Hi im new to filmmaking.net
sony HVR-HD1000U: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665551067
Sony Handycam HDR-XR200V: http://www.cnet.com.au/sony-handycam-hdr-xr200v-339294803.htm
I having trouble under standing these 2 cameras. both are expensive and the sony HVR-HD1000U is abit older I think. can some one help me to which one i should have my eyes on or even introduce me to a better valued camera. Im planning to make a documentary, though some might think that I can just use any camera, I want to make one that has good picture and sound. My plan/hope is to get this documentary on air...
thx
The XR200V doesn?t have a mic input. The built in mic uses the 5.1
surround feature. This is a fancy way of saying it picks up
everything in all directions. It?s a nice consumer camera with a
fair image quality but it?s almost fully automatic. Meaning you
will have no control over iris, shutter, white balance or focus.
If you?re looking for a camera that will automatically do
everything for you, this one is fine. If you want control over
what you?re shooting, this camera isn?t the one.
I have used the HD1000. I like the shoulder mount because I have
been a professional camera operator for several years - that?s
what I?m used to. It has a mic input, which is very important, a
nice lens with a focus ring and manual controls.
Check out these threads:
http://www.filmmaking.net/fnetforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7034
http://www.filmmaking.net/fnetforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6195
http://www.filmmaking.net/fnetforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6316
http://www.filmmaking.net/fnetforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4527
http://www.filmmaking.net/fnetforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4479
http://www.filmmaking.net/fnetforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4183
http://www.filmmaking.net/fnetforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4555
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thx for the help, really appreciate it. =)
