Panasonic HVX200 vs. Canon XL H1: Choosing an HD Camera

[CheetinCheeto]

Not sure which camera to get. Definitely looking at the Panasonic HVX200, but what others compare besides the Canon XL H1. P2 cards are expensive. Could afford a few DVCPRO HD tapes. Do those tapes lower the quality? What's the highest quality on Mini DV I can get? Sony has Mini DV HD tapes. Are they any good? Sorry bout all the questions, but it's an expensive purchase and I want to make the best decision, long term and economical.

If anyone's used the HVX200 for tape, how does it look?

Thanks

Andy B
MoAb Films

 

[nickharley]

We've used the Sony miniDV tapes with a HDR-FX1 (I think) in HD 24p and it looked pretty good. I can't say that the picture was that much better than the JVC tapes we've used other times, but I'm still kind of a novice when it comes to this.

 

[CheetinCheeto]

Thankx

Thankx

Thanks for your input. Much appreciated.

 

[Traceless Nik]

If you have seen the DVX100 footage, the HVX on tape is exactly the same, so if you will be using it for tape you may as well save the money and buy a DVX100, in my opinion.