Hey there, I just picked up a Xacti C40 a couple weeks ago as my MiniDV didn't like the cold weather (upwards of -30c). Like you I used a wideangle lens on my MiniDV.
On the plus side I like the Xacti for it's small size, crisp video - even in low light and file format (.MP4). It's menu system is also easy to navigate. The sound is not all that great and I wish it had a threaded lens too. With regards to low light, I do quite a few vlogs at night from "The Cabana", which is lit with a 100watt light bulb. I push the ASA to 1600 and I think it looks quite good, better then my MiniDV. I have lots of samples on my vlog, but note that it took me a few tries to get things the way I want. I would recommend the Xacti C40 as a secondary camcorder as the price is cheap and the video is good. Mike http://vlog.mikemoon.net --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "jsmooth995" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello hello, been lurking for a while now and gleaned lots of insight > from you all (my first little forays into video are here: > http://illdoctrine.blip.tv/). > > I want to pick up a second camera that's easier to carry around, and > after reading up here and elsewhere I'm looking at the Elura 100 and > the Xacti C40. Wondering how much difference there is, especially in > terms of portability (xacti seems more pocket-sized, and just looks so > much cooler lol), and audio quality (i've read the xacti is weak on > sound recording). Also low light recording.. > > Much thanks for any insights! > Jay Smooth > WBAI / hiphopmusic.com >
