The gigantic "which camera should I buy" thread!

[Bruce S. Yarock]

Sony FS100 with the sony 18-200 lens and the f2,8 wide angle sony lens with the super wide angle (11mm) adapter. Camera and both lenses should run around 6k.
That's what I shoot with.
Bruce
Yarock Productions

[Sara Jourhmane]

Thanks Bruce.

Initially, I was shying away from FS100 due to awkward form factor.

[Nate Haustein]

I'm not sure if the 18-200 would be quick enough aperture wise at F6.3/200mm for extensive indoor work. I mean, the camera can do it with gain and all, but I can't help but think that an EX1R would just be...easier? Not to mention the power zoom and faster lens. Just as long as you're fine with SxS cards.

I just got done doing some event work with AF100 and 70-200mm F2.8 and it is a CHALLENGE to keep speakers in focus with the large sensor. I take it these seminars don't necessarily need to be "pretty" but instead functional and more or less seamless. It will still look good! I'm also assuming that the person recording them doesn't necessary want to spend a ton of effort follow focusing, zooming, etc.

[Sara Jourhmane]

Thanks Nate.

I would suggest to them a couple of SD Card Adapters instead of SXS cards for EX1R.

Also I am looking into upcoming GY-HM650U.

JVC is touting F11 sensitivity at @2000 lux for 1/3' Sensors.

[Sara Jourhmane]

Not too many places have these cameras in stock.

Is samy's camera a reliable place?

[Kenneth Maultsby]

Looking to upgrade to a more professional camcorder. I am using a Sony HDR-CX 550V now but as do more projects thank to my mother in-law pass the word out to all her relatives and after completing some vacations and my Mother in-law 70th Birthday I see that I need a better camcorder. I do a lot of kids soccer and other sports Air shows special events etc. I would like to keep the price below $3600. But if I have to save some more so be it. Looking at the Panasonic AG-AC130 Sony HDR AX2000 and the Canon XF 105. Would love to here from others who may own these cameras what is the advantage and this advantage of the three. My editing system is Premier Pro CS6 But also have Avid Media Composer 6 on my system also.

[Doug Graham]

Sara...I rely on B&H for my camera purchases. Living in NYC, you can actually GO there, you lucky girl.

[Rob Cantwell]

i have a 'A' and 'B' cam, mostly for weddings and stuff, what i'm considering is a third camera locked off high up mostly.
I'm looking at the new GoPro3 but having some difficulty on deciding if it should be a 'Black Edition' or 'Silver Edition' anyone looking at these?

[Rob Cantwell]

ok
just answering my own 'which camera should I buy' question and i gotta say, in light of some talk of the cameras not working too well, i'm deferring any thoughts about GoPro for a few months at this stage, maybe might look at Sony's offering instead.
;-)