TRV950/PDX-10 comparible to TRV38 in low light?
 

I have a DCR-TRV38 right now and I am looking for a camera that is better in low light.

I understand the TRV950/PDX-10 both use 1/4.7" CCD's. The same size as the single CCD in the TRV38. All of these cameras are rated at 7 LUX.

Is the quality in low light any better with the TRV950/PDX-10 over the TRV38?

3 CCD's are more sensitiv which can specially seen in the colordefinition/information.
In black and white the difference will not be very significant at the same sensitivity rating in lux

The fast answer is that there going to be very little difference, not anything to be concerned about. Why do you ask, out of curiosity?

The reason I ask is because I have been shooting some jobs lately that are in really low light and the last one I did, didn't look very good at all.

And I am trying to decide on a new camcorder, but I don't have much of a budget at this time.

If low ligt is priority and 16x9 is not important, you might want to go for VX2000 or VX2100 which is much more sensitive in low light.

I agree, but it is almost $1500 more Canadian.

How about the GL2?

Jeff, why not consider the Pana PV-DV852 for under $600 from B&H for your 1-chip "low light" cam? It has a 1/3.8" CCD and plays back 530 horizontal lines. It also has good manual controls and OIS.