Panasonic AG-DVX100BP

Digital Breakthrough

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Pros: Incredible imagery and features for the price.

Cons: Non-interchangeable lens, zoom control is nice, but not professionally smooth.

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The AG-DVX100 looks good in natural light, comes to life in standard lighting setups and loves it when you push the lighting more towards that used with film. Read More

THE BEST Video Camera in Price Range

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Pros: Broadcast Quality, Progressive modes, Easy to use, Many features

Cons: Microphone pick-up is not great

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The AG-DVX100 is a great buy, for both experienced and inexperienced videographers and filmmakers. This is the pinnacle 3CCD pro-sumer camera and will never let you down. Read More

Pinnacle

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Pros: Color quality. Resolution, "ease" of use, FULL control of everything.

Cons: optimal quality 16:9 requires a $800 anamorphic adapter.

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Absolutly reccomend, maximum quality image for the dollar, and its very small and light compared to its competitor. Read More

The Indy Workhorse...

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Pros: Focus/Zoom controls via remote, 24P frame rate(Movie Like), Beefy construction, Cost, Many 3rd party upgrades

Cons: Not HD, no removable/upgradable lenses, only a few frame rates,

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If you want to break into the market, or just make family movies more interesting, this is your camera! Read More

Flip a Switch, Make a Movie - Indeed.

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Pros: 24p,30p & 60i shooting modes, Markable Focus and Zoom, Excellent Picture Control

Cons: Not native 16:9 CCD, No Interchangable Lenses

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If you are looking to replicated the motion of film or just despise the look of raw interlaced video, this camera is for you. Read More

This is a great camera. The 25p mode is extremely useful for professionals.

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Pros: Both 25p and 50i mode available. Easy standalone and multicamera use. Affordable pricing.

Cons: No variable framerate for slowmotion stuff like AG-HVX200.

Professional Results

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Pros: Outstanding picture quality and audio and controls

Cons: Too costly for hobbyists (but cheap for professionals!).

Panasonic DVX100

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Pros: Lens, viewfinder, XLR inputs, White-balance, Film-look, 24P, filters, Focus

Cons: Auto-focus/sometimes the manual focus is not switchable. (Could be a menu thing)

Jaymac

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Pros: Excellent and vivid picture; 24p modes works great; versatile audio and video controls.

Cons: Move frequent head cleaning thsn anticipated.

A very versatile camera! I've...

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