Review 5 of 7
Summary: My seventh video camera in 20 years, the VX2000 is a wonderful instument available to an amateur. For the video maker who has gone beyond simply shooting family scenes etc. and is ready to do editing and creative camera use and is aware of image quality this is the unit to buy. Strengths: Easy control over various image settings, amazing low-light ability, great sound, especially with the intelligent mike at zoom setting, and all mechanical operations, zoom, focus menu placement etc. are improved over all other Sony models, an the image is beautiful. The Swing out screen is invaluable for "cinema varite" technique. Magnesium case and all metal joints and mountings give it a solid feel. Weaknesses: It is inherently larger than models of lesser capability. One might consider that it takes stills at a lower resolution than other Sony models such as TRV20, PC110 as a disadvantage; but these cameras sacrifice low light video ability to achieve higher resolution stills. The VX2000 is designed to maximize video image. If you buy a VX2000 get a separate digital still camera like the Sony s70. Similar Products Used: I had the original 3CCD vx100, of which this is the third geration. It can't be compared to any hi8, or single CCD digital Camera. Customer Service: Sony fixed my trv750 during waranty period, but returned it to somebody in another state who was kind enough to send it to me. The VX2000 has a magnesium case and feels very solid. An extended waranty my be wise for a heavy user. My PC100 has been dropped three times, bouncing down a cement railway stair in Ireland, into a latrine in the Dolomites and into the snow. While scrathed, it still works perfectly, and it feels less sustantial than the VX2000.
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