Really Can't Decide.... at DVinfo.net

Brennan Callahan · December 15th, 2007, 03:13 PM

Over the past couple of weeks I have been grappling over what new camera I should buy. I primarily film sports, so clarity is a must, but I also enjoy shooting short movies, so I would also love to have a cinema/24p etc. mode. Now, you are probably thinking: HV20!

BUT- I am not so sure that the HV20, coupled with its stabilization issues, is the right camera for me.

Another factor I have been considering is HD vs. SD. I already have FCE 3.5, which CAN edit HD, so that is not an issue for me. In addition, although I may not be burning an HD DVD, I have heard that HD footage still looks much better than SD footage.

That being said, here are the few camcorders I have been exploring:

1. Sony VX2100 (Ruggedness is VERY important to me)
2. Canon HV20
3. Canon GL2
4. JVC HD-7

What do you think?
If you think I should check out a different camera, PLEASE let me know! Just keep in mind that my budget is around $2,400

Chris Soucy · December 15th, 2007, 06:03 PM

You're probably going to get posted there anyway, so here's the directions:

http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=29995&page=98

Enjoy.

CS

December 15th, 2007, 03:13 PM	#1
Brennan Callahan New Boot Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 15	Really Can't Decide.... Over the past couple of weeks I have been grappling over what new camera I should buy. I primarily film sports, so clarity is a must, but I also enjoy shooting short movies, so I would also love to have a cinema/24p etc. mode. Now, you are probably thinking: HV20! BUT- I am not so sure that the HV20, coupled with its stabilization issues, is the right camera for me. Another factor I have been considering is HD vs. SD. I already have FCE 3.5, which CAN edit HD, so that is not an issue for me. In addition, although I may not be burning an HD DVD, I have heard that HD footage still looks much better than SD footage. That being said, here are the few camcorders I have been exploring: 1. Sony VX2100 (Ruggedness is VERY important to me) 2. Canon HV20 3. Canon GL2 4. JVC HD-7 What do you think? If you think I should check out a different camera, PLEASE let me know! Just keep in mind that my budget is around $2,400

December 15th, 2007, 06:03 PM	#2
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Hi Brennan............. You're probably going to get posted there anyway, so here's the directions: http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=29995&page=98 Enjoy. CS