On Sat, 09 Feb 2002 16:01:19 GMT, win.308@cox.net (Chuck) wrote:

>I shoot severe weather events and Trains. All outdoor. Sound is a
>msall issue sans the issues with the VX2000 but know there are add on
>work arounds providing XLR mic inputs.
>
>Looking for opinions on picture quality and ease of use.

The VX2000 picture is sharp and smooth, freer from
oversharpening effects than the "C" and "P" competition,
and it captures subtle (near-neutral) color variations
well... The picture contrast is low enough to show good
highlight and shadow detail, but still maintains picture
"brilliance" well. While some might argue that the
differences between good camcorders are subtle, I think
otherwise - and so might you, once you see the
differences...;-) BTW, the VX2000 built-in mic is
relatively resistant to wind, and when aided by additional
wind protection, it can be used in a moderate wind with
few problems. The AGC is also unusually good. The camera
is best operated using the excellent auto controls,
using the custom presets to bias the auto controls when
needed- though I prefer the DWB preset for exterior
shooting. As a result, the camera is VERY easy to
operate (the AF and AE really work well!). The camera
is also compact enough to protect from weather
reasonably easily - or to pack quickly. For more,
see: www.David-Ruether-Photography.com/sony_dcr-vx2000.htm

>>On Tue, 29 Jan 2002 14:27:00 +0100, "hani"
>> wrote:
>>
>>>Which of the two has better low light performance ?
>
>>VX2000.
>
>>>Which of the two has better resolution ?
>
>>VX2000.