Sony sr 200 & sr 300 ? The more I look, less I find...the big difference beetween, the Sony camcoder Sr 200 and the next Sr 300....the only detail "that I see" is that the first has 4 MP and the 300, 6 MP. Could that be worth the extra $ 300.00 ???? Does anybody has extra info on this coming camcoder. ? Thanks. Polo. Sony sr 200 & sr 300 ? The more I look, less I find...the big difference beetween, the Sony camcoder Sr 200 and the next Sr 300....the only detail "that I see" is that the first has 4... » Read More Sony sr 200 & sr 300 ? The more I look, less I find...the big difference beetween, the Sony camcoder Sr 200 and the next Sr 300....the only detail "that I see" is that the first has 4 MP and the 300, 6 MP. Could that be worth the extra $ 300.00 ???? Does anybody has extra info on this coming camcoder. ? Thanks. Polo. « Show Less
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If you go to cnet, they have a more detailed comparison between the two. I'll try a link here...http://www.cnet.com.au/camcorders/0,239035877,339272971,00.htm
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I'm going through the same debate. 300 hs has a greater zoom and +.1 f stop to make it marginally brighter and also has zoom and autofocus in video mode. But it has a smaller lcd screen. I think if video is important to you, the 300hs may be the better camera, but is it worth $50? I don't know
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I am torn between these exact same two camcorders also. Looking forward to your follow-up post!
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You'd be better off with a HDR-SR7. The HDR-SR1 is an older model, 30G capcity hard drived-based camcorder that's being phased out. Pity, I own one and really appreciate not having to screw around with tapes. I'm using it record music concerts and contra dances (figure high school gym class coming back to haunt you or close order drill set to music). The AVCHD codec currently in place is still in need of development. The playback quality of the High Def, hard drive-based models by Sony is excellent but the MiniDV tape-based HC7 is better. Since I'm using my cameras to record concerts and contra dances, which don't follow an exact 60 minute schedule, I've decided to trade off the best possible recording quality for extended recording time, both of which the SR1 does very well. The HDR-SR7 is also a hard drive-based model, but with double the capacity at 60G. In high quality, High Def mode, you'll get almost eight hours of record time before the hard drive is filled. Go to: http://www.youtube.com/CharleyHorseNC Look over the 2007-10-20 record dates. Wide angle shots of the contra dancers were done with a HDR-SR1; close-ups of the musicians were done with a HDR-HC7. This contra dance was done under flouresent lighting and both cameras were manually adjusted for white balance and exposure. The colors and lighting seemed to match pretty well. http://www.youtube.com/FourShillingsShort Wide angle shots were done with the SR1 and pans, zooms and close-ups were done with the HC7. This concert was recorded under apalling lighting conditions. Too little light for manual white balance and exposure was set to maximum along with gain at 18dB. Lots of noise, although you really don't see it that well on Youtube. Hope this helps.
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As of today, it actually costs a dollar less than $600 ;-) The bad reviews should maybe be reviewed too: Choppy videos are a consequence of HD shooting, not of the HF200, the software is poor but maybe that's because there is no need for any of it, hard disk or tape-based camcorders are totally obsolete nowadays, and too noisy anyway. The smaller sensor size compared to the much more expensive HF100 may or may not impact low light shooting (an objective comparison would be welcome), but there are also negative reviews about the HF100 low light quality. It might be a trade-off for the better optical and digital zoom. As for the review about non true progressive format, unless I misunderstand (I am no expert), this 60i format is just the internal format of the recording, and does not affect the capture or playback, which is 30p or 24p, depending on your set up. AVCHD seems to be supported throughout the whole editing/playback channel now, so the support issues encountered by the early AVCHD adopters are hopefully obsolete. We should look at the good points too, such as the movie mode (24p fps and movie color tone) which is rarely seen on consumer products at that price.
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Anthony: I used to have a JVC Everio, the first model out some years back. I loved the size of the thing, and it took great still pics. The only thing I didn't like was the .MOD file extensions for the videos. It was, quite frankly, a pain in the butt trying to deal with the vids. I ended up selling it. I don't know if they corrected that .MOD nonsense, but somehow I don't believe so. Go with the SONY (my opinion). Congrats on the baby :-) Mike
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It's a great camcorder though. It has more features than any other pocket camcorder. See my review on Amazon for details. http://www.amazon.com/review/R1EVMDDEHU0WG0/ref=cm_cr_pr_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B003ZYEKJ0&linkCode;=&nodeID;=&tag;=#wasThisHelpful
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Thanks again david.I remember reading some of the flash based camcorders record on .MOD files, which are somewhat hard to work with.This will be my first camcorder purchase in a long while (my last was a sony digital-8...), so your advice is well needed and appreciated.
