On Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:36:46 +0800, jlam@yahoo.com (jlam) wrote:

>Hi! I am planning to buy a "high end" DV cam (for shooting documentary
>video projects). I am considering either the GL1 or VX 2000. I know both
>cam got the progressive scan mode (the film mode) to simulate the film
>look. I am wondering which one is better to fit my purpose (shooting video
>project).

Read what MC has to say, above, then check out the reviews,
below... In EVERY picture characteristic, the VX2000 is
better than the GL-1 (resolution, contrast, relative freedom
from artifacting, color quality, low-light ability, etc.),
not to mention its audio superiority. The VX2000 PS-mode is
useless for motion-video, but I think the same is true of
the GL-1's PS-mode (it cuts the already poorer resolution,
and duplicates one of film's shortcomings: the inability
to show motion sharply). There are reviews, with frame-grabs
and more, in the following:
The Sony models are compared at:
www.David-Ruether-Photography.com/camcorder--comparison.htm
Other model comparisons are at:
www.David-Ruether-Photography.com/camcorder-comparison.htm
and:
www.David-Ruether-Photography.com/sony_dcr-vx2000.htm
and:
www.bealecorner.com
and:
http://www4.big.or.jp/~a_haru/index.html