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Chris Tuller · March 8th, 2003, 10:50 AM

What do people think of this cam? At about $1200 it's in a sweet price range for me, but should I just suck it up and spend the money on a GL2, VX2000, etc.?
I've been shooting on digital8 for a number of years and I am making films just for the fun of it. But now I'd like to move to a minidv system.
My next big project will be a solo documentary on the Harley Davidson 'Ride Home' and party. It will be three weeks on a motorcycle from Seattle to Milwaukee and back, so size is of a concern too.
Any suggestions would be helpful.

thanks,
c

Frank Granovski · March 8th, 2003, 05:16 PM

For about $150 more, you can get a Panasonic PV-DV953. This cam should be available within a week or 2.

The GL2 and VX2000 are a lot more money. Depending on the features you need these are all good cams. This is how I would rate them:

for low light
1) VX2000
2) GL2
3) AG-EZ50U
4) PV-DV953

for resolution and picture quality
1) PV-DV953
2) AG-EX50U
3) VX2000 / GL2

for features
1) PV-DV953
2) AG-EZ50U
3) GL2
4) VX2000

Compare the specs for yourself to see what features you think are most important for you.

Chris Tuller · March 8th, 2003, 07:30 PM

The dv953 looks like it may work for me. I had been toying with the idea of importing an MX500, but I'll hang tight some more and see when the 953 comes out.

Frank Granovski · March 8th, 2003, 08:46 PM

You're lucky. I only have a 1974 BMW (R75/6).

March 8th, 2003, 10:50 AM	#1
Chris Tuller New Boot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 9	Ag-ez50 ? What do people think of this cam? At about $1200 it's in a sweet price range for me, but should I just suck it up and spend the money on a GL2, VX2000, etc.? I've been shooting on digital8 for a number of years and I am making films just for the fun of it. But now I'd like to move to a minidv system. My next big project will be a solo documentary on the Harley Davidson 'Ride Home' and party. It will be three weeks on a motorcycle from Seattle to Milwaukee and back, so size is of a concern too. Any suggestions would be helpful. thanks, c

March 8th, 2003, 05:16 PM	#2
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	For about $150 more, you can get a Panasonic PV-DV953. This cam should be available within a week or 2. The GL2 and VX2000 are a lot more money. Depending on the features you need these are all good cams. This is how I would rate them: for low light 1) VX2000 2) GL2 3) AG-EZ50U 4) PV-DV953 for resolution and picture quality 1) PV-DV953 2) AG-EX50U 3) VX2000 / GL2 for features 1) PV-DV953 2) AG-EZ50U 3) GL2 4) VX2000 Compare the specs for yourself to see what features you think are most important for you.

March 8th, 2003, 07:30 PM	#3
Chris Tuller New Boot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 9	The dv953 looks like it may work for me. I had been toying with the idea of importing an MX500, but I'll hang tight some more and see when the 953 comes out.

March 8th, 2003, 08:46 PM	#4
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	You're lucky. I only have a 1974 BMW (R75/6).