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Question

whats best between the sony pmw-ex1 xdcam vs sony hvr-z7u

by therealbalboa Sep 20, 2013 11:40AM PDT

hello

i need a comparison between these two.

we are looking to shoot documentaries, interviews and blockbusters down the road.

any opinions?

we will be using final cut proX
we are buying used
off the internet
need a good automatic button
we are new to this
any pros and cons you know of..

thanks

basically, what would you choose?