Best HDV camcorder?

I need to move up to HD, but can't afford a full HD camera/fast array setup. I've been shooting SD happily for years with my Sony VX2100. I figure an HDV camcorder is my only real option and I'm looking at the Sony HVRZ7U HDV and would like to know if anyone thinks there is a better option. Thanks.

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Posted on Jul 19, 2009 9:34 AM

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nutapple Author

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Jul 22, 2009 10:10 AM in response to David S.

David, I can only buy one camcorder. As you have both the 170 and the 150, which would you buy if you could only buy one? Also, is the process of converting the footage to pro res done in FCP? Thanks.

David S.

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Jul 22, 2009 10:23 AM in response to Robert Lane AZ

I don't believe anyone has claimed that the 170 and the 150 have identical color sampling.

Additionally, there is a current $500.00 rebate with the 170.

"Panasonic AG-HPX170 SOLID-STATE P2 HD HANDHELD CAMCORDER Free 16GB P2 Card and Free Barry Green HVX Book 500.00 Rebate Thru 9-30-09"

nutapple Author

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Jul 22, 2009 10:29 AM in response to David S.

I don't know why this questions has been marked as solved. I was trying to mark several responses as helpful and after the second response marked the 'solved' icon appeared. I'm still looking for help. I'll be taking a closer look at the 200a, but the jury's still out so I hope other members will keep posting advice. Thanks.

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Best HDV camcorder?