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Sony DSR-PD170

The DSR-PD150 has been an excellent performer since it came out years ago but it has matured over time. As other companies such a Panasonic introduced new cameras like the AG-DVX100 with features such as 24p recording, the DSR-PD150 began to loose its luster. Many people expected Sony to do something outrageous and cutting edge to steal the thunder from the AG-DVX100 and XL-1s, but Sony did the opposite. However, inspite of all this the DSR-PD170 proves that solid video performance is still the ticket to a great camera, even without many of the new features hyped by other camera makers.

When the DSR-PD170 was released many thought of it as an insignificant update as if Sony was simply going through the motions and not delivering a top notch product. Where was the 24p? Where was the true 16:9? Sony's future plans became clearer when they announced that a prototype of an HDV camcorder would be shown at Cebit in Germany. It seems that Sony's advanced technology will be going into the HDV camera, but their Don't fix it, make it better campaign holds some serious merit. 24p, 16:9, and interchangeable lenses are hot features, but they aren't for everyone. When the AG-DVX100 came out it was targeted squarely at indie filmmakers. 24p is a frame rate that is used to mimic the motion characteristics of film, but more importantly for film transfer so that a 1 to 1 match can be made. This feature was revolutionary at the time and has not yet been duplicated by a camera in this range. That having been said, the DSR-PD150 has always been used by independent filmmakers along with the XL-1. The DSR-PD170 is a well balanced camera that can be used for a variety of professional video applications from corporate video to news gathering. This model can also be used for filmmaking, but it doesn't emphasize this as much as the AG-DVX100 which is designed almost exclusively for digital cinema.

Canon EOS 20D

The Bar Has Been Raised

The perfect EOS for advanced-amateurs and professionals alike, the EOS 20D sets new standards in its class. Featuring an all-new 8.2 MP CMOS Sensor, a second generation DIGIC II Image Processor, 5 fps performance for up to 23 consecutive frames and a 0.2 second start-up time, the EOS 20D is designed to capture richly detailed, perfectly exposed images with speed formerly found only in cameras several times the price. Other features include a top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec., flash sync at 1/250, a new high-precision 9-point AF System, a built-in multi-controller for fast focusing point selection and a refined magnesium alloy body, for rugged, go anywhere photography. Compatible with not only Canon's new EF-S Lenses, but with the entire EOS System of lenses and flashes, the EOS 20D is a professionally featured camera with a consumer price tag.

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