PDX10... next step down? at DVinfo.net

Graham Kolbeins · May 20th, 2003, 07:26 AM

Hi, I'm looking to buy a prosumer cam for filmmaking purposes... I really like the PDX10, but it's just a little too expensive... can anyone tell me a camcorder similar to it for a few hundred dollars less?

The things I like about the PDX10 are:

- it's high pixel rate CCDs
- ability to shoot in DVCAM mode
- the fact that 16:9 and 4:3 are both the same quality with it
- 1 megapixel for shooting still pictures

thanks! :)

Boyd Ostroff · May 20th, 2003, 07:35 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Graham Kolbeins : The things I like about the PDX10 are: - ability to shoot in DVCAM mode -->>>

AFAIK the PDX-10 is the least expensive model in the DVCAM line. You might find that the Panasonic DV-953 can do some of these other things, although I've never seen one. I imagine Frank will chime in on this though... :-)

Frank Granovski · May 20th, 2003, 01:55 PM

Yeah, I would say go for the PV-DV953, then. Cheaper, good 16:9, high resolution, great color, good audio. However, you'll need good lighting, audio should be improved with an XLR adaptor/external mic, and no DVCAM---miniDV should be good enough---they're both the same resolution.

May 20th, 2003, 07:26 AM	#1
Graham Kolbeins Tourist Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3	PDX10... next step down? Hi, I'm looking to buy a prosumer cam for filmmaking purposes... I really like the PDX10, but it's just a little too expensive... can anyone tell me a camcorder similar to it for a few hundred dollars less? The things I like about the PDX10 are: - it's high pixel rate CCDs - ability to shoot in DVCAM mode - the fact that 16:9 and 4:3 are both the same quality with it - 1 megapixel for shooting still pictures thanks! :)

May 20th, 2003, 07:35 AM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	Re: PDX10... next step down? <<<-- Originally posted by Graham Kolbeins : The things I like about the PDX10 are: - ability to shoot in DVCAM mode -->>> AFAIK the PDX-10 is the least expensive model in the DVCAM line. You might find that the Panasonic DV-953 can do some of these other things, although I've never seen one. I imagine Frank will chime in on this though... :-)

May 20th, 2003, 01:55 PM	#3
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Yeah, I would say go for the PV-DV953, then. Cheaper, good 16:9, high resolution, great color, good audio. However, you'll need good lighting, audio should be improved with an XLR adaptor/external mic, and no DVCAM---miniDV should be good enough---they're both the same resolution.