and, what is it you like about your Z5?

Trying to spice it up around here, plus see what features others like about their cams. I have a HV30 and a new XA10 (Canon). I love the formfactor of the Z5, the weight and ease of reaching features. I really wish I could put the LCD from the XA10 on it.

What about you?

well, coming from broadcast betasp to a sony vx1000 (?) many years ago all i can say is i love digital, full stop ;-)

i've worked my way through most digital cameras (with the exception of jvc), but bearing in mind i HAVE to have tape since i shoot for clients who demand it (a national broadcaster and a major client of 5 years), even though i also use a cf recorder on camera, has severely limited my choice in recent years.

that said i'd still prefer to shoot tape AND card at the same time, i love the instant archiving (can't remember when i last looked at a tape, even though i ALWAYS shoot to tape as well as card).

ad for the z5, well what can i say that hasn't been said - it's great ergonomically, love the 20x zoom, and at wa it's still very usable. low light has never really been a problem since my work is usually doco style, or situations where i'm in control so i can arrange lighting etc.,

i have to admit to NEVER using any of the built in fx, and to using the camera's auto functions more and more (once i got to trust them!).

i've still got my v1p that i had prior to the z5. it's only advantage is the large lcd, but since i rarely shoot using an lcd (if i need to check shots i prefer a proper monitor), it's no big deal.

very happy z5 vegemite....