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Question

Sony PXW-X70 -- is it worth waiting?

Aug 7, 2014 4:47PM PDT

I am in the process of deciding between three camcorders. Ultimately I'd like one I can learn with, that will go with me past novice and into professional territory. I'm interested in more documentary style shooting, with less setup. This will generally be a one-woman crew.

Can anyone help me weigh the pros and cons of the following? Subject matter will generally be animals, nature, and interviews.

Panasonic AG-AC130A
Cannon XF200
Sony PXW-X70

Thanks in advance!

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The craxy thing about 4K is that almost everything is
Aug 8, 2014 8:46AM PDT

Going to be wiped out when they roll out HDCP 2.2. You are a pro so my guess is you are OK with the pretty short life of 4K products today.
Bob

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craxy is a play on ppy and zy.
Aug 8, 2014 8:47AM PDT

Sorry I should try to use such words but HDCP is getting ornery and mean.