On Fri, 8 Nov 2002 06:09:17 -0500, "RGBaker" wrote:

>> I know some of the differences between the sony 2000 and the PXD150. The
>> PD150 is suppose to be more durable and has XLR inputs, but what is the
>> bottom line in the two models, is it video quality?

>The video quality is identical between the two -- they use the same lens,
>chip & internal circuits. The PD150 can record either DV or DVCam -- the
>latter speeds the tape transport up a bit, uses more tape per minute for
>recording & is therefore less likely to suffer a drop out.
>
>The biggest difference between the two is audio handling -- the PD150 offers
>two XLR inputs, doesn't really have a built in mic (but comes with a single,
>mono mic that mounts on the outside of the camcorder), offers easier access
>to audio level controls.

The other major difference: on the VX2000, a single push of
the exposure locking button while in auto-exposure mode
locks the exposure, permitting immediate manual shifting
of the exposure; on the PD150, two of the three variables
must first be locked down before this is possible, limiting
use in some types of work...