Canon HV10 with Zoom H4 or Sony HDR-HC7??
 

Hi All,

I have an indoor family event to take coming up in mid-March. All other necessities aside and taking into account the HV10's audio shortcomings, would I be better off with the Canon HV10+H4 or waiting until (nearly) last minute for the HC7?.....or just renting an XH-A1 (or equivalent) locally (where in Tampa?) and wait for more info.

While I will be editing all footage for later consumption, my primary concerns are:
- A kabillion audio synchings with HV10 rig.
- Time to get acquainted before event.
- Unknown picture quality of the new HC7 (Likely good, but better than HV10?)
- Keep seeing rumors of new Canons in the near future.

Any help appreciated!

now where's that 11ft. pole when you need one!?!
 

(taps the mic)
Is this thing on??

Ha, that's good... For a single event I would rent for the day, just be sure you get enough practice time in with the camera if needed.

Then, buy what you really want/need based on the kind of shooting you will do 90% of the time.

Thanks Tom.

I was leaning that way, but can't find a comparable (and reasonably priced) rental in the area. And, will now be doing some light keying work, so it looks like we are waiting on the HC7 unless there's a delay.....or I can locate a rental...or...or...

The 90% would likely fall as a family documentary/holiday cam and the other 10% as a b-roll to deposition/wedding/event stuff in the future.