what is a nice (mini)dv camcorder for a "feeling" film-maker?

[subtleclarity]

i cant afford the xl1 and 2...

what are some nice minidv camcorders?
canon? sony?

what is a nice minidv camcorder one could buy at a nice price yet oozing with features?

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[Edited on 11-2-2004 by subtleclarity]

[Henjie]

If you want a camcorder that you can grow with, go for a 3CCD model.

Panasonic makes a number of relatively inexpensive but excellent prosumer 3CCD camcorders. You might wanna check out the PV-GS200 and the PV-GS400.

PV-GS200 reviews by CamcorderInfo and DVSpot.
PV-GS400 reviews by CamcorderInfo and DVSpot.

Also, check out these previous threads: thread 1 and thread 2.


~Henjie

[subtleclarity]

i am eyeing this camcorder by panasonic

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/panasonic-pv-gs200-camcorder-review.htm

can you share your camcorder knowhow on this beauty?

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oops! sorry henjie, i didnt see your post!

thanks!

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[Henjie]

Originally posted by subtleclarity
oops! sorry henjie, i didnt see your post!

No need to apologize. ;-)


~Henjie

[coffeelover]

Hi subtleclarity,

Take it from someone who has just bought a 3CCD video camera by panasonic (GS120), you wont' be disappointed! I am really happy with my Panasonic GS120.

[subtleclarity]

im trying to film something under lowlight situations... im quite aware that canons
and most minidvds fail to deliver in these situations...

help me cheat my way out of this.

a lighting technique or a model of a minidv would help

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i was filming on an old sony hi8 in lowlight... wow griain was all over the place

the entire scene suck3d big time...

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[adelsamson]

henjie, would you go for a canon gl2 or a panasonic pvp-gs400? am also in the market for one.

[chairman]

Are the panasonics available here? Which stores carry them? How's the warranty of panasonics?

[Henjie]

Originally posted by adelsamson
henjie, would you go for a canon gl2 or a panasonic pvp-gs400? am also in the market for one.

I'd go for the Panasonic PV-GS400. Cheaper, newer, and slightly better (according to the reviews I've read so far). The GL2 looks better though (professional ang dating) but for me, overall performance is more important than looks. Besides, di naman ako pro eh, haha. ;-)


~Henjie

[adelsamson]

ok, then! henjie's word is LAW! now where do i look for one?