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Consideration, VX-2000 or XL-1

X-Barend
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Mar 28, 2001, 10:52 AM

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Hi, everyone,
I'm about to buy a DV camera for semi-professional use. My budget brings up the choice (I think) between the VX 2000 and the good old Canon XL-1. I've worked with VX 1000's a lot, and a little with the XL-1. I've had little experience with the VX-2000, but know it's features.
I like the XL-1, and it's image quality seems a little less noisy in certain situations than the VX1000. I would think since the VX2000 is basically a lot newer technology, that the quality of the CCD's might supersede those of the XL-1.
I also like the lcd display, of the VX2000. The interchangeable lenses for the XL-1 might be beyond my budget, so I'm not sure where the advantages would be.
If anyone could elaborate on this, it would be highly appreciated.
TIA
Barend

X-aljo
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Mar 28, 2001, 11:05 AM

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: Hi, everyone,
: I'm about to buy a DV camera for semi-professional use. My budget brings up the choice (I think) between the VX 2000 and the good old Canon XL-1. I've worked with VX 1000's a lot, and a little with the XL-1. I've had little experience with the VX-2000, but know it's features.
: I like the XL-1, and it's image quality seems a little less noisy in certain situations than the VX1000. I would think since the VX2000 is basically a lot newer technology, that the quality of the CCD's might supersede those of the XL-1.
: I also like the lcd display, of the VX2000. The interchangeable lenses for the XL-1 might be beyond my budget, so I'm not sure where the advantages would be.
: If anyone could elaborate on this, it would be highly appreciated.
: TIA
: Barend
Go with the VX2000. You'll be glad you did.... Mine has given me great results so far with absolutely no problems whatsoever......
aljo

X-sverkalo
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Mar 28, 2001, 12:37 PM

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VX-2000 is absolutely amazing!
You will not believe and i say that again the quality of
night shooting of the VX.
The day shoots are easily better to older Beta's.

X-Nathan
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Mar 29, 2001, 9:16 AM

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Why not a PD 150? -->Re: Consideration, VX-2000 or XL-1 [In reply to]	Can't Post

If you are willing to buy an XL-1, why not look at the PD150?
Besides that I would at least try out a VX2000 before I went with it.
Nathan Gifford