On Tue, 31 Oct 2000 13:05:29 -0600, "DENNIS W LONG"
> I have not been able to find any definitive product reviews on these two
>video cameras.
The TRV-900 (with others) is reviewed on my web page - look
under the "I babble" index...
>I have had a TRV7 for a couple years and really like it. My
>primary reason for upgrading is the ability to have analog input thru the
>camera to computer, albeit having to record to tape first (as I understand
>it). The big advantage here is not having the need for a combination
>analog/digital capture card? Any disadvantages?
The footage will be captured in the Mini-DV format, overall
very good, but not without a few shortcomings... The newer
camcorders, BTW, pass through the signal, so recording it
on tape is not necessary.
> Is there really that much difference in the output quality with the 3 ccd
>vs 1 ccd? I would consider myself in the "prosumer", "enthusiast"
>categories.
Yes, under contrasty or low light conditions and with
motion the image of the 3-chippers generally look sharper,
with better detail in the exposure extremes of the scene,
and have fewer motion artifacts (though still some...).
> I am not overly concerned with the memory stick higher resolution still
>capability vs the floppy adapter, lower resolution.
> Thanks for any opinions/recommendations.
No problem. it is wise to choose for video quality, since
the camcorder still image capability is so limited (not
good for prints, OK for web work...).