Camera Advice

Hoyt82 · 02-10-2008, 11:58 PM

I am in the process of looking for a secondary camera for a second camera man to run. I am looking to spend under $500 dollars. I want a mini Dv and it to be half way small so that you can get different angles pretty easy. I have looked at the Panasonic PV-GS320 it is in the price range and from what I read a decent camera. I am looking for some advice on what you would recommend. Thanks for any info that you can give. Here is a pic of the Panasonic camera

MichiganWhitetails74 · 02-11-2008, 08:16 PM

This cam will do the trick for you....if you want to step up you will want to get something with wireless mics...I run 2 Panasonic AG-DVC30's. I go alone most of the the time using a gorilla arm treepod to mount my camera....Have fun....I'm doing some professional stuff with Pinnacle Studio editting software ...Its awesome and you will relive your hunts year after year...and your friends and family will love it too....email me with more questions if you have any...

Hoyt82 · 02-11-2008, 10:40 PM

Do you have any pics of your camera that you could post. I went on ebay and could only find 1 Panasonic AG-DVC30.

lungbuster12point06 · 02-11-2008, 11:44 PM

Panasonic no longer makes the DVC30................they dropped the price of the DVX100b to take it's place..........If you can find one on ebay ,don't pay too much for it as you might not be able to service it if it has problems. The DVC30 is a nice camera, too bad they quit making them.

Hoyt82 · 02-12-2008, 05:08 PM

Big price difference between the DVC30 and the DVX100b. I am looking for one under 500-600 dollars. Just as a extra camera. I havea new XHA1 on the way for a primary camera. I like both the DVC30 and the DVX100b but if I was going to spend that kind of money I think I would get the Sony PD170.

lungbuster12point06 · 02-12-2008, 11:23 PM

Brand new outta the box a DVX100b is $2395..................A PD 170 is in the neighborhood of $2800 and has superior low light capabilities yes, but does not compare to the DVX100 in picture quality.

You will never find any of the above mentioned cameras in your price range, even a good used DVC30 will run you upwards of 1000........find one for less and I would almost guarantee it has been used and abused.

If you are using the XH-A1 as your primary why aren't you looking into HD consumer cameras??????
Canon makes one in a consumer model for around750 I believe it is the HV20.

Hoyt82 · 02-13-2008, 08:14 AM

lungbuster12point06 Thanks that is just what I am looking for. Do you know anything about the HV20. Looks like a good camera.

MichiganWhitetails74 · 02-13-2008, 07:55 PM

I have looked at Lung Busters work...the guy reminds me of myself...only he has moved forward and put himself out there...great footage from him.....he is right...the DVC 30 is falling off the map but she works well...Now he has me interested in this Sony...You gotta get something that will run wireless mics and something that is 3 CCD or HD....I have not stepped into HD yet because of the money and I'm not sure the entire market is screaming for it yet.....Once you get your first hunt filmed with editting you will be hooked...I sit by myself and watch my vids over and over...the wife thinks I'm a freak but the kids love it...even at 2 1/5 years old..