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| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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HD1a, Great Value
(Frank - 2/26/07)I've purchased two of these to replace a DV500u single cam ENG set up. I love 'em. Indeed, they have their shortcomings but for $599.00 for one brand new and $350.00 for the second on eBay I can shoot two camera matched video easily. If you understand exposure and use the cameras focus features carefully you can produce stunning video. My greatest annoyances are the zoom speeds and the method by which you control manual focus and some settings can not be changed while record is engaged.
Additionally you can edit and entire video package IN THE CAMERA. It also features a microphone input, something I wish my Canon HV10 had. I have two of the HV1a model and I am very, very happy with them. If you ask me the compression on the new three chip AVCHD Sony consumer HD cam looks terrible compared to the HV1a.
And low light performance is better than my Canon HV10. That is to say it is entirely acceptable. Tun on a couple of lamps of 75 to 100 watts in a room 10 x 10 and you're good to go.
