VX1000, still a contender? at DVinfo.net

Ben Idlewine · February 26th, 2003, 06:29 PM

Just wanted to know, if you couldnt afford to buy a vx2000, would a vx1000 still be a wise investment? From doing some research it seems that it is, but im not 100% sure.

Don Bloom · February 26th, 2003, 06:40 PM

The VX1000 is an older camera that for me at least works very very well. I had before my pd150's and still have and use it.
However, if there were any way for you to get the 2000 I think you would be better off doing so.

Rick Spilman · February 26th, 2003, 07:29 PM

I have both a VX1000 and a PD150. The difference in image quality between the two cameras is significant. The biggest difference is in low light. The VX1000 was notoriously grainy in low light whereas the PD150 (and the VX2000) can almost see in the dark. Even in daylight there is a noticeable difference in image quality. The 150/2000 has a better lens and better chips. Not surprising as it is a much newer camera.

I am still very fond of my VX1000 and use it from time to time. Nevertheless I would agree with Don. The VX2000 is probably worth the difference in the cost between it and a used VX1000.

Frank Granovski · February 26th, 2003, 07:53 PM

The VX1000 is still a contender because it has the same playback horizontal line resolution as the XL1S. Really.

Rick Spilman · February 27th, 2003, 02:48 AM

I think we all will agree that the shooter is more important than the camera. Lots of fine video has been shot with VX1000s and you can still shoot good video with the camera (assuming that it is in decent shape) even if better cameras have come along.

Dylan Couper · February 27th, 2003, 10:06 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Rick Spilman : I think we all will agree that the shooter is more important than the camera. Lots of fine video has been shot with VX1000s and you can still shoot good video with the camera (assuming that it is in decent shape) even if better cameras have come along. -->>>

Well said!
Especially if the price is right.

Bill Pryor · February 27th, 2003, 01:25 PM

If you can find a good used one with not too many hours on the heads and in good condition, yes it's a good deal even now. The picture quality is as good as the XL1.

Dylan Couper · February 27th, 2003, 06:24 PM

What are you expecting to pay for a VX1000?
I'm curious to know what they are worth.

Matt Stahley · March 1st, 2003, 12:09 AM

I still see them in use in all the pro skateboarding vids.

February 26th, 2003, 06:29 PM	#1
Ben Idlewine New Boot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 5	VX1000, still a contender? Just wanted to know, if you couldnt afford to buy a vx2000, would a vx1000 still be a wise investment? From doing some research it seems that it is, but im not 100% sure.

February 27th, 2003, 10:06 AM	#6
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	<<<-- Originally posted by Rick Spilman : I think we all will agree that the shooter is more important than the camera. Lots of fine video has been shot with VX1000s and you can still shoot good video with the camera (assuming that it is in decent shape) even if better cameras have come along. -->>> Well said! Especially if the price is right. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

February 27th, 2003, 06:24 PM	#8
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	What are you expecting to pay for a VX1000? I'm curious to know what they are worth. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

February 26th, 2003, 06:40 PM	#2
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	The VX1000 is an older camera that for me at least works very very well. I had before my pd150's and still have and use it. However, if there were any way for you to get the 2000 I think you would be better off doing so.

February 26th, 2003, 07:29 PM	#3
Rick Spilman Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 366	I have both a VX1000 and a PD150. The difference in image quality between the two cameras is significant. The biggest difference is in low light. The VX1000 was notoriously grainy in low light whereas the PD150 (and the VX2000) can almost see in the dark. Even in daylight there is a noticeable difference in image quality. The 150/2000 has a better lens and better chips. Not surprising as it is a much newer camera. I am still very fond of my VX1000 and use it from time to time. Nevertheless I would agree with Don. The VX2000 is probably worth the difference in the cost between it and a used VX1000.

February 26th, 2003, 07:53 PM	#4
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	The VX1000 is still a contender because it has the same playback horizontal line resolution as the XL1S. Really.

February 27th, 2003, 02:48 AM	#5
Rick Spilman Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 366	I think we all will agree that the shooter is more important than the camera. Lots of fine video has been shot with VX1000s and you can still shoot good video with the camera (assuming that it is in decent shape) even if better cameras have come along.

February 27th, 2003, 01:25 PM	#7
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	If you can find a good used one with not too many hours on the heads and in good condition, yes it's a good deal even now. The picture quality is as good as the XL1.

March 1st, 2003, 12:09 AM	#9
Matt Stahley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 648	I still see them in use in all the pro skateboarding vids.