cheap 3ccd cams... best deal?

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emereica_zr

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well imn saving for a dvxB which i will not have before i go on vacation this summer so i want a nice little cheap 3ccd cam to hold me down and record my trip with while im saving for my b so i can just upgrade to the B when i get the money.. but i was just wondering what the cheapest 3ccd cams are... i know about the panny gs series like the gs 120 and that is great for its price and it produces great colors for such a tiny cam but if anyone has any ideas as to a cheap 3ccd camera please inform me
 
Since this cam is only for a short duration until you get the DVX, I'd suggest a second hand cam, something like a Canon GL1, a decent cam in its day.
 
The only caution I offer regarding the cheaper 3CCD cameras is regarding the audio section. Make sure that the unit you purchase can operate with an external microphone. I know the GS120 can, but some other ones cannot.

If for some reason you end up sticking with this camera longer than expected it would be a shame to not be able to use external microphones with it.

I would recommend the GS120, but any other GS line (the higher models) are just the GS120 and then some. I like the GL from Canon (nice glass, plus other features), and also the VX2100 from Sony. The problem with the GL & VX is that for that amount of money you're almost at a DVX. Depending how much cash you do have available you might be able to afford a used DVX100 right now (NBCShooter had one for sale for something like $1500).

Either way you go, good luck and happy shooting.

Jeremy
 
dvc30?

dvc30?

well how would a dvc30 compare to the dvx??? like if were to settle with a dvc as my final goal rather than the dvx100a... itd be much cheaper... but how would it compare??? if im looking to make some short films and build up my portfolio? is this the cam i want?
 
I bought the Sony HC1000 3CCD MiniDV camera for vacation videos and such. I bought it because:

1. It's a 3CCD camera.
2. It's one of the smallest 3CCD cameras made.
3. Native 16:9 CCD imager (no squeeze--no black bars; it's a true 16:9 imager!).
4. Several manufacturers make underwater housings specifically for the HC1000.
5. I like its cool swivel-handgrip--great for getting low angles.

I bought the Ikeliite mechanical Plexiglas housing for just under $1,200 for my HC1000--works and looks great. There are some other cheaper housings available too, plus the Ewa-Marine "plastic bag" kinda housing for not too much money.
 
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I love my Panasonic DVC 80 has 2 XLR inputs but doesn't shoot 24p.

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