

Good morning Low,
I'm pretty much brand new to this filming game too. Myself and a couple of colleagues are writers and decided to take the initiative to promote our work.

We bought an XL-2 from a very nice company in Englandshire. The best bit? Saving from £1000 to £2000 on RRP depending where you look.

The list of features is mind boggling and it would be fair enough to say we are only scratching the surface. What I can praise off the bat is its pretty user friendly to get you up and running and the optics are clear and bright.

Regards,

Andrew

LowKey · #4 (**permalink**) 09-05-2007, 12:50 PM

Well with that Panasonic AG-DVX100B is standard def. and doesn't appear to shoot 16:9 - although I am sure it is a great camera - I need to step it up... I wouldn't want to buy something and then regret not get hd / 16:9 - I have actually shot a lil bit on that camera and I agree it is good but I figure if I am dropping a good bit of money then I would need to go in a different direction.

The XL-2 is a safe option.... which is why I am looking at other options. I like the fact that you can change the lens... plus I have only heard major pros to the camera and no cons lol....