HC9 lowlight vs. hv30/20

[Michael Barrette]

Ok, I'm sure this has been debated throughly but not haven't been able to track down the thread.

What's the consensus, is the canon series HV20/30 really significantly better in low light? I'll be shooting a lot indoors so it's an important decision maker for me.

Also, curious, anyone know if you can playback sony hdv tapes on the hv20/30 for tape deck / computer interface purposes? It'd be nice to buy a cam that also operates as a tape deck for my Sony FX1.

Thanks for feedback,
Michael

[J. Stephen McDonald]

Originally Posted by Michael Barrette

Ok, I'm sure this has been debated throughly but not haven't been able to track down the thread.

What's the consensus, is the canon series HV20/30 really significantly better in low light? I'll be shooting a lot indoors so it's an important decision maker for me.

Also, curious, anyone know if you can playback sony hdv tapes on the hv20/30 for tape deck / computer interface purposes? It'd be nice to buy a cam that also operates as a tape deck for my Sony FX1.

Thanks for feedback,
Michael

My answer to the first question is no. To the second question, it is yes.