Best Digital Camcorder?
 

I'm torn between two : SONY Z1U and CANON XL2.

I'm also interested in technology obsolescence being figured into what makes the best camcorder. I'd like to know I'm buying one that will remain technologically competitive for the next few years.

What you reckon?

http://www.hvx200.eu/features_true_hd.php?lang=en
Panasonic HVX200 would be my advice.

I'm just looking at this on ebay and comparing it to my other choices. Looks very nice. Comparing specs.

HVX stores footage on P2 and DVC which is a great adventage over your two choises.

I'm glad you posted. I didn't know anything about P2 and DVC. Have just looked here on wiki for a bit of background : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P2_(storage_media)

Sounds excellent. Thanks!

I'm glad i could help.

HDD storage has a great future, also JVC supplies their cams with external HDD's

Sony DCR-DVD405E DVD Camcorder is an excellent choice ... from UK, or below, from the US:
Sony DCR-DVD405E DVD Camcorder
I have such a camcorder and it's excellent!

As nice as that is dude, I need something higher spec.

Bump for the evening crew.

Here's another possible (fucking fantastic) :

http://www.red.com/

Canon XH-A1 :2 cents:

I'm also looking for advice, I need a HD camcorder that's not too heavy but that offers all the qualities of the big ones ... 3 chips por favor and it should be good in low lighted enviroments.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Oh and Kristian don't mean to be hijacking your thread just figured we could be looking together .... if you decide on anything please lemme know :)

Glad to have you here dude. Will let you know what I found out and choose.

Canon XL H1 is looking good.

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content...lects-2006.htm

I would go with hvx200 its true hd ,hdv is a weak format.

Not sure where you get your hd info from. Second time this week Ive seen you post something weird about HD related questions.

I have guys here that do TV production and they told me this camera was really good.

It's up for consideration.

we use sony vx2000's and are very happy with them. They're relatively lightweight and wonderful in low-lighting. No 24p though