Best Video Quality Camera

[salolinkpdig8]

I was just curious as to what camera, type, or whatever, do you think has the best video quality....I am considering getting a new one, and the video quality is my biggest concern. Thanks a lot for your help.

[lordsmurf]

For under $1000.00 USD ...

... I'm quite fond of the Canon ZR-90 DV camera.

The 3CCD cameras are "theoretically the best" but the consumer level ones are not that much better than a really good single chip. The DIGIC in the Canon is what make the difference on it.

... for your typical home movies.

[Sillyname]

Not to take lordsmurf's post for granted but the Panasonic PV-GS400 is damn good. The first runs of it had motor noise showing up on the tape but they have fixed that now. Many people who bought it as a backup camera find themselves using it exclusively. Camcorderinfo.com gave it their highest rating. It's got a focus ring that can control focus, zoom, shutter speed, aperture, gain, and white balance!

[edDV]

The Panasonic 3CCD's are getting good reviews but like anything, every model has tradeoffs.

You didn't mention a budget. "Best" is meaningless without a $ qualifier and a statement of intended use.

Read the reviews here.
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/
http://www.dvspot.com/
http://www.epinions.com/