[Neilmac48]

To avoid confusion with my other thread regarding the Panasonic HVX 201 I am starting this new thread.My wanderings through the internet and various helpful replies have brought me to the above camera.Would it still be considered portable enough for my travels using monopod/tripod and occasional handheld for snap shooting?In my previous thread I ended up leaning towards the Sony HVR-V1E,how do these two cameras compare in particular with my wants, i.e. quality,ruggedness,portability? I thank you again in advance for any replies,feel like I'm working my way through a confusing field of choices.Cheers,Neilmac.

[chrishull3]

Originally Posted by Neilmac48

To avoid confusion with my other thread regarding the Panasonic HVX 201 I am starting this new thread.My wanderings through the internet and various helpful replies have brought me to the above camera.Would it still be considered portable enough for my travels using monopod/tripod and occasional handheld for snap shooting?In my previous thread I ended up leaning towards the Sony HVR-V1E,how do these two cameras compare in particular with my wants, i.e. quality,ruggedness,portability? I thank you again in advance for any replies,feel like I'm working my way through a confusing field of choices.Cheers,Neilmac.

http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/1683...-hd-camcorder/
its bigger so obviously less portable,footage should have the edge on the v1 but its pros and cons.
hear is some threads on this machine http://www.sonyhdvinfo.com/forumdisplay.php?f=51
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=150
if i was getting a cam of this price and size i would prefer the z7 to the ex1 although it does not output 35 mpbs but thats me.

[senu]

I think the V1 is lighter. The EX 1 seems a tad more rugged in build even though in dimension it is not a lot bigger ( It is taller)
In short the EX1 is a little less portable but its video is "to die for" as they say
The V1 is however by no means a poor relation
The differences boil down to the fact that HDV is considered a "step " below XDCAM in Hi def stakes and machines using the XDCAM are placed a step "above"
So they are really not directly comparable as the EX1 is aimed squarely at the Pro Market . Its Fujunon Lens is apparently better( a matter of degree )

Can I suggest you look at the Sony Z7? which features interchangable lenses and also records to Compact flash cards as well as HDV tape?
I think it can compare with the EX1 ( format aside)

PS:Just seen Chris suggested it as well

[Neilmac48]

Thanks for the links Chris I'm taking it all in-I hope! At least I'm narrowing my search down.Cheers,Neilmac.