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Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: camcorder - Recent Topics http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: camcorder - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:29:02 +0000 John on "Just Starting, Have Questions" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/just-starting-have-questions#post-74656 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:35:20 +0000 John 74656@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Greetings, I am just starting out in film and am having trouble getting the information I want answered by any of the suits at the big electronic stores. Unfourtunate for me, I have no friends with experience in these matters either. I am looking for some (i call them simple) answers, and I am hoping that someone here might help me. The project: I am doing a documentary of a precarious group of people and require equipment and know how. 1st question: What Camcorder should I look into. I have a budget of about 700 dollars, and am looking at a mic, and a software compliment for this camcorder. I am hearing alot of good things about the Canon Vixia, but I have no idea if the information is accurate. 2nd question: I have heard that Vegas Software would be above my grade for a documentary, but better to have it and not need it I always say. I want to eventually burn it to a dvd to watch, would Vegas work well for this and say normal burn software? 3rd question: With a documentary I am going to be interviewing people in some pretty noisy places, and would require the tools to turn down the volume levels of the area to better hear the subject's response. Which program would I use, or would it depend on the mic or camcorder? Any help would be appreciated... hbridge on "Firewire video transfer from camcorder to pc is pixelated" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/firewire-video-transfer-from-camcorder-to-pc-is-pixelated#post-60974 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:04:33 +0000 hbridge 60974@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I'm trying to transfer video from a Canon ZR800 camcorder to my pc using a 4-pin to 4-pin firewire. The pc recognizes the camcorder no problem, but as soon as I start the transfer process, the video image in the preview screens of both the camera and the pc show that the video is randomly pixelating as the video is transferring. When I disconnect the firewire connection the video image on the camera plays smoothly....plug it back into the pc with the cable and it pixelates. I have tried the camera and the cable on two different computers with the same result. Also tried turning off the lcd screen on the camera as the video is transferred and still see pixelation on the computer screen Is it likely that the cable is defective or am I missing something? Many thanks, Helen Matt on "Sony HDR-TD10 Stereo 3D Camcorder For Sale" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-hdr-td10-stereo-3d-camcorder-for-sale#post-73473 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:19:57 +0000 Matt 73473@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I have a 2 month old new open box sony hdr-td10 full hd, 3d camcorder for sale. I thought i would use it a bunch, but it turns out for me there is nothing interesting for me to film when it is freezing and snowing outside. There is 0 imperfections on the unit, the lens has never been touched. Opened and only used to test the 3d viewing on the lcd screen. Has all original accessories, box, manuals and software along with warranty cards (still under manufacturers 1 year warranty). I paid $1500 for the unit. If interested please make me an offer I live in Algonquin, IL. Zip Code 60102. I have a verified/confirmed paypal account to make the transaction with. Thanks. <img alt="Unit Powered On" src="http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i452/442convt/Sony%20HDR-TD10/DSC00051.jpg" height="480" width="640" /> <img alt="Top" src="http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i452/442convt/Sony%20HDR-TD10/DSC00049.jpg" height="480" width="640" /> <img alt="Body" src="http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i452/442convt/Sony%20HDR-TD10/DSC00048.jpg" height="480" width="640" /> <img alt="Lens" src="http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i452/442convt/Sony%20HDR-TD10/DSC00053.jpg" height="480" width="640" /> CKI on "Help me buy the right semi-pro camcorder" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-me-buy-the-right-semi-pro-camcorder#post-72761 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:40:38 +0000 CKI 72761@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Looking for a camcorder and really need some help. My old Canon XM2 (GL2) is just not doing the job anymore, and I am tired of tapes and standard res. Not to mention it's starting to look antique, so it's not really giving me that professional confidence boost when I pull it out. What I am looking for is something like this: - Full HD avchd - Midsize with handle. Need a pro look for my business so a small one, won't do the job. - Record to SD card and/or internal memory (flash or HD) - Decent wide angle (or a cam to which a good wide-adapter can be bought at a reasonable price) - Decent battery time. - Heavy enough for steady handling, light enough to be able to shoot using the handle for some time. - Good low light quality as I will be shooting lots inside and not always with optimal light. - Generally speaking, image quality more important than audio quality. - Maximum price: Around 4,500 USD / 2.800 GBP These are the cams I have