Can't Decide Which Camcorder

blackhwk1214 · 01-24-08, 05:01 PM

Hi, I am planning to buy a camcorder and am stuck between 3 choices.

1. Sony HDR-SR7
2. Canon HG10 (I like the Wind Screen and 24P)
3. Sony HDR-SR1 (I LOVE the Ring and the 3.5 In. Screen)

What are the major differences? (Not Including Hard Drive Sizes)
1. Best Video Quality
2. Best Manual Controls
3. Windscreen (Is it Important)
4. Best Audio Quality
5. Best with overall features

Finally, what camera would YOU get (not considering the price)
and does the Canon work to download the video files onto the PS3 like the Sony? And does the Sony camera use EIS or OIS (Is there a big difference?)

Thanks!

smack · 01-24-08, 06:46 PM

Personally, I am waiting for the sony SR12 to arrive in stores hopefully in march at $1399. 120 gig HD and stick memory recordable as well. 1920 s 1080 recording, face detection etc... Looks to be a nice camera.

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content...view-34178.htm

Ken Ross · 01-24-08, 10:20 PM

Canon has generally received 'best in class' for picture quality in most of the new formats such as HDV and AVCHD.

blackhwk1214 · 01-24-08, 11:08 PM

Is the sr12 really worth it?
Is the video quality SO MUCH better?
Also, Thanks for the response.

blackhwk1214 · 01-24-08, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Ross

Canon has generally received 'best in class' for picture quality in most of the new formats such as HDV and AVCHD.

What about between the SR7 and SR1?
Thanks for the response

NV5655 · 01-24-08, 11:51 PM

You know, judging by what folks know about the SR7, spec and performance wise, can you judge what the quality could be like on the SR11-12? I'm really hoping to wait for the SR11 as the USB port is the major selling factor

Ken Ross · 01-25-08, 06:54 AM

I'm not too familar with the SR series, but my comments on the Canons were pointed toward HDV cams like the HV20 and AVCHD cams like the HR10 and upcoming HF10 and HF100.

blackhwk1214 · 01-25-08, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Ross

I'm not too familar with the SR series, but my comments on the Canons were pointed toward HDV cams like the HV20 and AVCHD cams like the HR10 and upcoming HF10 and HF100.

Wait, so with all these new cameras coming out, will the hv20 still have the best picture quality?
Thanks!

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blackhwk1214 Has Been Removed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 29	Can't Decide Which Camcorder Hi, I am planning to buy a camcorder and am stuck between 3 choices. 1. Sony HDR-SR7 2. Canon HG10 (I like the Wind Screen and 24P) 3. Sony HDR-SR1 (I LOVE the Ring and the 3.5 In. Screen) What are the major differences? (Not Including Hard Drive Sizes) 1. Best Video Quality 2. Best Manual Controls 3. Windscreen (Is it Important) 4. Best Audio Quality 5. Best with overall features Finally, what camera would YOU get (not considering the price) and does the Canon work to download the video files onto the PS3 like the Sony? And does the Sony camera use EIS or OIS (Is there a big difference?) Thanks! __________________ Chi Town Baby! Ye Yea!

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blackhwk1214 Has Been Removed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 29	Is the sr12 really worth it? Is the video quality SO MUCH better? Also, Thanks for the response. __________________ Chi Town Baby! Ye Yea!

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smack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: WI Posts: 256	Personally, I am waiting for the sony SR12 to arrive in stores hopefully in march at $1399. 120 gig HD and stick memory recordable as well. 1920 s 1080 recording, face detection etc... Looks to be a nice camera. http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content...view-34178.htm

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Ken Ross AVS Addicted Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: N.Y. Posts: 13,980	Canon has generally received 'best in class' for picture quality in most of the new formats such as HDV and AVCHD.

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NV5655 Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 598	You know, judging by what folks know about the SR7, spec and performance wise, can you judge what the quality could be like on the SR11-12? I'm really hoping to wait for the SR11 as the USB port is the major selling factor

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Ken Ross AVS Addicted Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: N.Y. Posts: 13,980	I'm not too familar with the SR series, but my comments on the Canons were pointed toward HDV cams like the HV20 and AVCHD cams like the HR10 and upcoming HF10 and HF100.