Good Secondary Camera? at DVinfo.net

Steve Montoto · August 21st, 2003, 05:52 PM

Hello,

I have a Sony VX2000 that I am very happy with, and I am wanting to buy a secondary camera to use as Misc. Cam (tape transfer,Quick Home videos for wife to use and as a Secondary cam for weddings ect.)

Ive read posts about if I am going to be using a second cam, I need to make sure I get one that has similar color temp. to what my vx2000 is.

Any truth to that? If so what would you guys recommend with-out breaking the bank. Say $500-$750 or so.

Thanks,

Steve

Mike Rehmus · August 21st, 2003, 06:01 PM

There really isn't anything out there at that price point. Unless you can find a used VX-1000 or 900. I'd prefer the 900 if I could find one with low hours.

For more $ you might consider one of the smaller Sony cameras from the PC series. I use a PC110 to good effect as the alter camera in weddings and as the still camera when I want a few shots for the slipcover or stills where I might want to pan around a bit. Very good color that matches quite well with my PD150 and DSR-300. It does need a fair amount of light to do so, however.

Great camera for a boom or up on a monopod.

Steve Montoto · August 22nd, 2003, 06:44 AM

I was looking at a Sony TRV38, I have read alot of reviews about it and everyone seems to like it.

Have you had any experience or checked one of these out?

Thanks for your reply.

Steve

August 21st, 2003, 05:52 PM	#1
Steve Montoto Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 302	Good Secondary Camera? Hello, I have a Sony VX2000 that I am very happy with, and I am wanting to buy a secondary camera to use as Misc. Cam (tape transfer,Quick Home videos for wife to use and as a Secondary cam for weddings ect.) Ive read posts about if I am going to be using a second cam, I need to make sure I get one that has similar color temp. to what my vx2000 is. Any truth to that? If so what would you guys recommend with-out breaking the bank. Say $500-$750 or so. Thanks, Steve

August 21st, 2003, 06:01 PM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	There really isn't anything out there at that price point. Unless you can find a used VX-1000 or 900. I'd prefer the 900 if I could find one with low hours. For more $ you might consider one of the smaller Sony cameras from the PC series. I use a PC110 to good effect as the alter camera in weddings and as the still camera when I want a few shots for the slipcover or stills where I might want to pan around a bit. Very good color that matches quite well with my PD150 and DSR-300. It does need a fair amount of light to do so, however. Great camera for a boom or up on a monopod. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

August 22nd, 2003, 06:44 AM	#3
Steve Montoto Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 302	Have you tested a Sony TRV38 ? I was looking at a Sony TRV38, I have read alot of reviews about it and everyone seems to like it. Have you had any experience or checked one of these out? Thanks for your reply. Steve