i am in photography and video editing as a hobby. I mostly take photographs in my trips to various places and i want to get a camera to make videos ( short documentary style ).
Just a few models i researched till now is the Canon XL series and a more consumer model of sony the XR550V .
i know they are completely different but i have not ywt decide if i have to get a mini dv and pro look camera or a consumer Hard disk camera.
My main requirements are best quality video 16:9 also in low light conditions, external mic and compatibility with Sony Vegas which i will use to edit.
Please if you can suggest any other model or to comment anything on those 2 models i would be gratefull.

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