Small, third camera for two hmc150s

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DNathan

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I'm looking to sell my clunker hmc70 to get a small (pry a compact) cam in order to get roving shots once I establish my hmc150 on the groom. I like the idea of a compact with a 35mm adapter (with a flip hack) and a wide angle lens. I want to get groom-perspective shots and recessional shots. I *think* I can avoid using rails.

I'm looking at two cams:
Sony HDR-XR200V w/ 1/5" Exmor™ CMOS sensor. (specs)

Panasonic's rival offering, the HDC-HS250K, has a 1/4.1" MOS, better white balance options (neither have manual). It uses SDs instead of mini whatevers. (specs)

I'd thought about the GH1, but I'm not a photographer and don't want to look like one! The Panny takes 10.6mp stills, which is more than enough for around the house.

Thoughts?
 
Get the GH1. There is not enough light in a church for a DOF adapter and a small sensor camcorder. Mount a microphone on the GH1 so it doesn't look like a still camera.
 
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Yeh I say gh1 also. Small chips and adpater? Hope u have LOTS of light. Plus u get better dof and nice lens choices...less hassle with rails, no need to flip hack and a darn good image. The chance of being mistaken for a photographer concerns u so much?
Then pimp or gh1 with a mattbox and cheap but usable (proaim)follow focus.
 
Here in Phoenix almost all of our weddings are outdoors, so we would only use the compact in good light. Even so, the sun does go down...I'm having a hard time comparing low light capabilities between the GH1 (specs) and the Panny. How do I compare a 12.1-megapixel 4/3-type Live MOS sensor with the Panny's 1.41 MOS?

I don't want to show up with a DSLR because I don't want photographers to think I'm invading their turf. Most of our referrals come from photographers.

Also, instead of $1599, the camcorders are $899, which helps.
 
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