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Title: Entry level Professonal Flash Memory Camcorder
Post by: Forker on May 22, 2010, 01:16:37 AM
I am thinking about (after a good bit of research) a Sony HDR-AX2000 AVCHD. For those that know.....what do you think?

I am by no means a pro videographer but am lucky enough to have the resources to buy this level piece of equipment and need reassurance that I am making the best  move.

Forker
Title: Re: Entry level Professonal Flash Memory Camcorder
Post by: Chalenge on May 22, 2010, 03:50:44 AM
Just curious... what is it you find about that one that the Sony HVR-V1U 3-CMOS 1080i doesnt offer? Thats the one I have been considering for our trip to Europe.
Title: Re: Entry level Professonal Flash Memory Camcorder
Post by: Heater on May 22, 2010, 05:23:22 AM
Just curious... what is it you find about that one that the Sony HVR-V1U 3-CMOS 1080i doesnt offer? Thats the one I have been considering for our trip to Europe.

If you make to Amsterdam, Let me know and If I am around I will buy you a beer :)

Cheers
Title: Re: Entry level Professonal Flash Memory Camcorder
Post by: Forker on May 22, 2010, 11:35:24 AM
Just curious... what is it you find about that one that the Sony HVR-V1U 3-CMOS 1080i doesnt offer? Thats the one I have been considering for our trip to Europe.

Basically one is tapeless and the other is not plus a few other things, Sensor size etc. I prefer tapeless.

Forker
Title: Re: Entry level Professonal Flash Memory Camcorder
Post by: saggs on May 22, 2010, 12:52:39 PM
I think you should wait for this:

(http://www.luminous-landscape.com/images-104/sony.jpg)

http://vimeo.com/10882451

35mm sensor, A-mount camcorder.  
Rumored to be released late 2010, early 2011.

With that big 35mm sensor, and hundreds (possibly thousands if you count third party) of great A-mount lenses available, and well under $10k, it's gonna create a whole new class.  Panasonic has also announced a similar one, and I'm sure Canon can't be to far behind.     Price point rumored to be around $5K plus another $600-1k+ for a good standard lens.  Relatively expensive, but with that big sensor and f1.4 aperture lenses available, it's gonna be a killer in resolution, low light capability, and especially super shallow DOF control, compared to any current prosumer camcorder.

Probably outside your budget I know, just thought I throw it out there.
Title: Re: Entry level Professonal Flash Memory Camcorder
Post by: Chalenge on May 22, 2010, 03:56:41 PM
Basically one is tapeless and the other is not plus a few other things, Sensor size etc. I prefer tapeless.

Forker

Good points BUT I was told the sensor size in this case makes no discernible difference nad since the camera can record direct to hard drive... I dont see a difference except the one includes a shotgun microphone.

@Heater - Primarily I will be visiting France (Paris Cappy Corbie Bertangles-Poulainville) and Belgium (Brussels) and Germany (Frankfurt Weisbaden Bruchsal) and Switzerland (Bern). After I get to Bruchsal I will know more about how much free time I have but otherwise your on!
Title: Re: Entry level Professonal Flash Memory Camcorder
Post by: greens on May 22, 2010, 04:13:36 PM
If you make to Amsterdam, Let me know and If I am around I will buy you a beer :)

Cheers

A BEER! A BEEEER!!!!???!! <ina harold voice, wtf wtf!!> u live in the greens capital of the world my friend buy him sumtin else  :cheers:
Title: Re: Entry level Professonal Flash Memory Camcorder
Post by: Forker on May 22, 2010, 08:26:16 PM
Good points BUT I was told the sensor size in this case makes no discernible difference nad since the camera can record direct to hard drive... I dont see a difference except the one includes a shotgun microphone.

Here is a side by side, you be the judge......... one was introduced in 2006 the other 2010.....I think for the few extra Franklins??????

http://www0.shopping.com/xSBS-Sony-HDR-AX2000-sony_HVR_V1U_3_CMOS_1080i_Professional_HDV_Camcorder_with_20x_Optical_Zoom~PT-xPO~P-1~PRDLT-37477462-96519409

Forker
Title: Re: Entry level Professonal Flash Memory Camcorder
Post by: Chalenge on May 22, 2010, 09:50:55 PM
Your right of course (sarcasm)... longer battery life more options and the same number of pixels plus FireWire interface. In this case the sensor size makes no difference.  :D

You might want to check with a few Pros like Chris Marquardt (where I heard of the unit I mentioned) before you spend the bucks. The more I look at it the better it looks (the Sony HVR-V1U).