I understand that mini DV format is best for editing. Am I right if I can completely ignore Hard Disk models.
I will be doing editing in AVID or Adobe Premiere.
Please advice about Panasonic AG-DVX102BE and Sony DSR-PD170 DVCAM that have been recomended.
How about Sony HDR HC 9E? Is it a pro camcorder?
Reply 1 : Need advice in choosing semi pro camcorder
Panasonic AG-DVX102BE and Sony DSR-PD170 DVCAM are standard definition only. This is not bad - it just is. Both are considered "pro grade" because of their large lens, large 1/3" (if I recall correctly) imaging chip array (3CCD) and XLR audio connections. And lots of easy to get to manual controls on the outside of the camcorder.
The Sony HDR series are "consumer grade". Compare the HC9's lens filter diameter (37mm, if memory serves) and single 1/3" (I *think*) CMOS imaging chip. The audio-in jack is a stereo 1/8" (3.5mm) plug. It does do HDV format so high definition (in addition to standard def 4:3 and widescreen).
If you consider HDV, then the Sony HDR-FX7, HDR-FX1 and HDR-FX1000 would be much more appropriate. The HVR-HD1000 shoulder mount and HVR-A1 are consumer grade lenses and single imaging chip - and the HD1000 uses the small 1/8" audio in jack - the A1U comes with an XLR adapter.
MiniDV tape based camcorders assume your computer has a firewire port for importing the video on the digital tape. USB won't work and USB-firewire cable/converter/adapter things won't work.
"Best" is a relative - and subjective - term. It is true that DV/HDV is a lot less compressed than the consumer-grade standard def MPG/MOF files or AVCHD MTS/TOD files. It is also true that the process flow using digital tape is better defined and the digital tape archive is a built-in capability not shared by consumer grade non-tape video capture systems.
The Sony HDR series are "consumer grade". Compare the HC9's lens filter diameter (37mm, if memory serves) and single 1/3" (I *think*) CMOS imaging chip. The audio-in jack is a stereo 1/8" (3.5mm) plug. It does do HDV format so high definition (in addition to standard def 4:3 and widescreen).
If you consider HDV, then the Sony HDR-FX7, HDR-FX1 and HDR-FX1000 would be much more appropriate. The HVR-HD1000 shoulder mount and HVR-A1 are consumer grade lenses and single imaging chip - and the HD1000 uses the small 1/8" audio in jack - the A1U comes with an XLR adapter.
MiniDV tape based camcorders assume your computer has a firewire port for importing the video on the digital tape. USB won't work and USB-firewire cable/converter/adapter things won't work.
"Best" is a relative - and subjective - term. It is true that DV/HDV is a lot less compressed than the consumer-grade standard def MPG/MOF files or AVCHD MTS/TOD files. It is also true that the process flow using digital tape is better defined and the digital tape archive is a built-in capability not shared by consumer grade non-tape video capture systems.
Reply 2 : Need advice in choosing semi pro camcorder
Thanks for replying in detail.
I have received a under 2000 US $ offer for Panasonic and so am strongly thinking to grab it.
I have received a under 2000 US $ offer for Panasonic and so am strongly thinking to grab it.
Reply 3 : Need advice in choosing semi pro camcorder
Where did you get the under 2000$ offer for the Panasonic?
I want to buy one too.
Thanks
Modi
I want to buy one too.
Thanks
Modi
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