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7X
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i have a sony trv-950 but it was recently broken by a friend and i am looking to replace it. Would you recomend the cannon gl2 or panasonic ag-dvc30? which is better?
Apr 26 2006 4:45PM
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Leckett
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thats such a close battle....i think the only way to determine this is googlefight. their pretty much even
Apr 26 2006 4:49PM
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7X
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i am leaning towards the gl2, i like the way it looks. i know thats not a good criteria to go by, but the way the handle and everything looks more smooth.
Apr 26 2006 4:53PM
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Chubby.Chaser
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Go with the GL2

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=canon+gl2+&word2=panasonic+ag-dvc30
Apr 26 2006 4:54PM
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Mat.
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hmmmmm....tough decision, I wish I was a moneybags.
Apr 26 2006 5:01PM
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twix_182
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i sspent all summer last year getting money for the gl2 and it was definately worth it.
Apr 26 2006 5:04PM
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nealpgards
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the gl2 does look smoother, but i would get the panasonic, because i have heard many good things about it.
Apr 26 2006 5:07PM
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7X
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my friends tell me the panasonic is better quality but he gl2 looks so much smoother, def for follow cams.
Apr 26 2006 5:10PM
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BK
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i got a sony HDR-HC1 and have been very happy with it.
Apr 26 2006 5:23PM
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skiing_yourmom
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hm, video cameras, i like video cameras!
Apr 26 2006 5:26PM
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[~_~]
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I have a GL2 and it is definatly an awsome camera.

Panasonic, however, is known to have the best video cameras though.(specifically colors)

I can't say how good the DVC-30 is though, for I have never used it. all I know is that the GL2 rocks.
Apr 26 2006 6:20PM
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tBatt
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deas anyone else smell a hint of alias?
Apr 26 2006 6:22PM
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7X
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bump bump.
Apr 27 2006 4:29PM
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juanborlando
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im choosing between the same cameras. correct me if im wrong, but the panasonic has better quality? but how well does the handle on it compare to the gl2? cause i need a decent handle for follow cams and such
Jun 3 2006 5:16PM
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juanborlando
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anyone?
Jun 3 2006 5:34PM
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Calrin
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wow strange just today i decided i was getting a dvc-30.
Jun 3 2006 5:44PM
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7X
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thats what i got, its fucking sick. i just got it in the mail a few days ago. definitly a great decision.
Jun 3 2006 5:49PM
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evaroni
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i just ordered a GL2 this morning, im so stokked
Jun 3 2006 6:06PM
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7X
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should have gone with the panasonic
Jun 3 2006 6:23PM
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dirty_dreb
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i got a 3chip panasonic like 2 days ago... SIIIKE
Jun 3 2006 6:24PM
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7X
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its nice
Jun 3 2006 6:25PM
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kezza
Posts: 37 - Karma: 10
HDRFX1E

THE SONY ON ITS BULLSHIT. shots HD
Jun 3 2006 7:22PM
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ShadyHillGroup
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doesnt the gl2 have head cleaning problems? that would be the only reason i wouldnt get it...it does look so sick though
Jun 3 2006 7:25PM
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Paul-o-Rama
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get the panasonic, teh gl2 is pretty prosumerish
Jun 3 2006 8:45PM
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[~_~]
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its not HD. Its HDV. Of all the "HD" cams thats probably the worst one.
Jun 3 2006 9:40PM
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cobra_commander
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definitly, I would go with the GL2 its cheaper and I think it is better for fallow cams.
Jun 3 2006 10:08PM
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eastAR5
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if you wana do follow cams...


VX MOTHAFUCKING 1000000000000000000
Jun 3 2006 10:09PM
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[~_~]
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You shouldn't base your entire camera descision upon which is better for follow cams though...as you progress in cinematography you will realize that they aren't everything.
Jun 3 2006 10:27PM
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eastAR5
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^word u gotta switch it up between long-lens, front/back follows, crane shots, standing fisheye etc
Jun 3 2006 10:45PM
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[~_~]
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ooh front follows are tough shit. I wanna see someone do one on a jump.
Jun 3 2006 10:47PM
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Calrin
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lead cam? yeah i just need to save $250 more and the panny is mine. victory!
Jun 3 2006 11:43PM
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Literature
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The handle on the Panny sketches me out.
Jun 3 2006 11:46PM
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ag.
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what the shit is a video camera?..i've never heard of them
Jun 4 2006 12:35AM
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juanborlando
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hows the handle on the panny? stable? loks kinda bad...
Jun 4 2006 8:57AM
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