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Randall Ayers · December 8th, 2006, 01:06 PM

Hello everyone. My name is Randall Ayers and I'm from Bakersfield California. At the moment the only kind of gear I have is a Consumer Panasonic PV-GS200. I'm gathering a lot of knowlege from this and other sites as to which camera I will purchase next. I believe I'm down to the Panasonic AG-DVX100a/b and the Canon XH A1. I know the A1 is an HDV camera but i've heard that HDV is a bit harder to work with, especially editing, and with HDV not having that long of a reputation I didnt know if I should hold off on it.. or if it's the next hot thing and I should get it while I can. I just dont want to get the DVX and in a year or so have it be outdated and be out some money so thats why I'm here... and that's what I'm determined to find out.

Glad to meet you all
-Randall

Chris Barcellos · December 8th, 2006, 01:28 PM

A1 will do both record in both DV and HDV, as well as output HDV and DV for capture purposes, so that is an obvious benefit, if that is your primary concern.

Rob Lohman · December 8th, 2006, 01:45 PM

Hi Randall, welcome aboard DV Info Net, good to have you with us!

David Elkins · December 8th, 2006, 02:24 PM

Hi Randall,

I grew up in Fresno, so its good to see some other valley folk on here. As Chris points out the A1 covers both sides of the spectrum. You don't have to shoot in HDV. I think your concerns are valid though with the DVX becoming outdated, but it is a great camera and I still get requests for it from clients several times a month (I primarily shoot Beta SP). HD requests are far fewer but that is gradually changing. Purchasing a camera is a big step and not something you want to repeat in a year, so having an HDV option for the future makes some sense. I actually have been looking at the XH G1 to replace my DVX. Good luck with the purchase and let us know what you end up with!

Cheers,
David

December 8th, 2006, 01:06 PM	#1
Randall Ayers Tourist Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 1	Central California Hello everyone. My name is Randall Ayers and I'm from Bakersfield California. At the moment the only kind of gear I have is a Consumer Panasonic PV-GS200. I'm gathering a lot of knowlege from this and other sites as to which camera I will purchase next. I believe I'm down to the Panasonic AG-DVX100a/b and the Canon XH A1. I know the A1 is an HDV camera but i've heard that HDV is a bit harder to work with, especially editing, and with HDV not having that long of a reputation I didnt know if I should hold off on it.. or if it's the next hot thing and I should get it while I can. I just dont want to get the DVX and in a year or so have it be outdated and be out some money so thats why I'm here... and that's what I'm determined to find out. Glad to meet you all -Randall

December 8th, 2006, 01:28 PM	#2
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	A1 will do both record in both DV and HDV, as well as output HDV and DV for capture purposes, so that is an obvious benefit, if that is your primary concern. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

December 8th, 2006, 01:45 PM	#3
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Hi Randall, welcome aboard DV Info Net, good to have you with us! __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

December 8th, 2006, 02:24 PM	#4
David Elkins Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 147	Hi Randall, I grew up in Fresno, so its good to see some other valley folk on here. As Chris points out the A1 covers both sides of the spectrum. You don't have to shoot in HDV. I think your concerns are valid though with the DVX becoming outdated, but it is a great camera and I still get requests for it from clients several times a month (I primarily shoot Beta SP). HD requests are far fewer but that is gradually changing. Purchasing a camera is a big step and not something you want to repeat in a year, so having an HDV option for the future makes some sense. I actually have been looking at the XH G1 to replace my DVX. Good luck with the purchase and let us know what you end up with! Cheers, David