been looking at: - Sony HXR-NX70E - Canon XF100 - Panasonic AG-HMC40/41 - Sony NEX-VG2OEH The Sony HXR-NX70 gets great lowlight reviews, but it's expensive and I don't know if I would be paying for lots of stuff I will never need (like the jungle-thing, waterproof, dustproof etc) The Canon XF100 also at the very top of my budget, but seems like an overall great camera. The Panasonic is affordable and I think would certainly do the job had I always a perfect light set-up, but I am worried that the lense is small and that it does a bad job in less than great light. I am tempted by an offer right now of 2040 GBP for the camera + XLR-adapter + iPad. The Sony NEX-VG2, i Just saw this, looks different and interesting, but can't compare the lense really, so am fairly clueless. Any cams I have left out? And which of these would you suggest and why? (Note: Could not find a general camcorder forum, only brand specific ones. Please feel free to move this thread to any correct forum I might have missed.) Robin on "DSLR vs. Prosumer Camcorder?" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dslr-vs-prosumer-camcorder-1#post-72368 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:25:16 +0000 Robin 72368@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello, I am a student filmmaker and I am about to purchase a new camera. I am debating between a DLSR (something like the Canon 7d) or a prosumer camcorder (like the Canon XA10.) My budget is around $2,000 or so. I already have a digital camera (the Nikon d80, which is decent) so I am leaning towards a camcorder. I feel that since if I am trying to be a filmmaker and not a photographer a DSLR is not the right direction to go. However, a lot of my friends have and recommend them because they are versatile (in terms of lenses and whatnot.) Any comments or advice? Is there another brand that I should consider? Do you have any other recommendations for cameras? (Just a note as far as my post production goes-- I edit on final cut pro 6 and have a 1 TB external hard drive.) karimba45 on "Confused. ini dv to DVD issues" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/confused-ini-dv-to-dvd-issues#post-73063 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:26:30 +0000 karimba45 73063@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi all, I had a JVC mini dv camcorder. been taking video of my kids for years. Started to download to DVD and noticed issues with quality. I bought a second hand samsung to download with. am now getting pixelation on the right hand side. Borrowed a canon camcorder from a friend and although it can playback really well but whilst downloading my computer ejects the dvd after about 20 minutes. What ami doing wrong? Ive tried a cleaning tape on the samsung, no use. Bill Dillon on "SD in 16:9" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sd-in-169#post-72463 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:23:56 +0000 Bill Dillon 72463@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/  I have a consumer grade Panasonic PV-GS90P camcorder.  One of the setup options on it is aspect ratio 16:9 or 4:3.  I've always had it set on 4:3 and always had standard definition televisions in the house.  We now have two high definition TVs.  Is there any pluses or minuses to changing the aspect ratio to 16:9?  Am I taking the same number of pixels and spreading them out?  This is a newbie question but that's how guys like me learn.  From the pros. Thank you Ahmad on "What to shoot ?" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-to-shoot#post-72097 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:58:33 +0000 Ahmad 72097@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello, i am a beginner photographer i want to get into videography but i just want to know something before i buy a camera, If i won't shoot weddings or events what will i shoot ?? i mean, in photography you can shoot anything like landscapes or anything but in videography if there's nothing happening, what will i shoot ?? i need ur advice :) ktbproductions on "A Sony HVR Z5U camcorder or a HDSLR 5D?" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-sony-hvr-z5u-camcorder-or-a-hdslr-5d#post-70483 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:03:57 +0000 ktbproductions 70483@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I currently own a sony hvr z5u camcorder. But I'm looking to purchase another video recorder for my growing production company at this time. With the HDSLR cameras on the rise in the industry for both video and photography. Im stuck between another sony z5u or a hdslr 5d. Can anyone help me with this by giving me input on the pros and cons between the two. To give me insight on which would be the better purchase. All comments would be greatly appreciated. dawn on "Help!! Watching home movie via laptop is very poor quality." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-watching-home-movie-via-laptop-is-very-poor-quality#post-70348 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 05:37:07 +0000 dawn 70348@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi can you help. I have recently been given a samsung hyper dis 65x camcorder. I used it for the first time this weekend videoing my daughter show jumping with her horse. When i got home and watched it through the tv the picture quality was fine. Removed memory card and watched it on my laptop….quality also very good. However when i uploaded and saved onto my computer using the software provided the quality on playback was very poor. The horses legs and show jumps seemed to be moving about in small square blocks. Every now and again the main image in the video is clear and the surrounding images are jumping about. Any suggestions greatly appriciated d x kitty on "Cheapest camcorder with XLR input(s)??" