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myk
Member

367 Posts
10/02
Posted - Aug 27 2004 : 6:20PM
Hey there,
I'm sure there are a bunch of video people here, so I thought I'd toss out a camcorder question.

Trying to decide between a Panasonic GS120 (3 ccd system) and the Sony DCR HC-20/30/40/whatever. Anyone here use either of these or have any advice? Its going to be a just-for-kicks camera. Thanks

Myk

TonyC
Comstock Films

2523 Posts
8/03
Posted - Aug 27 2004 : 6:48PM
I don't know the models in question, but I have done a fair amount of consulting for clients that want to put cameras in the hands of their "on the ground" staff. Here are a few of the things I tell them.

3 chips is worth paying for is you have the money.

Some sort of image stablization is key. Sony's seems to work well. I have no personal experience with other.

Dedicated external buttons to lock focus and exposure are a good thing. That will keep the exposure and/or focus from shifting (a huge problem in amateur footage) during locked off shots.

Firewire i/o is a must.

You'll be happy with any camera that offers the above features.

-T.C.

myk
Member

367 Posts
10/02
Posted - Aug 27 2004 : 9:41PM
my wife likes the color from the 3 ccd system, so my debate about which to get is largely academic. It does have stabilization, but it doesn't work as well as the Sony, esp. in lower light. Light is, as always, key.

Myk




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