Sony nex-vg10 or Canon 7D!?!?! a camcorder that can take DSLR quality picture?or a DSLR that can take HD video !??!?!?i am getting mad...i think i m interested in both fields - photography and movie making, but my budget only allows me to pick one! Sony nex-vg10 or Canon 7D!?!?! a camcorder that can take DSLR quality picture?or a DSLR that can take HD video !??!?!?i am getting mad...i think i m interested in both... » Read More Sony nex-vg10 or Canon 7D!?!?! a camcorder that can take DSLR quality picture?or a DSLR that can take HD video !??!?!?i am getting mad...i think i m interested in both fields - photography and movie making, but my budget only allows me to pick one! « Show Less
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It depends on what you are more interested in. If you want to focus more on video then go for the sony Nex-VG10 because it has autofocus while filming and The 7D does not But if you want to focus more on photography more then the 7D because it has 18 megapixels as opposed to the sony's 14. However they are still both amazing at photography and videography.
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I have been wondering the same thing & still can't decide. I was wondering if you have decided yet & if so which way you went? I have a Pentax Optio A10 right now & I love everything about it except the shutter speed so I have been looking for a new one & can't decide between the Sony DSCW80 & the Canon SD1000.
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I was looking at buying either the Sony HX10, or the HX20 and saw your question. Although there really aren't any reviews on the Sony HX cameras yet (1 review doesn't count), the Cannon SX 260 has several, and a consistent theme is noise when recording video... to me this is a deal breaker, also the Sony HX 10 is 18mp & 1080 HD vs the 12mp & 720 HD on the Cannon. I'm leaning toward buying the Sony HX10, but are waiting for at least 10 reviews.
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"video on DSLRs is entirely different from camcorders" - in what way? I have always heard that camcorder video is vastly superior - and if this is true, why pay for good video on a DSLR?
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Sorry I just use for my photography. I have not used my camera for video. I have old Fuji 5 mp that takes the best video of anything I have ever used even new sony. I still use the old xd Fuji.
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It doesn't shoot in 1080p but good luck downloading and editing that content. And 1080p uses up twice as much memory on your flash drive. The TM700 is nice but it has that annoying fan noise problem and it's not nearly as good in low light as the Sony. The CX300 has an Effective Picture Resolution of: 2650K Pixels (16:9), 3540K Pixels (4:3) & the CX550 has an Effective Picture Resolution of: 4500K Pixels (16:9), 6000K Pixels (4:3). It's way better in low light too with the bigger sensor. It has a viewfinder and a high resolution (3X that of the 300) 3.5" LCD. The 550 also has the manual control wheel. BTW, the price difference is $360 and anyway, the 350 with 32 more GB is only $40 more than the 300. You won't see 32 GB's in class 4 SD cards for $40 for a few years at least. They're all good camcorders though, but I think the 550 is well worth the extra money.......unless you're married and your wife will kill you........;-)
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I bit the bullet and went with the Sony. Mainly because Circuit City was offering it for $329. Also because it had a better fps and ISO capabilities, if I remember correctly. The 4 gigs of memory set me back $59 though and the case was another $20, so that put me at $415 after tax. I must say that this thing takes awesome pics. I got it mainly for my kids sports. The 2.2 fps and sports mode are nice. The image stabilization seems to do a good job to on other pics. I have not used the remote control yet, but plan on usnig it to try and get some close ups of birds or squirrels, etc on a day when I have nothing else to do. I bit the bullet and went with the Sony. Mainly because Circuit City was offering it for $329. Also because it had a better fps and ISO capabilities, if I remember correctly. The 4 gigs of memory set me back $59 though and the case was another $20, so that put me at $415 after tax. I must say that this thing takes awesome pics. I got it mainly for my kids sports. The 2.2 fps and sports mode are nice. The image stabilization seems to do a good job to on other pics. I have not used the remote control yet, but plan on usnig it to try and get some close ups of birds or squirrels, etc on a day... » Read More I bit the bullet and went with the Sony. Mainly because Circuit City was offering it for $329. Also because it had a better fps and ISO capabilities, if I remember correctly. The 4 gigs of memory set me back $59 though and the case was another $20, so that put me at $415 after tax. I must say that this thing takes awesome pics. I got it mainly for my kids sports. The 2.2 fps and sports mode are nice. The image stabilization seems to do a good job to on other pics. I have not used the remote control yet, but plan on usnig it to try and get some close ups of birds or squirrels, etc on a day when I have nothing else to do. « Show Less
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I just bought a 40D and I think it is a great camera. As posted, there is not best choice but I am sure if the extra (few) bucks is not an issue, we should go for the 40D. It is also the latest sensor and I found it to be really good. Took some shots and it is great.
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I have all kind of cameras (Sony Nex 5 N, Fuji XPro1, Fuji X100, Nikon DSLR, and Three Olympus) , and never attracted to Canon Products!.... but I know about the Canon EOS M, you can compare it to Sony Nex but Not to a highly respected camera like Fuji X Pro1! They do not have any common ground!, Fuji is a professional Camera and you need a rich backgrand of photography to be able to use it. Fuji X Pro1 is a Porsche 911 and Canon EOS M is a VW!!......you have to compare Fuji Xp1 to a Leica Not to a Cheap Canon!
