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#1
nolonemo - Posted 4:21 pm PDT 08/19/08 (840 Posts)
Insane price on a fine tape-based camera. Image quality is spectacular, but camera motor noise can be intrusive in quiet shooting situations.
#2
Spankyshay - Posted 5:15 pm PDT 08/19/08 (88 Posts)
Over $150 less than what I paid...
It was worth every penny at $775.
It was worth every penny at $775.
#3
apexi350z - Posted 6:43 pm PDT 08/19/08 (361 Posts)
overpriced! get the ActionHD.
#4
GreenScreen - Posted 7:31 pm PDT 08/19/08 (149 Posts)
I have the HV20 which is essentially the same camera minus a 30P mode. It's a stunningly good image for a consumer level camera. It even works pretty well in lower light. It's got a full range of manual controls, some more ergonomic than others, and numerous shooting modes. It captures HD to miniDV tapes which makes editing a snap.
The tape noise on the audio can be intrusive when one is indoors. I have an external microphone attached which alleviates the problem, but it's not something one always wants to use. If a little tape noise will bother you than look for a camera that captures on SD cards.
The HV30 is the camera of choice for the serious hobbyist who's willing to invest a little time to learn its myriad other features.
This is a great price for it.
The tape noise on the audio can be intrusive when one is indoors. I have an external microphone attached which alleviates the problem, but it's not something one always wants to use. If a little tape noise will bother you than look for a camera that captures on SD cards.
The HV30 is the camera of choice for the serious hobbyist who's willing to invest a little time to learn its myriad other features.
This is a great price for it.
#5
goosegimlet - Posted 8:55 am PDT 08/20/08 (22 Posts)
Ditto on the HV20. Love it to death. The only thing i don't like about these model is that when using the eye sight instead of the lcd to square up your shoot, it's a little uncomfortable. There is no rubber around the eye piece. I rarely use it anyways. Besides this little nit pick, it's on bad ass camera for the money. A friend of mine prefers the film I took at his wedding over the videographers. Need I say more?
#6
sjaxkingpin - Posted 10:35 pm PDT 08/22/08 (15 Posts)
nice camera.. I was going to hold out for the HF100 (same thing but SD Card storage) but at that price.
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