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James Steele · December 2nd, 2005, 10:21 AM

I am in the market for a camera. I produce local/regional commercials and corporate videos. I am very impressed with the specs and reviews of the HVX-200. What are the chances that Sony will be coming out with a similar camera at a similar price point offering uncompressed HD with a disc based recording system.

Tom Hardwick · December 2nd, 2005, 10:25 AM

I don't think Sony's departures from Mini DV have been entirely successful. Micro MV and DVD-R camcorder sales have been so-so, but you never know what's up the corporate sleeve. The Z1 has been a huge success, and I expect JVC, Panasonic and Canon will breathe easy if they get 50% of HD sales between them all.

tom.

Don Donatello · December 2nd, 2005, 11:41 AM

i don't quite get the statement of sony coming out with a similar price point ( referring to HVX200) camera offering uncomporessed HD ?? since when does the panasonic hvx offer uncompressed HD ??

" I expect JVC, Panasonic and Canon will breathe easy if they get 50% of HD sales between them all"

is this based on fact ?? or just a guess ? do you have a referral link of the current HD market sales ?
who gets the other 50% ?
when you say HD -are you saying ALL HD or just hand size HD ?

Tom Hardwick · December 2nd, 2005, 12:04 PM

t can't be based on fact Don because Sony have been in the (hand-sized)HDV game for more than a year now and the others are just putting their toes in the water.

James Steele · December 2nd, 2005, 02:06 PM

Tom, thanks for your input, I appreciate any positive advise. I have been shooting on Beta SP for about 15 years so everything in this forum is new to me, I am just trying to become as educated as possible to make the best decisions.

Robert Frank · December 3rd, 2005, 09:32 PM

Hey is this the same James Steele from the Motu-mac list?

Robert Frank

John Benton · December 4th, 2005, 01:28 AM

Is that the same Robert Frank of "the Americans"?

Robert Frank · December 4th, 2005, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Benton

Is that the same Robert Frank of "the Americans"?

Ha..! No... but I get asked that a lot!

James Steele is a musician from California who really rocks!

John Benton · December 4th, 2005, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Frank

Ha..! No... but I get asked that a lot!

James Steele is a musician from California who really rocks!

Ah yeah - I bet you do...
esp. in NYC...
auspicious name though
cheers,
J

James Steele · December 5th, 2005, 02:38 PM

I am not either of the above but I do rock!

Rick Steele · December 5th, 2005, 02:54 PM

Must be in our genes.

December 2nd, 2005, 10:21 AM	#1
James Steele New Boot Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 12	More Camera Options? I am in the market for a camera. I produce local/regional commercials and corporate videos. I am very impressed with the specs and reviews of the HVX-200. What are the chances that Sony will be coming out with a similar camera at a similar price point offering uncompressed HD with a disc based recording system.

December 2nd, 2005, 10:25 AM	#2
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	I don't think Sony's departures from Mini DV have been entirely successful. Micro MV and DVD-R camcorder sales have been so-so, but you never know what's up the corporate sleeve. The Z1 has been a huge success, and I expect JVC, Panasonic and Canon will breathe easy if they get 50% of HD sales between them all. tom.

December 2nd, 2005, 11:41 AM	#3
Don Donatello Hawaiian Shirt Mogul Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: northern cailfornia Posts: 1,261	i don't quite get the statement of sony coming out with a similar price point ( referring to HVX200) camera offering uncomporessed HD ?? since when does the panasonic hvx offer uncompressed HD ?? " I expect JVC, Panasonic and Canon will breathe easy if they get 50% of HD sales between them all" is this based on fact ?? or just a guess ? do you have a referral link of the current HD market sales ? who gets the other 50% ? when you say HD -are you saying ALL HD or just hand size HD ?

December 2nd, 2005, 12:04 PM	#4
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	t can't be based on fact Don because Sony have been in the (hand-sized)HDV game for more than a year now and the others are just putting their toes in the water.

December 2nd, 2005, 02:06 PM	#5
James Steele New Boot Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 12	Tom, thanks for your input, I appreciate any positive advise. I have been shooting on Beta SP for about 15 years so everything in this forum is new to me, I am just trying to become as educated as possible to make the best decisions.

December 3rd, 2005, 09:32 PM	#6
Robert Frank New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 22	Hey is this the same James Steele from the Motu-mac list? Robert Frank

December 4th, 2005, 01:28 AM	#7
John Benton Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 658	Is that the same Robert Frank of "the Americans"?

December 5th, 2005, 02:38 PM	#10
James Steele New Boot Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 12	I am not either of the above but I do rock!

December 5th, 2005, 02:54 PM	#11
Rick Steele Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado USA Posts: 654	Must be in our genes.