New PD-170 or used PD-150 & VX2000 at DVinfo.net

Jeff Toogood · January 9th, 2005, 02:02 PM

I am pondering whether to buy a brand new PD-170 or try and get a deal on a used PD-150 & VX2000. I figure it roughly works out to the same price and I would get another high quality camera for B roll at weddings.
What are the major differences between the PD150 & 170?

Ian Thomas · January 9th, 2005, 02:41 PM

I would go with the new pd170 its a very good cam,

theirs a few changes to the 150 the main one been better in low light and a few otheir little tweek's, but you won't be dissapointed.

Tom Hardwick · January 12th, 2005, 03:28 AM

If weddings are a big part of your year then you'll certainly need two cameras to give you some editing freedom during the ceremony at least. I'd say that the 170 is the best camera, but the 2000+150 will make you better films at the end of the edit.

tom.

January 9th, 2005, 02:02 PM	#1
Jeff Toogood Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: St.Thomas, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 428	New PD-170 or used PD-150 & VX2000 I am pondering whether to buy a brand new PD-170 or try and get a deal on a used PD-150 & VX2000. I figure it roughly works out to the same price and I would get another high quality camera for B roll at weddings. What are the major differences between the PD150 & 170? __________________ Toogood Studios

January 9th, 2005, 02:41 PM	#2
Ian Thomas Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: York, North Yorkshire, England. Posts: 472	I would go with the new pd170 its a very good cam, theirs a few changes to the 150 the main one been better in low light and a few otheir little tweek's, but you won't be dissapointed. __________________ Ian Thomas. Thomas Video Productions

January 12th, 2005, 03:28 AM	#3
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	If weddings are a big part of your year then you'll certainly need two cameras to give you some editing freedom during the ceremony at least. I'd say that the 170 is the best camera, but the 2000+150 will make you better films at the end of the edit. tom.