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cheapest-camcorder-with-xlr-inputs#post-70158 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:11:22 +0000 kitty 70158@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I'd please like to know what is the cheapest camcorder with XLR input(s). Thanks! djnproduction on "DSLR vs. Prosumer camcorder" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dslr-vs-prosumer-camcorder#post-62211 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:34:24 +0000 djnproduction 62211@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello, I'm rather new to videography as a business and am currently saving up from some gear via photography and renting video equipment.. I just recently found a group of film makers who use only dslr as video cameras which is a nice option because it's multi use and you get the nice DoF.. So here is my question, I mainly do wedding and party videography and was wondering if the traditional 3ccd prosumer is the best option or would a dslr rig be any good for weddings? I mean does it really just come down to preference or are there some strong advantages for not using a dslr for this type of shooting? John on "What Camera Should I Get?" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-camera-should-i-get#post-69459 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:02:33 +0000 John 69459@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello, i am a young filmmaker that needs a new camera. I wanted a Canon Vixia HV40, but i dont have a firewire port on my laptop. I want an HD camera that easy to use but has features that i can control the exposure and white balance to make my movies look better. I want to pay under 1000, so i have money left for other things, but i thought i would come here because i know the people on this forum are very knowledge full and have all been in my place at some point in their life. so if anyone can tell me the name of a decent priced HD Camcorder thats good for yong filmmaker, Thank you! -John Robert Runyon on "Help with a Vlog camcorder on my bike" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-with-a-vlog-camcorder-on-my-bike#post-69016 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:18:36 +0000 Robert Runyon 69016@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I ride Motorcycle and I do what's called Vlogging. I like to record my rides and commentate during my ride. I am looking for an external mic, no shake feature. I will mount this on my bike, some shake is acceptable, I have been looking high and low for this product. I have tried the VADO HD, the Kodak i8 not what I want. Is there any products out there that fit this bill. I don't want to spend the kings ransom either but I do know that for something decent it will cost something. Just wanted to have some options to look over so that I know what I need to spend and also get the best bang for my buck. CTMalone on "Writer/Director in need of a Camera. Suggestions?" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/writerdirector-in-need-of-a-camera-suggestions#post-67571 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:41:47 +0000 CTMalone 67571@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I"ve recently graduated with a film degree from the University of North Texas. Unlike many of my fellow students, I wasn't blessed with the financial ability to buy a camera (or have one purchased for me) upon graduation. SO, I find myself as a director without anything to direct with! I'm looking for a camera (DSLR or otherwise) that would be affordable on a shoestring budget like mine. I can swing from $1000.00 to $1500.00, approximately. A starting kit (body, zoom lens, etc) is all I really need for now. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Maribeth Christensen on "HELP Purchasing a Camcorder to use with Articulate!" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-purchasing-a-camcorder-to-use-with-articulate#post-68138 Fri, 20 May 2011 10:10:41 +0000 Maribeth Christensen 68138@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi All, I am looking to purchase a camcorder for use with the Articulate E-Learning Software. I will need the camcorder to be able to: - Shoot training vignettes (for example, a discussion between a professional and a client) - Have good audio capabilities (we have a Snowball mic, so being compatible with this would be awesome!) - Compatible with PCs (and have some video editing software if possible) - Is easy to use (I am by no means an expert) We would like to keep the cost relatively low (around $500) tops but cannot seem to find anything beyond a pocket cam (which I have been advised may not be the best bet for my needs). Any help or advice that could be provided would be greatly appreciated! Maribeth tlarmproductions on "AG-HMC40" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ag-hmc40#post-54776 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:51:46 +0000 tlarmproductions 54776@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi, I'm Tyler. Im going to college for video production soon. I'm debating what camcorder to get. I really like the Panasonic AG-HMC40 because of all the reviews i read about it were good. It's a great deal at only 2000 dollars too. I was also looking at the JVC GZ HD7U, but i dont like the .tod format. I have a macbook pro and i use final cut express. I just want an advanced camcorder that is not to complicated and will last me through college. Is the Panasonic