On 7 Aug 2001 00:32:08 -0500, silver.bulleit@gte.net wrote:

>I am looking at upgrading from D8 to DV and want a better quality
>picture since I am doing videos for work and on the side.
>
>Canon GL-1
>Sony DCR-TRV900, DCR-VX2000
>Panasonic PV-DV951
>JVC GR-DV2000 (not 3CCD, but had good review?)
>
>Opinions? Several of these also have no or poor still image size.
>Wondering if larger size will be bothersome after a while. I've heard
>poor things in another group on the Panasonic, but the specs look
>great. I'd appreciate any input.

You can find critical reviews of several of the above at:
www.David-Ruether-Photography.com/camcorder-comparison.htm
Frame-grabs from several of the above are also at:
http://www4.big.or.jp/~a_haru/index.html
More on the TRV900, and a few otthers, is at:
www.bealecorner.com
Some names are different - look for MX2000 for
the DV951, XM-1 for the GL-1, etc.
Bottom line: if you can afford its size/weight/price,
the VX-2000 is the best of the bunch for picture
quality, low-light ability, and (640x480 only!)
stills-quality; the TRV900 is a good second-choice;
and if weight/size/price must be smaller, look at the
PC110 or TRV30. These are the best in various
size/weight/price categories, though the one-chippers
in the last category will limit you with high picture
contrast and limited control options...