On Tue, 13 Aug 2002 13:13:56 -0400, "Mike Kujbida" wrote:

>
>"Eric" wrote in message
>news:ajbc12$k19$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>> I'm trying to decide wich camera to buy. I was looking at 3 cameras:
>> 1) Sony DSR-PD150 with Lux of 2.
>> 2) Canon GL2 with Lux of 6.
>> 3) Sony DSR-PDX10P with Lux of 7. This camera is just about to be
>released.
>> It is the pro version of TRV950 and similar in most specs. The brochure
>> available from http://www.sony.ca/dvcam/DSRPDX10.pdf
>>
>> So do you think the best choice out of the above cameras would be Sony
>PD150
>> with Lux of 2.
>> Thaks in advance,
>> Eric.

>Cameras used to be rated in terms of foot candles which, in my opinion, is a
>much more accurate method. There are (approximately) 10 lux to one foot
>candle. As you can see, there really isn't a lot of difference between the
>cameras you've listed. What it should always come down to is features. Do
>a serious comparison of all three and determine which one best meets your
>present and future needs.
>
>Mike Kujbida

I can tell you there is a heck of a lot you cannot shoot
with a 7-lux camera, or even a 5-lux camera, that is easy
with a 2-lux camera (all Sony, rated by Sony...). The
VX2000/PD150 is pretty unique among "handycam"-style
cameras for its ability to produce a high-quality image
in very low light levels - the others are marginal even
in interiors that do not look too bad, and limit severely
what you can shoot successfully without lights... BTW,
I shot a wedding this week with six cameras, with lux
ratings that included all of the above. The 7-lux
camera didn't make it in the church (the 5 was marginal);
in the reception, only the 2-lux camera could be used...