Any knowledgeable users ready to compare SR7 to SR1? Opinions on comparisons?
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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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depends what you owned previously, I owned SR 80 previously and I went to test both of them before I bought it. my ears trained for SR 80, and when I tested SR 225i , immediately I can hear the difference, mainly in sound staging and bass when I tested SR 325i, I found my self trying so hard to find the different, there are few but not very subtle to my ear ... maybe after using SR 225i for few months / years I can feel it ! I listened to acoustic guitars (artist: Jubing Kristianto) and I love how much clarity it feels compare to SR 80 and I believe for Blues, you will definitely feel the bass, solid yet soft and far from muddy
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As mentioned vertical grip, weather sealing (a77 is and a65 is not) and body build (a77 has a titanium [sp?] frame versus a plastic one on the a65) are the core differences. Most of the tech is the same. If you are a landscape photographer I would vote for the a77 for the extra battery capacity (vertical grip), less dust and moisture intrusion (weather sealing) and more robust build. And I say this as a landscape shooter who has wrecked his valiant a580 by falling off cliffs in Vermont, off an outcropping and down a mossy stone slope in Ohio, slid down a set of icy stone stairs later the same year and in the same park in Ohio, etc... I have also invested in some better boots and all-terrain grips, for the record.
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compares very well as far as I can tell. I really like mine. Seems to have all the same available features.
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Michael: Thanks for the excellent comparison. Until I read your comments, I had about decided to go with the 700. I'm ordering the 750 instead. Bob F.
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I own both and the 31603 has the ability to view live data and graph it. The 31603 also will read the ABS and SRS codes. I would buy the 31603. Hope this helps.
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I did a lot of research and this is the one I decided to get. Try checking it out at www.dpreview.com. They have excellent reviews and you can do side-by-side comparisons.
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Actually it's the exact same sensor...the only difference there is that the 7D uses dual Digic IV processors where as the T2i only uses a single one (which affects the burst FPS). The sensor and processor are identical. It might not be *quite* as good at low-light only because using a single processor instead of 2 means there's not as much in-camera PP but it's not a huge difference (pictures looked very similar taken between the 7D and T2i).
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Wait for the sigma's that were just announced at PMA... they look like they fit the bill - fixing previous issues.. google dp2s. As far as the X1 - I cancelled. I'd rather have a 7d for less money honestly. Leica killed my desire with all the flipping delays.
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Marc,It looks like the AL2223 has slightly better features. This is the model that I will be purchasing in the coming week or so. The contrast ratio is slightly higher (800:1 as opposed to 700:1) so I think this is a better deal. Maybe others have some feedback that will add to the discussion?: Michael
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Sorry, Dave. I really don't know. However, you might be able to search the internet for specifics of each model and compare them.
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What did Consumer Reports' say about these two cameras? How do you like your ZR1 so far?
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I'm looking at the same two as well. Any input would be appreciated.Thanks!
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yes there is difference,latest version bs22lr has a more open sound,previous bs21lr has a very dark presentation
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I have the 7xrs model and am happy with its overall performance.Having said that, the 7491rs appears to be a impressive improvement over the xrs but with that comes a cost.
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I reviewed the L70SRW and am only familiar with that model. Other than a difference in price, I'm not sure how they compare. I can only say that I am very pleased with the model I have. I suggest you carefully review the description of each model to make your decision. Sorry I am unable to offer more.
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I have both so I show how both compare in a video I uploaded, hope this helps eveyone: