Deployed Soldier needs Docmentary Advice

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Christopher Feder

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Ok, After reading some threads regarding Documentary's I am now a little concerned. After startig a thread on another fourm I was able to narrow my camera selection down to the follwoing: DVX100B, Sony PD170, Canon GL or XL Series or the Canon HV30. Now, after conversations and reading reviews I determined that the Canon HV30 was not for me. I guess what I was looking for was the 24p and 60i features. This is why I decided on the DVX and PD170. NOW, with that being said, here is my situation and give me some more feedback regarding my chocies. I am a Soldier serving with the US Army in Afghanistan. I do not have the financing nor do I have the capibility of purchasing the camera that the History Channel would get. I have a Panasonic SDR-H200 which I am using right now. I want to get the DVX or 170 for use in interviews, base footage and everyday activity. The DVX or 170 will not be used for combat, thats what I have the SDR and 3 other cheap cmaeras for. I have a professional production company back home (Philadelphia) offering their services for editing for free so im not worried about that. What I am concerned about now is that will the DVX or 170 work for me?!? HD Cameras are way out of my price range and the smaller HD handhelds won't do what I need to be done. I want a camera with the capibility of an external Mic, Light and headphones.

Ideas, Suggestions, Opinions?!?!?!

If I am able to get a big name "Military Channel etc"to pick up this project what should I do NOW rather then later. I have some books on order but mail takes a month to get to me.

What do you think?

(PS) Where would one go for a donation of a camera???
 
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I would say the DVX would be fine. Iraq In Fragments was an Oscar nominated documentary shot on the DVX by another DVXuser member James Longley.

Good luck on your deployment and safe return.
 
The PD170 is a very good camera and built tough. It won't natively shoot progressive scan images (60i is pretty much all you get). But given the subject matter, I think it should be adequate.
 
The PD170 works well in combination with the DVX100. The 170 is flat-out amazing in low light and night situations.

Look forward to seeing your story,

Andrew
 
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