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  • toddler
    Confirmed User
    • Jun 2002
    • 1911
    #1

    Opinions needed: DV cams

    I'm in the market for a new(SMALL) DV cam.

    I currently have a 4 year old Digital
    8 Sony TRV-310, which works
    very well, however it is rather large. Was
    just in the Apple store with my wife,
    who saw the TRV 22 and liked it. Its
    small, its miniDV. Costs around $699(price
    is an issue, but not a huge one. I'd like
    to stay in that ballpark). Also there
    was the Canon Elura 50(I think).

    Anyone have opinions on these in real
    world situations? Quality, bang for
    the buck, etc? I'm looking for reviews
    now, but I wanted to get opinions from people who use them.

    So far as what it will be used for: some modeling shoots, some "vacation" use,
    and quite a bit of random "around town" use in non controlled situations. (meaning I won't have a lighting rig with me).

    Firewire is mandatory...

    thanks!

    t
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/zoddler/
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    • toddler
      Confirmed User
      • Jun 2002
      • 1911
      #2
      No one?
      http://www.flickr.com/photos/zoddler/

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        • CyberTraffic
          Confirmed User
          • Feb 2004
          • 2187
          #3
          How much for the old one if you get a new one?

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            • toddler
              Confirmed User
              • Jun 2002
              • 1911
              #4
              Originally posted by CyberTraffic
              How much for the old one if you get a new one?

              Probably $200 or so.
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                • phalfa
                  Confirmed User
                  • Feb 2004
                  • 115
                  #5
                  bought a trv 25 not too long ago. sony. try and get one in that series if you can. looked at alot of different ones , and it had the best picture by far.
                  paid just under 1000 us , several months ago. prices are coming down fast though.
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                    • phalfa
                      Confirmed User
                      • Feb 2004
                      • 115
                      #6
                      you can see it online likely.... i may be running it as a second cam for the ron stewart show at xamo.com ..monday afternoon.
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                        • CyberTraffic
                          Confirmed User
                          • Feb 2004
                          • 2187
                          #7
                          Originally posted by toddler



                          Probably $200 or so.
                          Sold.

                          sales at cybertraffichits dot com with details...
                          Last edited by CyberTraffic; 02-28-2004, 11:48 PM.

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                            • xenigo
                              Confirmed User
                              • Jan 2001
                              • 8067
                              #8
                              I'll sell you my Sony TRV-19 for $400 with a Lowepro case and extra 2 hour battery. Bought it for about $850 with the accessories 6 months ago. I want to upgrade to a pro model shortly.

                              The TRV-19 is virtually the same as the TRV-22 but with a black and white viewfinder ( which you probably won't use, because the color LCD is so much nicer ). The TRV-19 doesn't have the memory stick slot either.

                              It's in perfect condition.
                              Last edited by xenigo; 02-28-2004, 11:59 PM.

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                                • KraZ
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • Oct 2003
                                  • 2636
                                  #9
                                  I don't have experience with small (sub-$1000) cams.

                                  In the 2200-2500 range I recommend my personal favorite - Sony VX2000/2100. It's an amazing cam perfect for pro use.

                                  As to cams in the 500-700 segment, I'd really get one of the Sony's too. If you can't beat 'em, join em
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                                    • VeriSexy
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                                      • Apr 2002
                                      • 25463
                                      #10
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                                        • LiveDose
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                                          • Feb 2002
                                          • 25792
                                          #11
                                          I have a Sony TRV-33. It's great for personal use. Compact & nice features.

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                                            • The Dawg
                                              Confirmed User
                                              • Apr 2002
                                              • 2438
                                              #12
                                              I have a couple TRV900's and they work great. Whatever you get make sure its a Sony and MiniDV


                                              Peace.

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                                                • Joe_Blow
                                                  Confirmed User
                                                  • Feb 2002
                                                  • 774
                                                  #13
                                                  For the house, I have a Sony TRV-27 and it is great.
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                                                    • AkiraSS
                                                      Wemaxa.com
                                                      • Jan 2003
                                                      • 2989
                                                      #14
                                                      I own Sony TRV-19E
                                                      great cam...

                                                      there are 2 more expensive models, TRV 22E and 33E I believe, but they're virtually the same as the 19E except for a color viewfinder (which you won't use) and 2 more digital effects, and a memmory slot (which you won't use because it takes pics in 640x480 res) ... Plus these are much more expensive

                                                      Get the TRV-19E, you won't be sorry..

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