AG-HMC40 a generally good camcorder? I really like it but i need to know if ifs a good camcorder. Thank you Will on "ImageMixer 3 Problem" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/imagemixer-3-problem#post-67452 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:10:53 +0000 Will 67452@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello, I have a Canon VIXIA HF20 HD Camcorder. And I want to be able to upload the HD files directly to youtube from Imagemixer, Without changing to standard definition. How can this be done? Thanks Arian on "HD-camcorder for recording plays" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-camcorder-for-recording-plays#post-66712 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 03:20:58 +0000 Arian 66712@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hey guys i'm looking for a digital camcorder to record plays. It should have - HD video (720p or even 1080p) - recording time up to 2 hrs (-> internal harddrive with good storage) - good low light capacity - manual focus Any suggestions? My budget: up to 1000$. If there are any good AND cheap camcorders (around 300$) i would consider buying 3 of them, having the opportunity to shoot from different angles. Thanks alot oh, don't worry about the microphone, i have a zoom H1 that does a great job. :) kylekap on "Trying to decide on a prosumer camcorder, but concerned with P2 workflow." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/trying-to-decide-on-a-prosumer-camcorder-but-concerned-with-p2-workflow#post-65988 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:12:44 +0000 kylekap 65988@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello everyone. I'm new here, but I love the site and I love the forums. I've worked in independent film for about 4 years, but mostly as a co-producer and sometimes Unit Production Manager. I'm just now getting my hands dirty with the technical stuff. I've shot weddings before and want to buy a prosumer camcorder for future weddings and short movies. The whole wedding thing kind of rules out the DSLRs that are so popular now. I've been leaning toward Panasonic. Particularly the HPX-170. But I'm concerned with using the P2 technology. I wanted to edit via FCE 4.0 on my Macbook Pro, but I'm discovering FCE doesn't support P2. I'm wary to try upgrading to Final Cut Studio for fear it will slow my laptop down immensely. But I also wanted the CCD sensors vs. the CMOS that Sony and Canon are putting in all their cameras now, which leaves Panasonic as my only option. I looked at the HVX200 because it records P2 AND Mini-DV but I want a camera that records 1080p and 24p, and I feel like there is no perfect option for what I want. Here's what I want to do: Price - $2000-$4000 XLR inputs 1080p and 24p 1/3" CCD (ideally) Any ideas? Please help! I'm drowning in specs. gordyh1 on "Canon GL2 vs XL1S" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-gl2-vs-xl1s#post-65250 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:10:01 +0000 gordyh1 65250@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi everyone, i am looking to buy my first prosumer/ professional camcorder and these 2 camcorders have come up a lot. I will mainly be using it for school work. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which one i should get? Thanks Mightytaiger on "Deciding between Canon cams, help?" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/deciding-between-canon-cams-help#post-64982 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:23:29 +0000 Mightytaiger 64982@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello! I am new on this forum and I'm starting film school in a couple of weeks. One of the materials I will need for this semester is, of course, a camera. My school suggests <a title="Canon ZR960 Camcorder" href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/597358-REG/Canon_3543B001_ZR960_MiniDV_Camcorder_.html/">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/597358-REG/Canon_3543B001_ZR960_MiniDV_Camcorder_.html/</a> but I can use another camcorder as long as it can perform the same tasks or more. I read the reviews on it and it seems to be a nice camera but for casual use and I would like to get a camera that I will be able to use in future projects such as short films and documentaries, instead of buying a basic one now and then having to buy another one. I saw this other Canon on sale and the reviews seem to be better. A bit more money but it seems that I would get a lot more (?) <a title="Canon Vixia HF M30 Dual Flash Memory" href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/671645-REG/Canon_4355B001_VIXIA_HF_M30_Dual.html">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/671645-REG/Canon_4355B001_VIXIA_HF_M30_Dual.html</a> I don't know as of yet what exact projects we will be doing during the semester but I do know that there will be a lot of file transferring to the computer in order to upload it on the class forum. - I have a MacBookPro7,1- so I was also wondering if flash memory was easier for this or if MiniDV was a better option. If anyone could let me know which camcorder is a better option or direct me to another better deal, I would really appreciate it! Thank you. :) ohshowproductions on "PANASONIC PV-GS39 CAMCORDER FOR SALE USED" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-pv-gs39-camcorder-for-sale-used#post-64777 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:26:27 +0000 ohshowproductions 64777@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Panasonic Camcorder PV-GS39 plus Extras! This camcorder is used in excellent working condition, it was purchased brand new 4 years ago and was used sparingly, used primarily as a mini-dv deck used to capture mini-dv tapes onto my computer for editing. * Please note: camcorder comes without the strap attached to it, I cut it off because I used it mostly for capturing video and the strap was always in my way. This auction comes with all of the following: (1) Panasonic PV-GS39 Camcorder (with 30x optical zoom, and still photo capability) Camcorder Battery (CGR DUO6 Li-Ion) (1) AC adapter/battery charger with plug in cables (1) AV Cord (1) Firewire Cord (for capturing video for editing) (1) Mini DV camcorder digital video head cleaner (used only a few times) (5) Panasonic Professional (DVM63) Mini DV tapes (These tapes were used one time only and stored in plastic cases, never recorded over or de-magnetized, or bulk erased. