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best camera for under 2K

by szrussell Nov 2, 2006 2:26AM PST

I'm looking to buy a camera to shoot shorts and a documentary or two.
The things I'm looking for are the following:
The best picture possible
Manual controls
Durable
Dollar for dollar what is the best camera out there for under $2000 or maybe just a little more?
I've been looking at the panasonic AG-DVC30. The only real problem with this camera, I gather, is that even with the XLR adapter and a decent mike the sound is still rough. Am I crazy not to spend the extra money and get the Panasonic AG-DVX100B or something comparable?

Any help would be really appreciated.
Thanks.
Sam

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If your lighting allows,
by boya84 Nov 2, 2006 6:52AM PST

look into the Sony HVR-A1. The only issue I have with it (I actually use the HDR-HC1) is that the tape bottom-loads...

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or a Canon GL2
by boya84 Nov 2, 2006 8:48AM PST

if you want to stay in Standard Definition...

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