Sony HDV Cams question.

[ChristianPaprika]

I am looking for a site where I can comparing the specifications
of this camcorders. I wanna know whats the differences between
those cameras.

- Sony HDR-FX1
- Sony HDR-FX7
- Sony HVR-V1
- Sony HVR-Z1

- Sony DCR-VX2100

- Canon XH-A1

I am looking for an entry level of proffesional HD camcorder.
My budget is till maximum 3.000 Euro = 4.400 Dollar maximum.

Sony, Pana, Canon, JVC the brand is no mater. What You can
advice to buy in this money? (3000 Euro = 4400 Dollar)
I will have other budget for extra accessories, like more
accu, charger, wide-angle lens, head light, mic etc etc.

I can be happy if You post Me a list here with the types.

Thanx for advace,
Christian

[edDV]

SD DV or HDV formats?

Your first 4 are HDV, the VX2100 is DV (standard definition).

http://www.sonyhdvinfo.com/

[ChristianPaprika]

SD DV or HDV formats?

Your first 4 are HDV, the VX2100 is DV (standard definition).

http://www.sonyhdvinfo.com/

HDV format what is intresting for Me.
Thanx for attention
Christian

[edDV]

Add the Canon XH-A1 to your list. Depending on your circumtances, that is probably the best of the models listed. The Sony Z1 is an older design and would be overall second.

[ChristianPaprika]

I started to go deep in the entry level of professional
HDV camcorders. I really curios whats the different
between this 2 model.

- Sony HDR-FX1
- Sony HVR-V1

[ChristianPaprika]

Add the Canon XH-A1 to your list. Depending on your circumtances, that is probably the best of the models listed. The Sony Z1 is an older design and would be overall second.

Beautifull model, I really like to know the differences:

- Canon XH-A1
- Sony HDR-FX1
- Sony HVR-V1

[ChristianPaprika]

I find some intreising model: Sony PDW-F355 What is that?
Is already in the shops? And how much is cost.

[julitomg]

I started to go deep in the entry level of professional
HDV camcorders. I really curios whats the different
between this 2 model.

- Sony HDR-FX1
- Sony HVR-V1

The HVR-V1 is a more recent model, does not use CCDs, instead uses CMOS as imaging devices, also has more "PRO" features like XLR balanced audio inputs and separate manual recording level (L & R), more Time Code options and the possibilty to record in miniDVCAM tapes, while the FX1 has unbalanced audio (via stereo miniplug), fixed timecode, etc...The "Pro" version of it would be the HVR-Z1 wich includes the above mentioned features. So it´d be better to choose between HVR-V1 and HVR-Z1 (as far as Sony goes), and edDV is right, the Z1 is an older model and in some cases, more expensive than the newer model.

[ChristianPaprika]

I started to go deep in the entry level of professional
HDV camcorders. I really curios whats the different
between this 2 model.

- Sony HDR-FX1
- Sony HVR-V1

The HVR-V1 is a more recent model, does not use CCDs, instead uses CMOS as imaging devices, also has more "PRO" features like XLR balanced audio inputs and separate manual recording level (L & R), more Time Code options and the possibilty to record in miniDVCAM tapes, while the FX1 has unbalanced audio (via stereo miniplug), fixed timecode, etc...The "Pro" version of it would be the HVR-Z1 wich includes the above mentioned features. So it´d be better to choose between HVR-V1 and HVR-Z1 (as far as Sony goes), and edDV is right, the Z1 is an older model and in some cases, more expensive than the newer model.

Thank you JuliTomG,

I still have time till end of January, to buy My new camcorder.
And I still waiting the suggesstions for You guys. Is not a small
money for Me. I have to think twice till I buy.

Till now, the Sony HVR-V1 model the top of My list. And after
come the Sony HVR-Z1 and then the Sony HDR-FX1.

I still wanna find out where I can put in My list the Canon XH-A1.
I am a photographer, work with Canon 12 years. And I love
all Canon products. But I don't know good the camcorders.

Thanx
Chris

[julitomg]

Canon makes great camcorders, however I have more experience with Sony cameras (over 13 years from consumer to prosumer to Pro, Hi8, miniDV, DVCAM, Betacam SP, BetacamDigital, etc..) so I can´t tell much about Canon products. If I had the money right now I´d buy either a Sony HVR-V1 or Sony HDR-FX7 (again it´s the newer model, with CMOS sensors but without XLR audio in, etc...) In other words my personal list would be (in that order):
1.- Sony HVR-V1
2.- Sony HVR-Z1
3.- Sony HDR-FX7
4.- Sony HDR-FX1
Note that the first two are Pro models (XLR audio, etc..)and therefore more expensive, the last two although prosumer models share with their "bigger" brothers important features like the image sensors or the Carl Zeiss optics so I wouldn´t mind having to opt for one of the later.
And speaking of audio inputs, you can always buy later an adapter like this:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/412996-REG/Beachtek_DXAFX_DXA_FX_Audio_Adapter_for.html

But it depends how are you planing to record your sound or how important is it in your shooting (that´s a whole new chapter)
Going back to camcorders in general, here´s a good place to look:

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/

Good luck

[julitomg]

I find some intreising model: Sony PDW-F355 What is that?
Is already in the shops? And how much is cost.

Wow ..I just looked it up, major leagues...XDCAM format and quite beyond the budget you mention

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/524522-REG/Sony_PDW_F355L_PDW_F355L_XDCAM_HD_CAMCORDER.html

[ChristianPaprika]

I find some intreising model: Sony PDW-F355 What is that?
Is already in the shops? And how much is cost.

Wow ..I just looked it up, major leagues...XDCAM format and quite beyond the budget you mention

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/524522-REG/Sony_PDW_F355L_PDW_F355L_XDCAM_HD_CAMCORDER.html

LOL.. WOW.. Hmm.. Whats this what I find?

[edDV]

You haven't told us the kind of video you plan to shoot. If you can double your budget, the Panasonic AG-HVX200 becomes possible. Budget for expensive SD cards or a Firestore hard drive.

[ChristianPaprika]

You haven't told us the kind of video you plan to shoot. If you can double your budget, the Panasonic AG-HVX200 becomes possible. Budget for expensive SD cards or a Firestore hard drive.

Ohh noo, thanx.. Is amaizing model, I already find out a lot of from this Pana.
But is too expensive for Me. I prefer to spend 3.000 Euro = 4.400 Dollar for
a cheaper camcorder, and another part of the budget is go for extra accessories.
Like: accus, charger, wide-angle lens, stative and so on..