Take a look at the short list... last, first:
The Sony PXW-X70 is a "pro" sibling of the HDR-CX900. You might want to compare the two. I am not a big fan of having the XLR adapter on top. This makes the camera top-heavy. The top handle is a screw-mount add-on. This is not unlike the sibling HDR-HC1 and pro sibling HVR-A1. I prefer having the XLR adapter controls on the bottom of the camera using an XLR adapter from juicedLink or BeachTek. The audio gain controls are more readily visible and accessible at the back of the camera rather than the side. If you don't need the "pro" codecs the PXW-X70 includes, then the HDR-CX900 + XLR adapter + camera bracket for accessory shoe mounted shotgun mic is less money.
I'm sure the JVC GY-HM600 is a fine camcorder - and has been around for a while (not good or bad - it just is). The pro camcorder market is not as "fickle" as the consumer market. A bit larger footprint than the PXW-X70, I would put it in a ballpark closer to the Sony HDR-AX2000. Both are in that odd not-quite-handheld-but-can-be-handheld camcorders area - but not shoulder-mount without adding something. Both are similar in size (and 1/3 inch 3CMOS imaging chip array and lens diameter) to my Sony HDR-FX1 (and HDR-FX1000 and HVR-Z5). I have not used any of the JVC pro-grade camcorders (only a couple of their consumer-grade).
The Sony NEX-EA50M is interesting... Similar to my NEX-EA50UH, but different lens and a few other tweaks. It is the only one of the three on your list that has an interchangeable lens (E-Mount) system. If you were to only read selected specs, you'd think it is a dSLR - not a camcorder... it has an APS-C imaging chip and hotshot for a flash unit and can capture 16 megapixel still images. It has an odd but useful built-in, slide out, shoulder mount that the others don't have. The other "different" thing it does is use the flip-out LED screen as the viewfinder screen by way of an clip-on eyepiece. It look strange, but works well. A really handy item is that the top of the shoulder-mount slide-out has three 1/4" x 20 holes. Using a 1/4" to accessory shoe adapter, I've mounted a Sennheiser G3 wireless portable base station or an external Elvid 7" HD monitor.
I am actually looking at the Sony HDR-AX2000 to augment my current camera stable. The 1/3" 3CMOS imaging chip system handles low-light better than the APS-C chip in the NEX-EA50UH. Arguably, the lens diameter on the lens included with the 50UH is 67mm compared to the 72mm diameter lens on the 50m. When I need the best lowlight performance I can afford, I use my FX1, not the EA50UH. The larger lens diameter on the 50M may make the difference - but I have no personal experience with that. The HDR-AX2000 may be more than you want to spend.
In addition to the video performance, the other reason I am considering the HDR-AX2000 is because the same high-capacity batteries (L-series NP-F970) that I use with the HDR-FX1 and NEX-EA50UH will also work with the HDR-AX2000. And on-camera VidPro LED lights. And on-camera Elvid external HD monitors. Maybe not the best reasons in the world, but at least I don't have to re-buy different manufacturer batteries for different equipment. In your case, this does not yet apply, but worth considering. I *think* the PXW-X70/HDR-CX series uses the smaller V-series batteries and I have not seen any external devices using those or the older V-series batteries used with the HDR-HC1/HVR-A1.
We assume you already have appropriately weight-rated steadying devices.
Thank you for doing some homework ahead of time - and providing a decent short list and realistic budget.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
Hey everybody,
I'm new here but it looks like this forum holds a lot of questions similar to mine so I'm going to give it a shot. I'm currently debating on which camcorder I should buy in these upcoming two or three months.
I've been using a CANON 650d up till now to make my movies and videos but I've decided to up my gear and getting something more professional and with and actual auto-focus.
I've been checking out a lot of camcorders, and I've come up with three that look interesting:
the Sony NEX-EA50M NXCAM
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1076767-REG/sony_nex_ea50m_nxcam_camcorder.html
the JVC GY-HM600
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/856596-REG/JVC_GY_HM600U_GY_HM600_ProHD_Camcorder.html
adn the Sony PXW-X70
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1072752-REG/sony_pxw_x70_professional_xdcam_compact.html
I've started reading review but they all seem to have their plus and minuses. Does anyone have any advice to give me?
Finally, I'm also looking for a flash lamp and a good mic for night filming. What would you recommend?
Thanks for taking the time to read this. I'd really appreciate some help from someone who's "already been there".
Best regards,
Diveye

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