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i originally had a sony DCR-SR 300C camcorder that was stolen from me. When I had this camcorder I purchased the VCT- 80AV remote control tripod. It one of the better products I ever purchased. It is a stable platform, also when you use your zoom this will improve your video by giving you a very consitent Zooming control, zoom on the camera can be very inconsistent at times. For paning the tripod is very smooth. You also have a button for still photos & your camera can also be turned on& off without having to touch the camera. Last year I purchased the new Sony model HDR-PJ760V, The tripod is also compatible with that camcorder. I hope this helps. i originally had a sony DCR-SR 300C camcorder that was stolen from me. When I had this camcorder I purchased the VCT- 80AV remote control tripod. It one of the better products I ever purchased. It is a stable platform, also when you use your zoom this will improve your video by giving you a very consitent Zooming control, zoom on the camera can be very inconsistent at times. For paning the tripod is very smooth. You also have a button for still photos & your camera can also be turned on& off without having to touch the camera. Last year I purchased the new Sony model HDR-PJ760V, The tripod... » Read More i originally had a sony DCR-SR 300C camcorder that was stolen from me. When I had this camcorder I purchased the VCT- 80AV remote control tripod. It one of the better products I ever purchased. It is a stable platform, also when you use your zoom this will improve your video by giving you a very consitent Zooming control, zoom on the camera can be very inconsistent at times. For paning the tripod is very smooth. You also have a button for still photos & your camera can also be turned on& off without having to touch the camera. Last year I purchased the new Sony model HDR-PJ760V, The tripod is also compatible with that camcorder. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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Hi Ann! Well the main differences are that the 25 uses AA batteries and the 30 requires a proprietary battery. This means that if you run out of battery power with the 30 you either have another (expensive) proprietary battery or you wait until the battery recharges( a couple of hours) before you get to shoot again. With the 25 you just pop into your local convenience store, buy a set of AA's and you are back shooting again. Me, I carry three sets of hybrid rechargeable batteries so it is unlikely I will ever run out of power, but if I do... The RAW option is good if you like spending hours and hours behind your computer screen making the "perfect" picture. I do not so I opted for the 25( I have had three cameras with RAW and have learned that shooting and tweaking is more fun than the drudgery of manipulating and converting RAW files). The only other difference is that the 30 has a slightly larger viewfinder which would be nice if I did not have to buy the extra proprietary battery(nearly 25 percent of the cameras purchase price each-and I would need three total i.e. and extra hundred bucks) instead of the three sets of set of four hybrid AA's(way less than the price of one of the 30's batteries). So if lots of extra work-time, extra expensive back-up batteries to make sure you never run out of power on a shoot and a slightly bigger viewfinder are worth it to you then the 30 is the better camera. Oh, did I mention the 30 also costs thirty percent more to buy than the 25? So the Hs25EXR is the choice for a fun camera that will do 99 percent everything the HS30EXR will do AND it will do it for less money to buy, be less work( i.e. more fun!), cheaper to power(I get 500 plus shots per set of fully charged Hybrids-mostly using the eye-level finder). The HS25EXR is the one I bought for all those reasons and more. Either way they will both be fun and that is after all the whole point of a Super duper super zoom, right?
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well I was looking at your Owner Manual of this Camcorder right Now!! 1-11-2015 8:38pm Miami time do not see the shoe hookup on this the dcr-sr68 Camcorder Mine is a Sony DCR810 and does have the Shoe hookup to Attach that Sony ECM-HGZ1 Shotgun Microphone the audio clarity is Great this one is Actually used and design for Interviewing People not good to Record live bands wana Record Live Bands and Performances can use the Sony ECM-HST1 Stereo Microphone I own Both Items works well back to your dcr-sr68 does not look that it has the shoe hookup look at your Owner Manual on your Camcorder if any thing or questions email @ voyage176@gmail.com ;) :) well I was looking at your Owner Manual of this Camcorder right Now!! 1-11-2015 8:38pm Miami time do not see the shoe hookup on this the dcr-sr68 Camcorder Mine is a Sony DCR810 and does have the Shoe hookup to Attach that Sony ECM-HGZ1 Shotgun Microphone the audio clarity is Great this one is Actually used and design for Interviewing People not good to Record live bands wana Record Live Bands and Performances can use the Sony ECM-HST1 Stereo Microphone I own Both Items works well back to your dcr-sr68 does not look that it has the shoe hookup look at your Owner Manual on your Camcorder if... » Read More well I was looking at your Owner Manual of this Camcorder right Now!! 1-11-2015 8:38pm Miami time do not see the shoe hookup on this the dcr-sr68 Camcorder Mine is a Sony DCR810 and does have the Shoe hookup to Attach that Sony ECM-HGZ1 Shotgun Microphone the audio clarity is Great this one is Actually used and design for Interviewing People not good to Record live bands wana Record Live Bands and Performances can use the Sony ECM-HST1 Stereo Microphone I own Both Items works well back to your dcr-sr68 does not look that it has the shoe hookup look at your Owner Manual on your Camcorder if any thing or questions email @ voyage176@gmail.com ;) :) « Show Less
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I own both. But if you only want one, well, a. if you value light-weight, smaller size, easier to lug around, then get the 18-200 b. if you really really want the extra zoom, and don't mind the extra mass, get the 18-300 I wanted both worlds...but I will tell you, my hand did get tired more quickly with the 18-300 mounted...and after I saw the difference in the full zoom pics, I thought to myself : "Is that all the extra I get?"....which I did want more zoom, and I am happy, but thought it would be much bigger than actual results... Holding/shooting with one hand, the 200 felt like a pleasure...the 300 felt hefty. I think hobby-ists can do without the extra zoom...try and find samples of shots at 200mm and 300mm zooms, and decide if it makes a difference to you...
