DVX vs XL2

[VermilionFilms]

ok im new to this site but im sure this has been ask a million times but i need to know which to buy so im going to ask it again (sry) the canon Xl2 or the Panasonic DVX100B? everyone keeps telling me that the DVX is a better camera but from test footage ive seen it either looks like a home movie or has a 35mm adapter.

i don't have enough money for a xh a1 or an HVX (wish i did) or any camera that can film in HD so please dont bring them up it makes me sad

 

[Huy Vu]

Either camera works just fine. Neither will give you the automatic film look. They cost about the same used so you can't go wrong with either one.

 

[mik]

I was in you shoes two years ago.... but then i decided for the XL2; i really like the shape and size more (sometimes appearence count) than the dvx. Is a bit less wide angle than the dvx but i shot at least 5 short without needing a wide angle lens. The best thing you can do is to try both and see what works better for you.

 

[peetdevos]

I also had to choose, but since I'm an Indy filmmaker, I had to go with the 16x9 CCD (anamorphic) of the XL2. Wide screen is not standard on the DVX. The XL2 is an amazing camera and I really like it (after 2 years still like it). I use a wide-angle adaptor for wide shots. If you do your setup correctly, you will get and images that is very close to film.