On Tue, 11 Dec 2001 22:59:33 GMT, "Alexander Ibrahim" wrote:

>I hate that camera. it is awful...it looks flat out crappy when
>intercut with any number of other cameras, but I suppose it is OK if
>it is all you use. Still, I have been VERY unhappy with the images it
>produces.
>
>I think it runs about $1600. I prefer the GL-1. I recommend the XL-1S
>or the Sony VX2000/PD150 cameras.

The TRV-900 and other Sony Mini-DV "imaging types" are
compared (with frame-grabs) in different light conditions
at www.David-Ruether-Photography.com/camcorder--comparison.htm
Personally, I dislike the GL-1 image for several reasons,
and prefer the TRV900 under most shooting conditions;
pretty much a stand-off between the TRV900 image and
XL-1 image, though, but after the price/weight/size/
accessory-cost/control-problems are factored in, there
isn't too much of a contest...;-) Comparing the audio,
however....;-) The TRV900, GL-1 and others are compared
(with frame-grabs) at
www.David-Ruether-Photography.com/camcorder-comparison.htm
BTW, I agree that the TRV900 is difficult to intercut
"straight-up", but when color-balanced (and possibly
gamma-corrected), the image is excellent, and easily
cut with other good gear. It does not have the
uncorrectable image defects of the GL-1...