--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Jay dedman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > And I left out my summary: assuming 24P is necessary: > > Best value: Panasonic DVX100 (but doesn't do HD) > > Best HD option under 10k: Panasonic HVX-200 > > Best Professional HDV for the money: Canon XH-A1 > > Best Consumer HDV: Canon HV20 > > Best Consumer DV: Sony's cheapos still have the picture quality edge, > > while Panasonic's have the interface/ergonomics edge. > > Thanks Brook. > Ryanne and I have also been in the market for a new HD camera for our > professional work. > I am no expert, but what I crave is a bigger lens. > The smaller, consumer HD cameras look very very good.....but for the > money, I think its the big wide lens that does it for me. > Also, I want XLR adapters. > > I like your rules as well. > A pro can make any camera bend to his will. > If you need it, just get it. > And if you get, use it right away and often. > > Is anyone here shooting in HD now? > if so, list some links. > > jay > > > -- > http://jaydedman.com > 917 371 6790 > Video: http://ryanishungry.com > Twitter: http://twitter.com/jaydedman > Photos: http://flickr.com/photos/jaydedman/ > RSS: http://tinyurl.com/yqgdt9 >
Just bought a Canon HV20. PAL version. Quite an incredible camera for the price. About to start experimenting with it. Shooting in HDV Cinemode 25fp. I have an old CANON WC-DC58 0.8X wide converter lens which used to go on my old Canon G2 [ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong2/ ] digital still camera via an adaptor. I've managed to attached this wide lens to the HV20 via two step-up rings: 43mm-49mm and 49mm-58mm. Seems to work fine without any vignetting. I know people are attaching nikon lenses to these cameras with good results via adaptors: http://www.hv20.com/showthread.php?t=2825. (I'm wondering if the image is upside down, though?) Soon as I have some footage I'll post links.
