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Why not the JVC GR-HD1 HDV camcorder which does 720p resolution and sells
for $1899 at a reputable dealer, B and H Camera?......
see:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=278495&is=REG&addedTroughType=search
Smarty
"Frank" <frank@nojunkmail.humanvalues.net> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 16 Sep 2005 01:01:33 GMT, in 'rec.video.desktop',
> in article <Have any 720p consumer camcorders been announced yet?>,
> HS Crow <nomail@please.com> wrote:
>
>>I know there was a JVC released a while back and Sony has a 1080i at
>>an okay price, but, I'm waiting for a 720p for under $2000. Anything
>>been announced yet? If it's with a 40GB hard drive, then even better.
>>I'm still saving but by early next year...
>
> Sony currently offers the HDR-HC1 (NTSC-compatable) and HDR-HC1E
> (PAL-compatable) HDV 1080i camcorders for under USD $2000, but there's
> no HDV 720p product currently available from any source at or below
> that price point. I would expect that JVC is working on something, but
> I wouldn't be surprised if Sharp came out with something first, but
> expect it to be tape-based, not hard disk drive-based, due to cost.
>
> Of course, if you can convince yourself that HDV 1080i is better than
> HDV 720p *and* save up at a faster rate, early next year you'll be
> able to pick up a Canon XL H1 for under USD $9000. HDV 1080i with 24F
> mode and HD-SDI output!
>
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