Wanting New Cam::::::

[cjogo]

Looking for Cam :: has at least a 30mm lens for wide --works fairly well in low light -- allows LANC --Not tape and not AVCHD--- using only XP Intel w/ 4gb...........We are coming from years of a Sony TRV 20 ---great camcorder just not that quality in low light>> and the 1 hour limitation.

Any ideas

[edDV]

Buy a good used Sony VX-2000 or VX-2100 (includes wide lens).

For > 1 hr. record to a Focus FireStore or a laptop.

Or this HVRDR60
http://www.audiolines.com/Video-Gear/VJ-Gear/Video-Hardware/Sony-HVRDR60-HDV-HARD-DISK-RECORDER

[cjogo]

Buy a good used Sony VX-2000 or VX-2100 (includes wide lens).

For > 1 hr. record to a Focus FireStore or a laptop.

Or this HVRDR60
http://www.audiolines.com/Video-Gear/VJ-Gear/Video-Hardware/Sony-HVRDR60-HDV-HARD-DISK-RECORDER

Thanks .. the HVRDR60 sounds great ..but out of my budget .....will look into a SOny VX though~!

[cjogo]

The SONY is a tape cam -- so that won't work.... we film theater/orchestra /bands , many have a duration longer than a hour session . ALready have that problem for years of trying to change tape. I used 3/4 VHS in the 80's with 36 lb cameras on my shoulder and the low light meant 3pm in the afternoon

[edDV]

Then forget about LANC.

How do you use LANC?

[cjogo]

I have a fluid head with handle allowing zoom controls, etc <<< plugs into a LANC jack on SOny ( and some Canons ,,,,,, I believe )

[edDV]

I have a fluid head with handle allowing zoom controls, etc <<< plugs into a LANC jack on SOny ( and some Canons ,,,,,, I believe )

LANC has been dropped from the newer cams.

You can record DV direct to a Focus FireStore disk or to a computer with Firewire port.

[cjogo]

Any thing available on the market ::: besides the ultra-expensive SONY HVRD 60 ??

[edDV]

The DV recording hard drives are expensive because they need to implement a deck with user interface and control. Focus Firestore is the top brand. Still when a used DV camera + Firestore are budgeted, the cost is still less than a flash based prosumer camcorder only. Flash media is very expensive.

Further, in larger cities, you can rent a Firestore.

[cjogo]

Maybe we should look into a XP 10in laptop --dedicated with Vegas or Pinnacle -- firewire ready and 3gb ram ... under $500 used for sure ..thanks

[edDV]

Maybe we should look into a XP 10in laptop --dedicated with Vegas or Pinnacle -- firewire ready and 3gb ram ... under $500 used for sure ..thanks

When recording to a laptop, I always use tapes as well for backup. Tape changes take about 20 sec.

[cjogo]

Worst part of a TRV 20 --the tapes load from the bottom ~!! Off the tripod ..then pop out the old .......

looking for an upgrade -- just the next generation would probably suffice >>>will search ////////

[edDV]

Worst part of a TRV 20 --the tapes load from the bottom ~!! Off the tripod ..then pop out the old .......

looking for an upgrade -- just the next generation would probably suffice >>>will search ////////

The Canon HV20/30/40 load from the top. Not sure of the Z series.

Most of the Sony's load from the top.