For a few more cents worth.... I use a Sony Z1, which definitely has both good points and bad points. I have used a panasonic P-2 which I found to be absolutely great in good light, but goes to mud very quickly... I did not find it to be a good low light camera.
I am watching the new Sony that is due out shortly. Both it and the new Panasonic out soon supposedly will use a new GOP that is intraframe rather than interframe compression. The new Sony will have interchangable lenses as well as overcranking and undercranking and multiple frame rates. Supposedly it will also be able to record in HD on tape and to a SD card at the same time. Price point is to be around 8,000.... OK here comes the disclaimer.I have not seen the camera-have only 'heard' about it. Just food for thought. Susan On 12/14/07, Stan Hirson, Sarah Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Jay dedman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > 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. > > > There's a lot of discussion about the tech specs of a whole bunch of > HD cameras, but how well suited are they to hand-held shooting? > > It's a step down in quality from some of the cameras mentioned, but > I'd like to know more about the Sony HD1000 that rests on the > shoulder. Particularly with a Beachtek DXA Phantom power adapter for > XLR mics and a wide angle adapter (probably .70). Funny thing is that > they are touted as good for wedding and event videographers who want > to "look pro" but little is said about the look of their hand-held > shooting over the course of a day. > > The price is right as the camera itself sells for $1,900 now. > > Stan Hirson > http://hestakaup.com > >
