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Can any body suggest a prosumer camcorder. I love the fx-1 , but dont have the cash...
 
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dvx100.. i'm using one now..

i picked it up for 1700 used..

it has an amazing feature called 24p..

check out dvxuser.com and watch some footage..
 
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24p is only used if you want to make a movie or such.. its very film like

I have the XL2.. shop around for it, some places sell it for $3,500 other sell it for $6,000... I got it for $7,000 but with all kinds of accessories which ended up saving me alot of money buying them all together. I don't know how the FX-1 is price wise but I was reading a review of it and I read that verses the XL2 and The DVX when not playing on a HD tv and only playing in SD that it looks like a cheap 3ccd camera.
The XL2 and the DVX both have film like settings such as 24p and Gamma Correction. The XL2 also does 30p so that you can have a closer to film look but for some things 24p can look a little strobey if you are not going for the film look. The XL2 also has detachable lenses which is also a plus if you intend to change lenses later down the road.
 
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Oh.. $3500 is a little much. i was thinking like 1500 maybe 2000.
 
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you can probally get a good deal on a cannon GL2. I've played around with one, and they are quite nice, and not too pricy ( if you find a good deal).
 
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Sony VX2100, Its very good for the money, I think its around $2500 new, also the VX2000 is still around and can probably be bought cheaper than the 2100. It isnt HD but its amazing quality
 
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lilfordbmx said:
dvx100.. i'm using one now..

i picked it up for 1700 used..

it has an amazing feature called 24p..

check out dvxuser.com and watch some footage..
Click to expand...
were did you get it for 1700 from?
 
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What about a second hand XL1 with accesories?
 

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