AG-DVC30 as 2nd camera

[Erin_sisk@brown.edu]

Hello DVX users out there, this is my first post although I've been reading this site for quite awhile and learned a lot so thanks!

I have the 100a and love it! I am looking into getting a 2nd camera for weddings. I just want to set one up on a tripod during the ceremony, it would not be a manned camera and would not be used for the rest of the wedding. I'd be shooting 60i on the 100A, so I'm wondering if I could get away with using the AG-DVC30 as a second camera or if I'm better off buying a used DVX 100. Has anyone had experience combining footage from these two? Is it close enough? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Best, Erin

 

[bilgami]

ag-dvc30 as 2nd cam

ag-dvc30 as 2nd cam

The gs400 is a perfect 2nd cam or if you can still find a dvc80 those are great cams for weddings.

 

[Erin_sisk@brown.edu]

Thanks for the suggestions! I looked into those camcorders and they seem like they could be good, less expensive alternatives. Is the footage from these similar enough to the DVX 100 in typical indoor daytime lighting? I don't want to use something that will look drastically different...