On Sat, 24 Mar 2001 14:26:36 -0700, "John Peterson" wrote:

>Thank you for the information. Boy...I'm torn. As I say, I'd like to get
>the best camera in terms of image quality, but each of my three choices
>seems to have some drawbacks.
>
>The PC110 sounds like it's an ergonomic nightmare, but with decent image
>quality.
>
>The TRV900, from what I understand, is about 3 years old. While it sounds
>like the image quality is better than the PC110, I can't help but feel that
>the technology has moved significantly in 3 years and I'd like to get a
>newer camera.
>
>The VX2000 sounds as if it's a bit large and might be tedious to cart
>around, though has excellent image quality.
>
>If you have any other suggestions, recommendations, or ideas, I'd would sure
>welcome them! Thanks again, Raoul! :-)

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...