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Looking for a new camcorder

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B-QUIGS
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I'm looking for a good quality camcorder. I was wondering if anyone had any comments on a canon gl2, sony vx2000 or any camera in that price range with good quality. Thanks
Feb 27 2010 9:13PM
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B-QUIGS
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bump
Feb 28 2010 8:04PM
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Sklar
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those are both good SD cameras that would be a good first camera to learn the basics on. These are good to learn about cameras and filming
if you are looking for HD, check out the hv30 like the rest of newschoolers. But, the others will be better to learn on
Feb 28 2010 8:27PM
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Sklar
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sorry, i read the sony vx as DVX, which is like the gl2, and good to learn on, i don't know much about sony
Feb 28 2010 8:30PM
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dckiteboards
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canon vixia hv30 with a couple big lenses maybe a dof adapter and a gopro hd. is a sik combo. versatile too.
Feb 28 2010 8:57PM
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gordie.
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dude a dvx isnt a learning camera

not in the same ballpark as a hv30 for sure
Feb 28 2010 9:49PM
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eheath
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Whats your budget?
Feb 28 2010 10:06PM
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Sklar
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OP said around GL2 price range, so i'm assuming about 1500
Feb 28 2010 10:12PM
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Jwenz
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if you are buying a gl2 for 1500 you are spending too much. id look at dvx if you want SD
Feb 28 2010 10:26PM
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dckiteboards
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Hv 30 like i said is a badass cam for the price. plus you could get a gopro and some lenses for the 30 for 1500! The only that sukkkkks about the 30 is the focausing ring. or lack there of. sukkks but at least theres something.
Feb 28 2010 10:27PM
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B-QUIGS
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Thanks. I have a gopro and i love it im just looking for another camera for other shots that i can use to zoom and things like that. How about the jvc gz-hd7 its hdd is that any good?
Mar 1 2010 3:36PM
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zeeshan_2011
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show your budget.
after that i will suggest you.
Mar 1 2010 11:26PM
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1337
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Check out the DVC30, It has some of the highest quality SD footage out there, is absolutely bombproof, a perfect focusing ring that is super smooth, and scene files. I'm selling mine if you want to take a look https://newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/524464/ and with that you will have room for extra lens etc. PM me if you have any questions with the DVC30, as you can see I have used one before.
Mar 1 2010 11:36PM
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Shredability
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Canon HV 20/30 + Wide angle lenz

1080i footage = Dope
Mar 4 2010 12:40PM
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eheath
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I lol'd.
Mar 4 2010 12:56PM
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