Pros: quality video & audio, lots of options, DV quality, size of camera Cons: price can be steep, you just have to search for a good one
As I read through others reviews of Sony's Vx-2000 camera I couldn't help but think that most of them had probably never touched this particularly camera before. I am currently working for a film production studio in MI, and all we have for our mini-DV...
Pros: Well balanced, Handle, 3CCD's, Memory Stick Cons: Not for the beginner, can't change the lens
I purchaced the Sony VX-2000 because I am making a skateboard video. I spent 2 months researching every camcorder under the sun and after countless hours on the internet and talking to a dozen camera shops, the VX-2000 was the obvious choice
Pros: Sharpest picture in it's class, Great Lowlight, Relatively inexpensive Cons: Some noise in manual audio gain, maybe to sharp, no replaceable lens
Well, OK, Sony's newest and bestest "pro-sumer" Mini-DV camcorder is out, the VX-2000 (along with the similar PD150, which has a B&W finder instead of the color one on the VX-2000, XLR audio inputs instead of mini-jacks, an accessory mono shotgun mic...
Everyone from Television producers to those hard-working Wedding recorders use the VX2000. Your local news might very well be shot on the 2000. It's an amazing camera with a lot of options.
Pros: Great CCD's, Sharp clear image, lightweight Cons: No removable lenses
Sony is top of the game when it comes to consumer camcorders, but how about pro-sumer? Well the DCR-VX2000 shows exactly what Sony's got. This is the best of the best of Sony's DCR series. The big question that comes up with the Sony VX2000 is...
Pros: Professional quality video, LCD monitor Cons: Expensive for the home video tape enthusiasts, good for the professional.
I have been a cable TV producer for three years. During that time I have used a hand held cam corder as well as the more professional model cam corders that use full size S tape. Nothing comes close to the quality of Digital.
Pros: Low light ability, good picture quality, good sound quality Cons: Too many features for the average user to care about
Background
This is the latest contender in the world of prosumer camcorders. It has some significant advantages over it's archrival - the Canon GL1. Most notable is it's performance in low light situations. This can be attributed to it's...
The Sony DCR-VX2000 Digital Camcorder is the best Digital Camcorder out there. I have never seen one like it! The Movie Quality is great and it is so easy to use!
Right out of the box I was able to get it up and running. And thats not easy to say...
Pros: A professional Quality Camcorder at a consumer price. Cons: None that I can think of even at three grand it is a steal!
I have a Sony dcr-vx1000 and for two and a half years it was and still is an amazing camera. I have shot over forty different events from weddings to plays in those two years and never did my VX1000 fail me! I thought there is no way sony can make this...
The handheld camcorders are good for on the road shots, but the quality isn't there and once a dub is made, the quality decreases even more. So in order to have a quality production it was necessary to invest in a high end model recorder. The digital...
Pros: great picture and lots of proffesional features Cons: hard to adjust audio and exposure manually, small viewfinder
Let me start this out by saying I have owned this camera for about a week and these are just my first impressions of this camera. This is my first digital video camera. My previous camera was a Canon L1. The picture on this is phenominal when compared...
Pros: Nice LCD screen and play back sound Cons: nothing
This is the best camcorder you will ever buy. It is made by the best company too. It has excellent LCD screen and very good in camera options. I love this camera I think everybody should get this camera if you like to record your son's baseball games or...
Pros: Reliable, Durable, Excellent picture quality. Cons: Progressive mode is 15 frames per second
Now that the VX2100 and PD-170 are the top billers of Sony's Prosumer line of MiniDV camcorders, The mighty VX2000 will be approaching lower and lower prices from most retailers and pretty much every reseller. So if you are in the market to purchase an ...
Pros: Low light shooting is perfect, ergonomically correct, crisp clean sound, long lasting battery life. Cons: No record button on top handle
This camera is amazing. I own a small film company called Growling Dog Productions. We make action sports videos. We previously had a smaller Sony for only the close up stuff. When I first got it I wasn't really sure how it was going to compare to the ...
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