On Mon, 29 Apr 2002 01:59:02 GMT, lost@sea.com (Sailor) wrote:

>Hey.. I am considering buying either the ag-dvc10 or ag-dvc15.. was wondering
>if anyone had opinions or experience (good or bad) with these units. I want to
>move up to 3 chip, and also want a DV unit. I've been shooting for several
>years with super vhs and hi8.. with good results, but the 3 chip thing is
>going to be a must with some of the jobs I have coming up.
>
>These 2 camcorders seem to be inexpensive compared with some of the other
>ones i've seen ... sony and canon for example. I know that the canon xl series
>(i think it's xl) offers interchangeable lenses.. i'm not interested in that
>at all so if that's something that keeps the cost in check for me.. that's
>great.
>
>Also, what is the difference between the dvc10 and dvc15? From what I can see
>(even from panasonic's website) is that the 15 has a flip out LCD and the 10
>does not.

The DV10 (and maybe the 15, too), is basically a PV950/EZ30U
in "big" clothes. Not a bad camcorder, but kinda silly in a
shoulder-mount "case" (mostly empty...;-). For a review of
the EZ30U, with frame-grabs, go here:
www.David-Ruether-Photography.com/camcorder-comparison.htm
I sold mine (though I liked some aspects) due to its poor
low light range and tendency to render near-vertical lines
badly. Also resolution was often not as good as other
camcorders I have. I would look at the TRV900 in this price
range, or the VX2000 if you can afford it - both are better.