Brandon Petrie

Ahh. Thank you Troy. So if I were to go the Sony route would it be possible to capture to a laptop? I guess if that laptop - it's a new macbook- had an HDMI hookup... As far as the HVR-V1U goes, are there any drawbacks to that camera? as compared to the hvx200 or others in that prica range? Also how does the HVR-V1U handle in low light?

I am thinking of getting the hvx200 but am a bit worried and much ignorant about it's recording options. As far as I understand, in any of these under $10,000 HD cameras, HDV or DVCpro or the P2 cards, you are not going to get a full quality 1440x1080 image. Am I wrong on this? It sounds like the p2 cards are the closest. Is it possible to get that full quality image with a firestore or something else? What is the closest you can get to that resolution actually?

Thank you for your responses. The current project is actually going to be a training video for a Dog training company so there will be a lot of shooting outside without the posibility of proper lighting, for the most part - dogs chasing birds don't exactly move predictable. While I will want something that can handle these outdoor shoots, and it is this project that will allow the upgrade, the camera will mostly be used on short films after this project. ideal-ly I would want something with the maximum amount of manual adjustment - I don't know if this is an issue with cameras of this range - That can get the best Film-like quality. I don't know what the specifics of any of these projects will be so I am looking for the best all-purpose camera...many purpose camera, at least. I guess I am wondering if are some HD cameras that don't have quit the color quality of others or if there is one with a staggeringly better recording format? what ever needs to be considered. I was wondering if a Direct to Edit setup of some sort would be better than cards or tapes. That's what i meant by DTE, apologies. Would capture direct to a computer be the only way to get a fully resolute image at this point? at least with this price range - if it is around $5,000? thank you for you time and input

I am getting ready to begin a new project that will allow me to upgrade my cameras into the new HD realm. First I would like some recommendations on HD Prosumer cameras(about the $4.000 range), things to think about when choosing etc. I have been pointed towards the Pan - HVX200, but am a bit ignorant of what to look for or what other brands have to offer. Would DTE be a better way to go with any Camera if I could afford it? Also, What other things would I need to consider for the upgrade? I am using FCP HD on a G5 dual 2GHz. I know I'd need much more space - generally, how much? What does HD do to a computers performance- Much more RAM? Again, pardon my ignorance and thank you, in advance, for your thoughts Brandon Petrie

I am getting ready to begin a new project that will allow me to upgrade my cameras from SD into the new HD realm. First I would like some recommendations on HD Prosumer cameras(about the $4.000 range), things to think about when choosing etc. I have been pointed towards the Pan - HVX200, but am a bit ignorant of what to look for or what other brands have to offer. Would DTE be a better way to go with any Camera if I could afford it? Also, What other things would I need to consider for the upgrade? I am using FCP HD on a G5 dual 2GHz. I know I'd need much more space - generally, how much? What does HD do to a computers performance- Much more RAM? Again, pardon my ignorance and thank you, in advance, for your thoughts Brandon Petrie