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170590060699&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT">LISTED ON EBAY</a> Bill on "Micing an interview" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/micing-an-interview#post-64447 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:13:16 +0000 Bill 64447@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Can anyone recommend a good solution for micing a camcorder to record sound in front and behind the camera. Obviously a shotgun mic works great for the subject in front of the camera, but if the person doing the recording is also asking the questions, the shotgun mic attenuates and destorts the volume. My current solution is to use 2 mics, a shotgun and a wireless lavalier for the interviewer behind the camera. The only problem with it is that it requres more components to merge the 2 signals, and it's cumbersome to set up and adjust properly. Does anyone have any alternative approaches that they recommend? lbochs on "Help choosing a camcorder" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-choosing-a-camcorder-1#post-63412 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:04:00 +0000 lbochs 63412@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I have been doing a lot of research on several used prosumer camcorders. For example: Canon xl1, xl2, and gl2, and the Panasonic dvx100. I want to stay in the $1,000 price range. I intend to use the camera primarily for youth sports applications. I know these cameras are probably overkill for that application... I'm trying to decice if I should go that route, or just go with a good new hand-held model like the Canon Vixia HF S21, which allows you to shoot in 24p, 30p, or 60i. (just like the dvx100). I also don't want to invest a ton of money in NLE software. Please let me know if I'm going overboard with the prosumer models I'm considering, based on what I can get with a newer model and my limited budget for video editing software. If it helps to know, my laptop has 1.86 GHz and 1 GB of RAM. No idea if that's good enough. Thanks for helping to educate a real newbie!!! romeo.cormier on "Follow focus for Canon Vixia HF S21 ?" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/follow-focus-for-canon-vixia-hf-s21#post-60986 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:44:03 +0000 romeo.cormier 60986@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Would a follow focus, like the Zacuto, fit on Canon's new camcorder: HF S21? pbaburic on "Best of Canon or Panasonic in FCE?" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-of-canon-or-panasonic-in-fce#post-57768 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:25:33 +0000 pbaburic 57768@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I want to buy Canon or Panasonic new Camcorder, work in Final Cut Express and looking for best between Canon HV30, HF S20 and HF S200 and Panasonic HDC-TM700. I live in Croatia and until today, I usually worked with Panasonic NV-GS180 (PV-GS180 in NTSC format). Seems like new Panasonic HDC-TM700 will be the best solution for me (1200usd), but miniDV Canon camcorder HV30 was my old love... What do you think? Petar Janina on "Kodak PlaySport" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/kodak-playsport#post-57452 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:40:17 +0000 Janina 57452@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello, I just bought a PlaySoort and already tested it underwater. Have a look at my HD videos :) <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxjnQJRjRjs" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxjnQJRjRjs</a> camgeek32 on "HD Blu-ray cam" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-blu-ray-cam#post-42299 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:30:22 +0000 camgeek32 42299@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Â Does anyone here have experience with Blu Ray camcorders - specifcally the Hitachi models?Â Some of the reviews I read for the DZ-BD9HA haven't been great but supposedly they've made a lot of improvements with the DZ-BD10HA? Â I found a coupon code for 20% off ("SAVEBIG" at <a href="http://www.hitachibd.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.hitachibd.com</a>) but not sure - I don't really know enough about Blu-Ray in general to know if the technology is worth the price.Â Any advice?Â Thanks! sk8brdr4life699 on "Sony HVR-V1U and Canon xl2" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-hvr-v1u-and-canon-xl2#post-56483 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:52:23 +0000 sk8brdr4life699 56483@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I am filming an indoor fashion show and have the choice between filming with a Sony HVR-V1U (in DV format, not HDV) and a canon xl2. what do you reccomend, i am not familiar with either camera