The Digital Video Information Network - View Single Post - Optura 50 vs. Sony HDR-HC3

Michael Wisniewski · March 1st, 2006, 04:35 PM

If you need more control over the camera to be creative, you're better off with the Optura 50, or in the HDV realm, take a look at the Sony HC1 or the A1U.

The HC3 in its' base configuration is consumer oriented, giving you less control over the camcorder.

* fyi: The ZR can only be used as a deck for SD tapes, it won't work with an HDV recording.

March 1st, 2006, 04:35 PM	#3
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,217 Images: 32	If you need more control over the camera to be creative, you're better off with the Optura 50, or in the HDV realm, take a look at the Sony HC1 or the A1U. The HC3 in its' base configuration is consumer oriented, giving you less control over the camcorder. * fyi: The ZR can only be used as a deck for SD tapes, it won't work with an HDV recording. __________________ Your instruments: your voice, your body, your imagination. For quick answers: Search dvinfo.net \| The best in the business: dvinfo.net Sponsors