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recvd my nex5n a few wks ago,haven't tried video about the clicking sound though it doesn't matter to me, i have sony a55 for when i need it but so far I didn't use it too. If I want movies I'll buy a camcorder. all I'm interested a go around convience,which the the 5n has,and acording to the reviews. I'm thinking of the evf and wondering if it's worth the price. Lens adapter,forget about it.already have the a55 and my various lens,it's just defeating it's purpose. so again is the evf worth the dough. I'd like to hear from users.
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d7100 is far better, but its also more money, if you are just starting out 5300 is great, lots of features like toy camera mode, painting mode , it also has wifi and gps built in, my wife is just starting out so I opted for this instead of the more advanced 7100,also d7100 was named most stolen camera in the world!
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Searching online for some factual specs for you, I found the following The PJ780VE has a 10x optical zoom with a focal range of 26-260 mm and aperture at f/1.8-3.4 Compared to my earlier Sony HD Camcorder of about 5 years or so ago, it has by far a better wide angle capability than did my old model. I would with it find myself stepping back quite a bit to gain a place from which to shoot videos that would be all inclusive of my subject matter. Don't know how/why the other respondent indicated what he/she did. Unless of course 26mm isn't wide enough for you? I found a few good reviews online, including this off-shore review: http://www.digitalversus.com/camcorder/sony-handycam-hdr-pj780ve-p15261/test.html http://camcorder-test.slashcam.com/compare-what-i-cmp-u-cmd-i-view-u-mode-i-docompare-u-lang-i-en-u-id-i-226-y-294-u-name-i-Sony%20HDR-PJ780-u-bname-i-Sony%20HDR-TD20%20(2D)-u-cmd-i-vergleich.html http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/HDR-PJ780VE As for me...I'm totally satisfied with this camera's performance...as is my wife, who is working as a videographer and photographer at the National Western Stock show this year. Our videos are stunningly sharp and pleasant to watch! AND, the unit comes with a remote control as well, by the way. You may want to purchase a larger battery, and keep the original as a backup for when you run out of juice. I've not had any problems with premature battery drain, either. There are variants of this camcorder model, be sure to investigate each of them before ordering to make sure you are getting what you expected. Also...not get rattled by the "rattle" coming from within the camcorder. It has an internal "floating" platform used for optical stabilization when shooting videos...a most welcome feature!
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The D4 is a very good camera. The D4s is slightly better at high ISOs. Its seem to track focus on moving subjects a bit faster. Go to DXO website and they do a great comparison on cameras and you can compare the two cameras. The picture quality is the same I think over all again with some improvement at high ISOs. I do not know what you shoot or how you photograph so it is very hard to give advice on upgrading. If I had to do it again, I think I would stay with the D4 and which I still use right along with the D4s and wait for the next big change in camera bodies.
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Like you, I wanted a good camera for a fair price. I found a site that does side by side comparisons, you just bring up the ones you want from the list. I went for the Sony, for a couple of reasons: Long battery Life ( a friend of mine has one and he told me of that) and the other is the Zeiss lenses in it. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sidebyside.asp
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Depends on what you need it for, if you are a professional who needs a high frames per second rate to shoot sports, etc., or you need a rugged camera you should go with the 7D, if you are an amateur who just shoots for their own memories, or sharing images, the T4i is great. It has the same sensor as the 7D, but the next generation processor, a really helpful tilt/swivel LCD, and lots easy to use automatic modes if you are just in a hurry. It has excellent image quality (I would recommend the 18-135 lens) and the video is great (although even my S95 has great video). I bought one for my wife and she is very happy with it. If you are sometimes not so sure about what aperture/shutter speed to use, I would 100% recommend the T4i because of all the presets that can help you out in a pinch. Hope this helps.
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Hey there -I see no one has really responded to your question - I am in the same boat - looking for many of the things you are. I have been looking at the Sanyo Xacti HD700 7MP MPEG-4 High Definition 720p Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom - the reviews have been pretty good - not sure about the external mic - and it still has the low light issues - Let me know if you made a choice -
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I too am looking for a new cyber-shot. I am looking to buy the dsc-w290 but I have heard great things about the WX1, such as the new panoramic sweep mode and cmos sensor. Not to mention zoomable HD video is amazing.Why you should wait however, is that this is the first batch of cameras with the new sensor. It also uses a smaller LCD than the 3.0 inch they started using such as the dsc-w290 and is only 10.1 mp which if you shoot in 16:9 mode, will be even less.Sony will come out with new cameras being announced in January at the CES 2010 show and then you should decide. If nothing substantial is announced, the price for this will have dropped greatly. I too am looking for a new cyber-shot. I am looking to buy the dsc-w290 but I have heard great things about the WX1, such as the new panoramic sweep mode and cmos sensor. Not to mention zoomable HD video is amazing.Why you should wait however, is that this is the first batch of cameras with the new sensor. It also uses a smaller LCD than the 3.0 inch they started using such as the dsc-w290 and is only 10.1 mp which if you shoot in 16:9 mode, will be even less.Sony will come out with new cameras being announced in January at the CES 2010 show and then you should... » Read More I too am looking for a new cyber-shot. I am looking to buy the dsc-w290 but I have heard great things about the WX1, such as the new panoramic sweep mode and cmos sensor. Not to mention zoomable HD video is amazing.Why you should wait however, is that this is the first batch of cameras with the new sensor. It also uses a smaller LCD than the 3.0 inch they started using such as the dsc-w290 and is only 10.1 mp which if you shoot in 16:9 mode, will be even less.Sony will come out with new cameras being announced in January at the CES 2010 show and then you should decide. If nothing substantial is announced, the price for this will have dropped greatly. « Show Less