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Cameras - VX1000 vs GL1?

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LC.
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I'm looking to get a new camera and it's come down to the VX1000 or GL1 (both used). I can get the GL1 for a little bit more than the VX1000, so which should I go for?

Only reply if you actually know what you're talking about please.
Aug 9 2003 11:34PM
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narwhal
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What the fuck are you talking about! Skate filmers/films come up with some of the most creative shit ever.

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1580495&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" />http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1580495&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225">


Or you should check the HD version.

http://vimeo.com/1580495
Jan 5 2009 1:57PM
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narwhal
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^Ahh.

Just click the link.

http://vimeo.com/1580495
Jan 5 2009 1:58PM
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B.bowzz
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k thanks but what would you reccommend to get?
Jan 5 2009 2:53PM
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dergblerp
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It really depends on your budget.  For under 1000 I'd go for the HV30, the next step up would be probably a DVX100, FX7/FX1 or HVR-A1U.  Cameras have changed alot in the last few years.  I'd skip the VX series as well as the GL1 or GL2.  Basically the only standard def cameras worth buying today IMHO are the DVX100 and XL2.
Jan 5 2009 4:11PM
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B.bowzz
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k thanks
and yeah i was thinking of getting the HV30 which
is what i will probly end up with.
Do you know if best buy or future shop would carry it?
Jan 8 2009 4:40PM
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dergblerp
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bhphotovideo.com is the way to go.  HV30 is a great choice.  I have an HV20 as a B cam for my XHA1 and I love it.

Jan 8 2009 5:57PM
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Noddard
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if you can afford it get a sony camera they are great for taking HD photos
Jan 8 2009 6:42PM
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dergblerp
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seriously... is this a joke?
Jan 8 2009 7:53PM
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Static
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ruh roh, the experts are gettin' pissed!
Jan 8 2009 8:56PM
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dergblerp
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there are plenty of reasons to buy a sony camera, but what the guy above said doesn't even make sense haha.
Jan 8 2009 9:13PM
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theratpack
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deffinatly go sony there the most reliable company and there cameras are always top of the line. i have a vx1000 and it is relle clear and works great and iv havent had any problems with it

Jan 8 2009 10:04PM
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C0RN
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sd is lameee..
Jan 8 2009 10:09PM
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GratefulShred
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hahahaha agreed.
They'll ban your ass.
on the searchbar you cant even search gl1 or gl2.
Crazy.
Jan 9 2009 12:10AM
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DwyDwy77
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SONY PMW-EX1

fucking amazing camera

kinda want a RED Scarlet or Epic tho
Jan 9 2009 1:43AM
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XtRemE11
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the vx1000 is definatly a good camera, i dont think anyone can call it bad. for how much it costs and how old it is its amazing how good it is. when shot right you can get extremely good looking footage that no other camera seems to be able to replicate.   so between the vx and gl1 id go with a vx for sure, gl1's are just nothing special, but if its a gl2 then its a different story, gl2's are awesome.

i honestly get extremely sick of most the footage coming from HD cameras. literally every edit i see is extremely overly sharp, the colors are brighter than the fucking sun, and everything just pretty much looks like some video game.   like look at the new rage film, i bought it, watched half of it and turned it off, the cinematography seriously just pissed me off so much that i had to stop watching, it was just like staring at the brightest, glowing video game footage you could imagine.  the skiing did nothing for me even though i knew alot of it was amazing,  honestly i liked the old rage footage from booter crunk and courderoy alot more and those were shot with vx2k's and it wasnt very good footage for a vx2k.

everyone just thinks HD means better nomatter what and it just isnt true. its good for alot of stuff and its only gonna get better, but right now there really isnt an HD camera for around 2 grand that i would take over something like a dvx. i just think it all looks like shit. maybe its just that people film like shit with their HD camera's, but ive seen so many more good looking footage from vx21k, gl2, and dvx's than i have from most HD shit.  not saying that all HD footage ive seen is bad, there have been some edits that i thought looked amazing coming from a hvx, fx1, a1 etc.. but not many. 

this is all an opinion, i know more people disagree than agree, i guess you could compare it to alot of stuff, like old cars vs new. like new cars are safer, faster, more fuel efficent, but with an old car you are more connected, its more simple and straight forward, easier to maintain, and more fun and just like raw car.  some people prefer one over the other and they all have their reasons.

lets just all admit that super 8 and 16mm kill any prosumer camera and all be happy!

Jan 9 2009 4:47AM
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dergblerp
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I've seen waay more shitty edits made with a VX1000 than i have using an HVX or an FX1. In fact, I don't know if i've ever seen anything impressive from a vx1000. maybe you could post a link or something? Plus, the vx1000 is for no talent handle jockeys. As put so accurately and delicately by asian_allen.
Jan 9 2009 1:02PM
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horner
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If someone had a Gl1 and a Vx1000 in one hand, and an HV30 in the other, I'd take the HV30.  Sure Gl1's and VX1000's were good back in the day, but in my opinion, an HV30 is a better tool than both those cameras.  No point in moving backwards.  In the right hands, an HV30 can do some incredible things.  If you actually know how to control the camera (ie exposure lock, gain control trick) it's a sick camera that cannot be beat in the under $1,000 category.  I'd even say an HV30 has more value than a VX1000 and a Gl1.

rip away
Jan 9 2009 5:33PM
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horner
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and I just realized this thread is really old...
Jan 9 2009 5:35PM
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