replacing my HV20's (by Friday) at DVinfo.net

Scott Brickert · February 9th, 2010, 09:40 AM

Last July I had three HV20's, knew them, liked them, they were fine for my level of landscape and event work, plenty of happy clients.

In August I dropped one and broke it. So I was limping a bit, but OK for events. A couple weeks ago the remaining two were stolen in Costa Rica.

So, I arrive home last night and I get a call today for an event on Saturday.

I'm looking at tapeless, 24p, external mic, at least one with a long zoom, avoiding an internal hard drive or DVD, preferring memory-both internal and cards. Must have low light performance similar to the HV20. I'd need at least two by Friday.

I was planning on a leisurely month of research, but now it's a couple days. Would anyone recommend a Vixia or two for the task?

thanks

Chris Hurd · February 9th, 2010, 09:47 AM

Hi Scott, it's really too bad that the new VIXIA HF S21 isn't shipping yet -- it would suit your needs perfectly:

Canon USA Introduces New VIXIA Lineup

In my opinion, I think you should borrow or buy some used HV20 / 30 / 40 models for the interim until the HF S21 becomes available.

Scott Brickert · February 10th, 2010, 01:47 PM

I went with three HV30 refurbs from B+H at $480 apiece.

I liked the Canon HF-S10 and the Panasonic HDC-TM300, as well as the new models.

We'll see what the Spring and early Summer hold in terms of business and great deals.

February 9th, 2010, 09:40 AM	#1
Scott Brickert Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Crested Butte, CO Posts: 421	replacing my HV20's (by Friday) Last July I had three HV20's, knew them, liked them, they were fine for my level of landscape and event work, plenty of happy clients. In August I dropped one and broke it. So I was limping a bit, but OK for events. A couple weeks ago the remaining two were stolen in Costa Rica. So, I arrive home last night and I get a call today for an event on Saturday. I'm looking at tapeless, 24p, external mic, at least one with a long zoom, avoiding an internal hard drive or DVD, preferring memory-both internal and cards. Must have low light performance similar to the HV20. I'd need at least two by Friday. I was planning on a leisurely month of research, but now it's a couple days. Would anyone recommend a Vixia or two for the task? thanks __________________ Scott The Mystery Travel Show

February 9th, 2010, 09:47 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 23,597 Images: 513	Hi Scott, it's really too bad that the new VIXIA HF S21 isn't shipping yet -- it would suit your needs perfectly: Canon USA Introduces New VIXIA Lineup In my opinion, I think you should borrow or buy some used HV20 / 30 / 40 models for the interim until the HF S21 becomes available. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DV Info Net Sponsors \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 10th, 2010, 01:47 PM	#3
Scott Brickert Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Crested Butte, CO Posts: 421	I went with three HV30 refurbs from B+H at $480 apiece. I liked the Canon HF-S10 and the Panasonic HDC-TM300, as well as the new models. We'll see what the Spring and early Summer hold in terms of business and great deals. __________________ Scott The Mystery Travel Show

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