Videocam from B&H Photo?

[yowch]

For video, an old but fantastic Panasonic MX350. Great colours, sharp, good low light performance, and low noise. Got it from Alan Photo (shelve unit, in the glass shelve except for the few prosumer customers who plays with the cam) for $2500 when the market price was $3500, full warranty. That was about 4 plus years ago. Standard Def, of course, and earned me quite some bucks doing videos for weddings and events. I prefer the warmer tones from Panny over the blues of Canon or Sony.

I was looking at the DVX100 or DVC30 and so on for years, but no reason to get such a high-end and large cam for mostly home use.

Between video and photos, I still believe that videos are better at capturing events, photos has no motion and no sound.

 

[cyaw]

Between video and photos, I still believe that videos are better at capturing events, photos has no motion and no sound.

Totally agree! Also vidcams are way more forgiving with just a little skill compared to stills cams.

Expectant parents or those with young kids should get one! The memories captured are priceless. My son was videoed even when he was still in my wife - off the obstetrician’s ultrasound monitor. Of course it helped that he’s a vidcam enthusiast as well.

I often wondered why there so many more pic than vid shooters. Guess the cost is still offputting and distribution is a bit more bothersome. But actually with DVD cams, the hassle is very much reduced.

3 1/4" CCDs? Wah, must show me one day! Actually I still have a Panny NV-DA1. A faithful and sweet 8 year old - still working when last I checked. Wider angle than most new cams and good lowlight performance too.

 

[jaegersing]

I prefer the warmer tones from Panny over the blues of Canon or Sony.

Hi Yow. Blues of Canon? I don't think so man. My XL2 always favoured reds if anything, but of course the colours are adjustable anyway.

Richard