Which DV camcorder do you own?
Canon just released the ZR50MC and sounds pretty nice, and for under $1000. Apple seems to support the Sony DCR-PC9 palmcorder (sell it on their website) as well as the higher-end Canon.
I'm looking for a mid-range "good" "compact" "light" "intuitive" "simple" camcorder to use with a TiBook for FCP editing.
What do you own? What do you recommend?
-- PEte
[edited for specificity of model #'s)
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I'm looking for a mid-range "good" "compact" "light" "intuitive" "simple" camcorder to use with a TiBook for FCP editing.
What do you own? What do you recommend?
-- PEte
[edited for specificity of model #'s)
[ 02-17-2002: Message edited by: CoolHandPete ]</p>
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I have not used the new Canon that you talk about, but based on past cameras, I would avoid the Canon ZR line at all costs. You can get a much better picture out of other, similarly priced cameras.
YMMV.
Jeff
Cheers
adam
Thoth
<strong>TRV17, I passed up a PC9 because it was slightly more expensive, and I hate the walkman with a lens form-factor.</strong><hr></blockquote>
CoolHand Pete - Just so you know, Super does not actually have a XL1, because anyone who does wouldn't post in this thread and tell you about it.
jhtrith makes an excellent point above --
He doesn't like the way the Sony PC series "feels". You should really make an effort to spend as much time as possible with the actual cameras you're considering in your hands. Find out which one fits your hand, has the controls in the right place for you, etc. The PC9 is a great camera, but if it doesn't feel right in your hand (like jhtrith) then you won't be happy.
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CoolHand Pete - Just so you know, Super does not actually have a XL1, because anyone who does wouldn't post in this thread and tell you about it.
jhtrith makes an excellent point above --
He doesn't like the way the Sony PC series "feels". You should really make an effort to spend as much time as possible with the actual cameras you're considering in your hands. Find out which one fits your hand, has the controls in the right place for you, etc. The PC9 is a great camera, but if it doesn't feel right in your hand (like jhtrith) then you won't be happy.</strong><hr></blockquote>
What do you mean he wouldnt tell anyone about it?
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What do you mean he wouldnt tell anyone about it?</strong><hr></blockquote>
The XL1 and XL1s have absolutey nothing to do with the question originally asked. Only professionals own this camera (I own a small production company doing mostly corporate work and we have 2 of these cameras), and professionals wouldn't come here and just comment on the XL1 out of the blue in a thread asking about a sub-$1000 consumer cam. For example, if someone asked what mac they should get to do some light graphic design or 3D modeling (just as a hobby), and you were a high-end 3D pro, would you post, "I have a SGI Workstation, and it's great!"? Um.... no. You'd offer some real advice based on your experience with a G4 Mac system. That's my point.
Hope this helps,
David
I'd hope that these shortcomings are atypical for the mini-DV standard, so stay away from the ZR series. I have seen the ZR20 ans ZR30, both were just as bad as the ZR10.
edit: misspelling all over the place
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The TRV-17 seems like a great deal.
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I believe the title of the thread is "which camcorder do you own ?" I answered the question. Your little self indulgent spiel about your production company was far less relevant than anything i posted. I do in fact do commercial work (inc show opens, corporate videos, bumpers, general motion graphics etc) and i don't need you telling me what i can and can't post.