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PD-150.

X-pete
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Mar 16, 2001, 2:29 PM

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Can someone tell me if the PD-150 has similar "analog recording inputs to convert or video source into DV" as does the VX-2000? Can I pass my old Hi-8 into CPU via the PD-150 camcorder? Without the addition of any pass through device or the addition of a Digital8 unit?
Does anyone find the lack of LP speed in the PD-150 a detriment?
Thanks.

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Mar 16, 2001, 9:13 PM

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has any body had experience with the flying pod mk11 stabilizer.

X-pete
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Mar 17, 2001, 10:02 AM

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: has any body had experience with the flying pod mk11 stabilizer.
WAYNE (or anybody), what is a "flying pod?"

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Mar 18, 2001, 2:44 AM

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its a camera stabilizing device for cameras up to 4pounds
i am looking at buying one but want to see if any body has used one first

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Mar 19, 2001, 5:00 PM

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: Can someone tell me if the PD-150 has similar "analog recording inputs to convert or video source into DV" as does the VX-2000? Can I pass my old Hi-8 into CPU via the PD-150 camcorder? Without the addition of any pass through device or the addition of a Digital8 unit?
: Does anyone find the lack of LP speed in the PD-150 a detriment?
: Thanks.
Looks like your two questions weren't answered for you. My PD-150 works just like the VX-2000 as far as analog to DV pass-through. Lack of LP speed hasn't hurt me yet. If I am to record something that I think will be over 40 minutes (DVCAM), I record in DV (60 minutes). I have heard all the bad things about 80 minute tapes, but I have also heard that some PD-150 users have had success with these. I might try this if I really must have the extra few minutes without a break opportunity, but I won't use these exclusively.

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Mar 19, 2001, 7:17 PM

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: Looks like your two questions weren't answered for you. My PD-150 works just like the VX-2000 as far as analog to DV pass-through. Lack of LP speed hasn't hurt me yet. If I am to record something that I think will be over 40 minutes (DVCAM), I record in DV (60 minutes). I have heard all the bad things about 80 minute tapes, but I have also heard that some PD-150 users have had success with these. I might try this if I really must have the extra few minutes without a break opportunity, but I won't use these exclusively.

THANK YOU TOM. I was surfing for more PD-150 info and ran into a site offering the VX-9000. Did you/have you considered this camera as an alternative to the 150? It's not far off in price and handles 180 min. DVCAM tapes.
Where did you get your 150? I find my local Sony dealer carries up to the VX-2000. Apparently, Sony treats cameras above the VX-2000 as "pro" and does not sell to all dealers carrying Sony camcorders. I am near NYC and have fear of the sharks.
Pete

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Mar 20, 2001, 3:52 PM

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: : Looks like your two questions weren't answered for you. My PD-150 works just like the VX-2000 as far as analog to DV pass-through. Lack of LP speed hasn't hurt me yet. If I am to record something that I think will be over 40 minutes (DVCAM), I record in DV (60 minutes). I have heard all the bad things about 80 minute tapes, but I have also heard that some PD-150 users have had success with these. I might try this if I really must have the extra few minutes without a break opportunity, but I won't use these exclusively.
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: THANK YOU TOM. I was surfing for more PD-150 info and ran into a site offering the VX-9000. Did you/have you considered this camera as an alternative to the 150? It's not far off in price and handles 180 min. DVCAM tapes.
: Where did you get your 150? I find my local Sony dealer carries up to the VX-2000. Apparently, Sony treats cameras above the VX-2000 as "pro" and does not sell to all dealers carrying Sony camcorders. I am near NYC and have fear of the sharks.
: Pete
Pete, the answers to your VX-9000 questions are answered elsewhere already for you. The other point about the VX-9000/DSR-PD200 is that most all of the accessories and batteries are much more expensive. Both have been effectively "replaced" by the PD-250 which records both DV and DVCAM. Since the PD250 came out after the VX-2000 and the DSR-PD150, it likely has similar low light performance, which is very good. Steet price difference with the PD150 can be as much as $1000 more.
Concerning the PD-150, I purchased it from a pro dealer local to DC. I have bought a lot of items from B & H right in Manhattan and they have great service and fairly good prices. They can be reached at 212 444-6601 and they have a good website. Tom