Budget Problems: DV or HDV at DVinfo.net

David Desper · March 29th, 2006, 11:55 PM

Well i'm in the market for a new camera and im on a tight budget around $500-$700 and I want to know if it is better to find a really cheap HDV camera or a nice DV camera...

I would also need to buy accessories (tapes, lenses, and kits)

If you know of a decent HDV around that price it would be awesome but really im looking for the best choice I should make

Thanks Everyone

Jacob Ehrichs · March 30th, 2006, 12:24 AM

I'd be looking for a high end consumer DV camera in that range. I don't think you'll get into the 'prosumer' range even in DV for $500-700. Keep in mind even the consumer DV cameras can produce good images.

Shane Ross · March 30th, 2006, 06:43 AM

A really cheap HDV camera is $2000. A really good DV camera is $3000-$4000. The best you are going to get is a decent consumer camera, as has been stated.

Even the low end Panasonic 3-CCD camera runs $1000.

Steven Davis · March 30th, 2006, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by David Desper

Well i'm in the market for a new camera and im on a tight budget around $500-$700

Hey David,

Look at the Panasonic PV-GS400 or it's little sisters Panasonic PV-GS250 and or Panasonic PV-GS200. I have two of the 200's and they do a good job. They're not my main camera, but for the money they produce a good image with a decent amount of control for what they are.

K. Forman · March 30th, 2006, 07:18 AM

You could almost get two brand new Digital 8 cams for that price. Having edited footage from both a D8 and a mid-level mini DV cam, there is little difference in quality.

Kevin Shaw · March 30th, 2006, 07:51 AM

B&H is clearing out the Sony HC1 HDV camera for $1350, for what that's worth.

David Desper · April 1st, 2006, 03:18 PM

thanx ill look into those areas

March 29th, 2006, 11:55 PM	#1
David Desper New Boot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 24	Budget Problems: DV or HDV Well i'm in the market for a new camera and im on a tight budget around $500-$700 and I want to know if it is better to find a really cheap HDV camera or a nice DV camera... I would also need to buy accessories (tapes, lenses, and kits) If you know of a decent HDV around that price it would be awesome but really im looking for the best choice I should make Thanks Everyone

March 30th, 2006, 07:18 AM	#5
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	You could almost get two brand new Digital 8 cams for that price. Having edited footage from both a D8 and a mid-level mini DV cam, there is little difference in quality. __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

March 30th, 2006, 12:24 AM	#2
Jacob Ehrichs Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 169	I'd be looking for a high end consumer DV camera in that range. I don't think you'll get into the 'prosumer' range even in DV for $500-700. Keep in mind even the consumer DV cameras can produce good images.

March 30th, 2006, 06:43 AM	#3
Shane Ross Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 539	A really cheap HDV camera is $2000. A really good DV camera is $3000-$4000. The best you are going to get is a decent consumer camera, as has been stated. Even the low end Panasonic 3-CCD camera runs $1000.

March 30th, 2006, 07:51 AM	#6
Kevin Shaw Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,488	B&H is clearing out the Sony HC1 HDV camera for $1350, for what that's worth.

April 1st, 2006, 03:18 PM	#7
David Desper New Boot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 24	thanx ill look into those areas