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Bryan McCullough · April 6th, 2004, 09:37 AM

I came in here because I've got the bug to move from a GL2 to a VX2100. So I figured I'd do some research.

Now I'm convinced that I need a PD170!

I gotta stop reading before I have to sell my house to pay for this stuff. :)

Thanks for the good info so far.

Now, anyone want to buy a GL2? ;)

Law Tyler · April 6th, 2004, 10:33 AM

No, you need to spend $2K more for a DSR-250!

Bryan McCullough · April 6th, 2004, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Law Tyler
No, you need to spend $2K more for a DSR-250!

Careful Law.

You live pretty close to me, I might show up on your doorstep with my family looking for a place to live. :)

Charlie Webster · April 6th, 2004, 01:32 PM

one pleasant surprise is that the 170 includes a wide adapter

also don't mess with cheapo vendors go straight to b&h

Shawn Mielke · April 6th, 2004, 07:10 PM

It's hard to imagine buying in this range without getting native XLR inputs.
The price difference is real, though. Get the best that you can.

Bryan McCullough · April 6th, 2004, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shawn Mielke

It's hard to imagine buying in this range without getting native XLR inputs.
The price difference is real, though. Get the best that you can.

Yeah, there is a significant price difference between the VX2100 and the PD170. But when you factor in the wide angle lens that comes with the 170, plus I haven't yet bought an XLR adapter for my GL2 (which is something I need), the cost on those two things helps bridge the gap a bit.

I've also had two times in the last month where I was shooting for another production company (out of state company needed someone in my area) and they requested DVCam. Sure would have nice to been able to give it to them.

I bought my GL2 when I started my business and it's worked very well for me. But I'm to the point when it makes sense to upgrade and this looks like a pretty good way to go.

More research is called for, but I like what I see so far.

Gale Smith · April 14th, 2004, 07:59 AM

Bryan-

How much do you want for the GL2?

Bryan McCullough · April 14th, 2004, 09:39 AM

Gale,

I've sent you an email.

April 6th, 2004, 09:37 AM	#1
Bryan McCullough Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 842	You guys are killing me! I came in here because I've got the bug to move from a GL2 to a VX2100. So I figured I'd do some research. Now I'm convinced that I need a PD170! I gotta stop reading before I have to sell my house to pay for this stuff. :) Thanks for the good info so far. Now, anyone want to buy a GL2? ;)

April 6th, 2004, 07:10 PM	#5
Shawn Mielke Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 745	It's hard to imagine buying in this range without getting native XLR inputs. The price difference is real, though. Get the best that you can. __________________ Breakthrough In Grey Room

April 6th, 2004, 10:33 AM	#2
Law Tyler Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 204	No, you need to spend $2K more for a DSR-250!

April 6th, 2004, 01:32 PM	#4
Charlie Webster Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sun Valley, Idaho Posts: 81	one pleasant surprise is that the 170 includes a wide adapter also don't mess with cheapo vendors go straight to b&h

April 14th, 2004, 07:59 AM	#7
Gale Smith Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Parkman, WY Posts: 45	Bryan- How much do you want for the GL2?

April 14th, 2004, 09:39 AM	#8
Bryan McCullough Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 842	Gale, I've sent you an email.