Adam VanScoyoc
September 9th, 2003, 10:59 AM
Hi,
I was intending to buy a GL2 next spring, but to save money I have decided to rethink that decision and do a little more research. I have my heart set on a 3-ccd camera. I was amazed at how inexpensive the Pana 953 is. I could save around $800 from the gl2. There are a couple things I am concerned about. I have read that the 953 has an outstanding picture, but it is poor in low light. My question is, if I'm using it to make short films, I will be lighting the scenes anyway, so does it really matter? I could see if I wanted to film the kids birthday party or do some kinky things in the privacy of my bedroom, but even if I film outside at night, I will have 500 watt halogen lights illuminating the scenes.
I really wanted to try the frame mode on the gl2, but I keep reading about progressive mode on the panasonic. Is this the same thing, or does that just have something to do with the still images? I am confused by that.
I am not a professional, just a guy who likes to make goofy shorts, so I cant see spending the money for an xl1s or something comparable.
What do you guys/gals think about the 953 for me?
I was intending to buy a GL2 next spring, but to save money I have decided to rethink that decision and do a little more research. I have my heart set on a 3-ccd camera. I was amazed at how inexpensive the Pana 953 is. I could save around $800 from the gl2. There are a couple things I am concerned about. I have read that the 953 has an outstanding picture, but it is poor in low light. My question is, if I'm using it to make short films, I will be lighting the scenes anyway, so does it really matter? I could see if I wanted to film the kids birthday party or do some kinky things in the privacy of my bedroom, but even if I film outside at night, I will have 500 watt halogen lights illuminating the scenes.
I really wanted to try the frame mode on the gl2, but I keep reading about progressive mode on the panasonic. Is this the same thing, or does that just have something to do with the still images? I am confused by that.
I am not a professional, just a guy who likes to make goofy shorts, so I cant see spending the money for an xl1s or something comparable.
What do you guys/gals think about the 953 for me?