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Canon GL2
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Lindsay 33 pts
October 23, 2006 11:48 PM
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What are some good cameras under $1000 for a somewhat advanced user?

I am looking into a career in film and already have made many home movies. My camcoder recently broke and I am looking for a replacement under $1000. My requiments are: uses mini dv tapes, firewire connection, microphone plug-in, and a 20x+ zoom (thats what my current camera has and I definetly dont want anything worse). I don't need many bells and whistles, I just need something that is inexpensive that looks decent.
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58445 pts
December 12, 2006 6:00 PM
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Rumor is that Canon will be announcing a new HD GL3 at CES this year. If so, then prices for the GL2 are sure to drop (they're hovering around $1800 right now).

Absent that, you could look at the Elura. It's about $400.
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Piero Foto (ifotomedia) 7096 pts
March 20, 2007 10:04 AM
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Hi, Lindsay.
If you are looking for a camcorder to get into a film career, I would not recommend any consumer camcorder models. You need to step it up to and get a camcorder to suit your professional needs. You will also you need to look like a pro to be taken more seriously. Palm corder styles is not going to cut it, trust me.

The pro-style cams will handle much better for smoother and more accurate cam movements, they will also give you the professional A/V controls you need. A camcoder being too compact can work to your disadvantage. The Canon GL2 would work, but nothing smaller than that. You will need to have a good stable DV picture quality.

Here are a few links of pro-style video cams that would be more suitable around your price range.

Panasonic
http://www.thecamerapros.com/display.asp?page=47859

http://www.pronto.com/comparisonGrid.do?productTitle=Panasonic-Pro-AG-DVC7-Shoulder-Mount-Mini-DV-Camcord&parentId=632e462b-1116fbaabce--58fd&SEM=true&goldenProductId=10300475641

Canon
The GL2 as of 1:00pm Mar/20 the price was $849 with a video light. I called and confirmed it. If the price is higher than this, try clicking on this link randomly at different times. The price changes like the stock market.
http://www.thecamerapros.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=281

http://www.thecamerapros.com/display.asp?page=47857

JVC
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home;jsessionid=F1zbsCTdT2!-1680379813?O=9427&A=details&Q=&sku=336086&is=DEMO&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

Sony
http://www.thecamerapros.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=173

Happy Shopping!
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Piero Foto (ifotomedia) 7096 pts
March 20, 2007 12:11 PM
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Canon
The GL2 as of 1:00pm Mar/20 the price was $849 with a video light. I called and confirmed it. If the price is higher than this, try clicking on this link randomly at different times. The price changes like the stock market. You just might real lucky today. They said this was today's price, so call if its different.

http://www.thecamerapros.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=281
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steve h 0 pts
October 13, 2007 2:16 AM
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Canon ZR 800 is mini DV, has firewire, mike jack, AV jack, 32x zoom. Needs a lot of light for good image. I love mine for what it is.
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