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Sorry for asking again - Canon XL1s vs PD170 vs VX2100

lobbster
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Jul 11, 2004, 3:04 PM

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I am finally ready to buy a camera after saving for a year. So now asking for opinions about whether to get the XL1s or PD170 (or VX2100). Last year I was ripped off $2590 on an eBay scam for a Canon. I had purchased a few accesories for the Canon - tripod, battery, XLR adapter, filters.

My budget for the camera is about $3500. The price for the two cameras is pretty comparable (XL1s and PD170). I plan to use it primarily for weddings and then various other non-business things such as short films and experimental stuff. I have been researching for so long that now I have no idea which one I should get. Do all these cameras have interval recording? I am not too concerned about the appearance of the camera. I figure my samples will show what I can do with them.

Thank you in advance for the advice.

skatemichigan
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Jul 11, 2004, 3:34 PM

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The cannon XL1 is an amazing camera,but I have heard that cannon is replacing the XL1 with a new,better camera.

chrissimms
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Jul 12, 2004, 5:46 AM

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I have had both cameras and I would suggest the Sony over the Cannons for several reasons.
The Cannons cost so much to repair Firewire port on 1 of ours hade to be replaced at a cost of 250.00
the lense worked loose on the XL1s and we tried to buy a new locking spring for it,Cannon wanted to replace the body ass at a cost over 1000.00
I have 2 PD170's and no problems so far they have peformed well and to me are much eaiser to operate
Before these cameras I used to shoot with the Sony digital 8's with are still in use by us today.

I would suggest the Sonys based on my experence but its really up to you
Chris

MLiebergot
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Jul 13, 2004, 1:56 PM

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The XL2 was just announced today.
Check out the article.

http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/pressrelease/20040713_xl2.html

Mliebergot

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Bob A
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Jul 13, 2004, 5:21 PM

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The XL2 was just announced today.
Check out the article.

I guess no improvement in low light capability........

a-bear
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Jul 14, 2004, 8:14 AM

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I choose the PD-170 over the XL1 because of its low light performance, reduced size and neutral colours. I was also considering the XL1-S seriously and the XL2 looks awesome.

I still think I have made the right choice for my needs but as far as I can see it is a matter of how you work.

vjdebart
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Jul 22, 2004, 8:41 AM

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If you dont need xlr or dvcam save the $$$ and go with the 2100 you do get a wide adpt. with the 170 but with the cash you save with the 2100 you can get a Century bayonet Wide adpt. its much better than the Sony Wide Adpt.

Vince Wink

(This post was edited by vjdebart on Jul 22, 2004, 9:13 AM)

lobbster
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Jul 22, 2004, 11:53 AM

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Got my PD170 yesterday. It's sitting on my new bogen tripod in my living room right now. Trying to get through a stack of paperwork so I can give it a try.

vjdebart
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Jul 22, 2004, 1:03 PM

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you need to take a long lunch Cool

I love my 150