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Well to be very honest I don't feel I could compare something I am not familiar with. I would only be reading reviews about the Finepix S1800 and not actually comparing 2 products. I can only say (since I bought it for my son who is 36) that the pictures he takes with it are amazing and the price was very reasonable. I am sorry but I think if I tried to compare it to something I am not familiar with I would be giving you false information.
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I don't own the JVC, but I did take a look at it. The reviews were not all that great for the unit. I didn't like the format of the files it stored (I use Linux, the Sony files are immediately usable). I liked the 6MP still picture feature... AND I believe the build quality of the Sony is a bit better than the JVC. There are some reviews out there for the JVC. Not too many for the sr300 yet though. If I had to do all over again, I'd choose the SR300. IMHO there isn't a good (well one that I like well enough) HD HDD camera out there yet. You get the Sonnar*T lens with the SR300... that might be well worth getting it over the SR200. If there was a $400 price difference, I'd get the SR200. Camcorders retain their value, so don't expect to see too much drop in price.
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Interesting question. If you still have the 300, changing your viewpoint may make more sense than changing your camera. You get to keep the 300's excellent IQ... and keep your money. Just set it to EXR Automatic and forget those other features. Which is the exact setting you'll do best with on the 660. So, settings/ease of use-wise, it's a wash. About the only substantive difference between the two cams lies in their respective sensors. I don't think you want to have that discussion, but if you did, many knowledgeable folks would argue the edge goes to the 300. On paper, at least, the 660 offers much faster continuous shooting: 11 fps versus 2. And it costs about 70 bucks less than the 300, new, on Amazon. I don't see you going wrong with either choice...if I've read you right.
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For a good listing of the traits that the two cameras have, use the comparison function, see this comparison table at dpreview.com - http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras;=sony_dsch1%2Csony_dsch2%2Csony_dsch5&show;=allor add your own cameras for comparison here:www.dpreview.com/reviews/sidebyside.aspAlso - see the Sony talk forum over there for more in-depth questions. Very basically, the H2 has been found to perform very well. There appears to be less high ISO noise from the 6mp sensor on the H2. The screen is smaller, but the lens appears to have the same, or at least very similar, great qualities as the H1 lens. For a good listing of the traits that the two cameras have, use the comparison function, see this comparison table at dpreview.com - http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras;=sony_dsch1%2Csony_dsch2%2Csony_dsch5&show;=allor add your own cameras for comparison here:www.dpreview.com/reviews/sidebyside.aspAlso - see the Sony talk forum over there for more in-depth questions. Very basically, the H2 has been found to perform very well. There appears to be less high ISO noise from the 6mp sensor on the H2. The screen is... » Read More For a good listing of the traits that the two cameras have, use the comparison function, see this comparison table at dpreview.com - http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras;=sony_dsch1%2Csony_dsch2%2Csony_dsch5&show;=allor add your own cameras for comparison here:www.dpreview.com/reviews/sidebyside.aspAlso - see the Sony talk forum over there for more in-depth questions. Very basically, the H2 has been found to perform very well. There appears to be less high ISO noise from the 6mp sensor on the H2. The screen is smaller, but the lens appears to have the same, or at least very similar, great qualities as the H1 lens. « Show Less
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I thought I would buy a Canon HG20 because my current camcorder and camera are a Canon, but once I actually held both the Canon HG20 and the Sony SR11 in my hand, there was no doubt that the Sony SR11 was worth the price difference. The construction quality, placement of controls and the vivid LCD screen of the Sony SR11 make it a superior choice over the Canon HG20. I had my Canon camcorder for 8 years so I always look to buy a quality product that I will use for a long time. I would recommend you go to a store to compare the Sony and the Canon to see the difference in person.