On Sun, 25 Mar 2001 08:15:09 -0700, "John Peterson" wrote:

>Hello, David!
>
>I *have* seen your camcorder reviews, and that's what threw the VX2000 into
>my "pool" of possibilities. In fact, if it weren't for the bulkier size, I
>think there'd be no contest. ;-) Thank you for providing such a
>comprehensive review of your experiences with various cameras. It turned
>out to be an *invaluable* reference for me as I try and determine *what*
>camera to get.

Thanks for the comments.

>Out of curiosity, I read somewhere that Sony was about to release a
>successor to the TRV900 (the TRV1000?). Do you know if this is true? I
>haven't seen anything on Sony's site.

Nor will you, I suspect... (global-dv or some-such has
pushed the rumor of a new TRV-900 for *quite* a while,
now...;-). I just checked the best I could about an
updated model, and decided to go ahead and buy another
TRV-900 this weekend, though I would like to have seen
a bit better lens at wide stops on the TRV-900 - but I
just don't expect to see that soon. (so I took the
plunge, again...!;-). The TRV-900 still has the best
combination of size/weight/price/image-quality out
there, so.......;-)

>Oh...another question, if I may: would you say that the video editing
>capabilities (via software) between the PC110, TRV900, and VX2000 are
>roughly equivalent?

In terms of FireWire compatibility? There should be
no problem with any of those, I would think... BTW, if
you're looking for a nice, stable editing computer, I
just happen to have a spare...;-)

>Thanks again for your help! :-)
>John Peterson

No problem!
Have fun with whatever you get!

>"Neuman - Ruether" wrote in message
>news:3abe1d83.5714492@newsstand.cit.cornell.edu...
>> You have probably seen my camcorder reviews, at:
>> www.David-Ruether-Photography.com/camcorder-comparison.htm
>> (the PC110 would be closest to the PC1...).
>> I sympathize with your delemma - I solved it by
>> having the PC1, TRV900, and VX2000...! Carry and
>> use the camera that is appropriate for the
>> occasion! ;-) The small camera is a delight to
>> pack ('cept for the "wart" of the high-capacity
>> battery on the side, the wind-protected external
>> mic added to the top, and the hulking .5X lens
>> converter [and polarizer and warming filter] on
>> the front to overcome some of its limitations), and
>> it's much easier to hold and use than it appears
>> you think... The TRV900 is on its way (again - I
>> bought, then sold it, then realized I really do
>> want a mid-sized camcorder for some purposes [and
>> the 3-chip image is noticeably better than even
>> the best one-chippers in most shooting
>> conditions...], so I'm buying another), though
>> the sound and picture of the VX2000 are superior.
>> The VX2000 gets used whenever I can justify
>> packing and carrying it - but at least it fits
>> in a long camera bag ready to shoot, with WA
>> converter and battery in place ('course the
>> shoulder-brace rides along elsewhere.......;-).
>> Best compromise: the TRV900 - its picture is
>> very good (better than any one-chipper, and
>> better than several other 3-chippers, even ones
>> considerably more expensive and larger), the
>> sound is OK (better than most one-chippers),
>> and the package size/weight is OK. If you can
>> manage the VX2000, the trouble is worth it,
>> though...