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MX300 Vs VS2000

 
 


X-JIm_Nicholls
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Mar 8, 2002, 1:04 AM

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If you read this forum, a definite favourite DVCamcorder is the Sony VX2000 - presumably for it's low light performance. Other forums go for the Panasonic MX300 (or MX3000 in US) as the best general 3CCD DVCamcorder. Plus it's also much cheaper. So why would you pay out for the Sony unit? Is low light that important?


X-Scott_Brooks
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Mar 8, 2002, 4:19 AM

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"Is low light that important?"
Yes.


X-Doug_Graham
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Mar 8, 2002, 8:54 AM

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: Any of the current crop of 3CCD "prosumer" DV camcorders will do a good job, far superior to cameras of only a few years ago. Which one you choose depends largely on your personal preferences. Current offerings include:
Sony VX2000 and PD-150. Also the recently discontinued TRV-900 and PD-100.
Canon XL1S and GL1
Panasonic MX3000
JVC GY-DV300 "Streamcorder". Announced, and will be available soon.
Regards,
Doug Graham


X-Terry_T
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Mar 8, 2002, 9:45 AM

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Jim wrote: Is low light that important?

Jim I guess it depends on what type of event the camera is being used the most for.
For me it's weddings. Candelight ceremononies or outside at night, dimly lit receptions, theatre productions, etc.
So low light capability is a must for me. I own 2 vx2000's.
If you're always shooting in an environment that the videographer can "control", I guess it wouldn't be that important. Controlling the evnironment would be.
Just me,
Terry T.
Custom Video by Terry
New Orleans, LA


X-Coleman
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Mar 8, 2002, 1:47 PM

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When footage looks grainy in lowlight the customer feels cheated. They think, I could have shot that with my camera.



X-kofi_yeboah
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Oct 28, 2002, 10:03 AM

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: If you read this forum, a definite favourite DVCamcorder is the Sony VX2000 - presumably for it's low light performance. Other forums go for the Panasonic MX300 (or MX3000 in US) as the best general 3CCD DVCamcorder. Plus it's also much cheaper. So why would you pay out for the Sony unit? Is low light that important?