On Mon, 14 May 2001 06:57:06 -0700, "Richard Crowley" wrote:
>"Gocycle" wrote ...

>> I have used both camera's and the picture quality is
>> identical.
>>
>> I chose the VX2000 because I wanted a color viewfinder

>Hmmmm. Ever consider why professionals use B/W viewfinders? Color
>viewfinders are the mark of amateurs. They look pretty, but none have
>sufficient resolution to do critical focus. In fact the LCD pixelated images
>actually MASK the subtle information you need to do good focus! And none are
>accurate enough to do critical color balance either.

>> and an on-board stereo mike; unlike the Mono PD-150.

>On-board microphones are convienent for making home movies in the back yard,
>but those who care about audio never use them unless they have a gun to
>their head. On-camera audio is an INSTANT indicator of an amateur
>production.

>> However, the PD-150 did offer more camera control
>> over exposure due to different rear menu options.

>The very things that professionals (or those who want to make good video)
>require.

>> I just liked the above features for me.

>To each their own. That's why Sony makes both!

I agree with the last...
The mark of amateur video (used in the "bad" sense...;-)
is in the quality of the product, not in the choice
of gear used to make it. To point out otherwise is to
risk accusations of "snobbishness", methinks...;-)
But you knew that, as indicated by your last
sentence...;-) Some gear is easier to use in some
respects for certain purposes, but alternative choices
can be quite appropriate, especially if made with
understanding of the limitations/advantages offered
by the choices...