On 8 Aug 2001 21:51:10 -0500, silver.bulleit@gte.net wrote:

>I'm getting closer to choosing the 3-ccd camera. I deleted the GL-1
>for poor still resolution and no feature for interval recording, and
>is pretty heavy compared to others. The DV951 has a great UXGA still
>images, a big plus, but am concerned about the 1/6" ccd's verses 1/4"
>ccd's on the Sony. What effect will this have? Lastly, the Sony has
>a great fast shutter speed for high speed action, and the Pana does
>not. Any last thoughts from y'all.
>
>In general, will be used for home use in son's sports, and family
>events. I do some documentary and product type video footage for work
>for use with NLE. I don't absolutely need the still image function,
>but if I'm spending that much money, it'd be nice to have.

Do yourself a favor - if the GL-1 price was acceptable, look
at the VX-2000 (only a bit more). While larger and heavier,
it just plain has THE best picture in the group you are
considering (the TRV900 would be second-best - but the
VX2000 is noticeably better and the best choice for
conmmercial work) and the 640x480 stills are the best
of the bunch, too (the megapixel stills from the one-chippers
tend to have a lot of color noise). It is reviewed at:
www.David-Ruether-Photography.com/camcorder-comparison.htm

>Lastly, good suggestions on where to buy? There are some really low
>ball web sites, but I'm concerned about lack of USA warranty, or shady
>operations. Cameraworld.com and B&H are very reputable, but kinda
>expensive compared to some others.

Not really, in reality...;-)
When you get done with "grey-market", paying BIG
prices for accessories you don't want (or for
accessories that normally are included) and for
shipping, the B&H and CW prices seem downright
reasonable (and they are "moveable" a bit, if you
have a real price from a "real" dealer...). Go
with a good dealer, especially one that accepts
exchanges if something is wrong with what you get
(this DOES happen...!).