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kulrblind · 02-09-2004, 05:25 AM

Funny turn of events through the last week:

I went out to see a few of them first-hand, and figure out if I really wanted to pay for the Sony name, or whether the JVC and the Canon models stacked up just as well. Anyway, I went to my local cutthroat-electronics-dealer (the name "Wacky" is right in the name), and saw some Canon models that looked pretty nice, and were comparably priced with the Sony.

Then, on to JVC, and I thought I had settled on a JVC model without a few of the features I wanted (like an electronic stabilizer), but couldn't close the deal because I was late for an appointment at the time.

Anyway, I went home and checked out the JVC model and one of the Canon models ( I can post the ones I was considering, if anyone's curious ) "reviews" online, both user reviews and professional reviews, and for the most part, the Canons failed in low light, and the JVCs weren't very durable. I don't know how true this is, but most of the recommendations were for the Sony TRV-19 and 22 (same model, one extra feature on the 22). So, I called my brother-in-law to see if he could find one in Alberta (less tax than here), and send it to me. Anyway, not only does he find one there, it's $200 less than I could buy it here. Crazy.

So.. it's on its way to me as we speak. Thanks for all the tips, folks, and i'll let you know how it works once i've had a chance to play with it a little.

Oh, and Jephree, I'm just using it as a general use camcorder, but wanted digital for better quality movies. You know...walking around town, taking pics of the baby (three weeks away!), etc.

Thanks again, folks.

02-09-2004, 05:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
kulrblind plays well with others Location: Canada	Funny turn of events through the last week: I went out to see a few of them first-hand, and figure out if I really wanted to pay for the Sony name, or whether the JVC and the Canon models stacked up just as well. Anyway, I went to my local cutthroat-electronics-dealer (the name "Wacky" is right in the name), and saw some Canon models that looked pretty nice, and were comparably priced with the Sony. Then, on to JVC, and I thought I had settled on a JVC model without a few of the features I wanted (like an electronic stabilizer), but couldn't close the deal because I was late for an appointment at the time. Anyway, I went home and checked out the JVC model and one of the Canon models ( I can post the ones I was considering, if anyone's curious ) "reviews" online, both user reviews and professional reviews, and for the most part, the Canons failed in low light, and the JVCs weren't very durable. I don't know how true this is, but most of the recommendations were for the Sony TRV-19 and 22 (same model, one extra feature on the 22). So, I called my brother-in-law to see if he could find one in Alberta (less tax than here), and send it to me. Anyway, not only does he find one there, it's $200 less than I could buy it here. Crazy. So.. it's on its way to me as we speak. Thanks for all the tips, folks, and i'll let you know how it works once i've had a chance to play with it a little. Oh, and Jephree, I'm just using it as a general use camcorder, but wanted digital for better quality movies. You know...walking around town, taking pics of the baby (three weeks away!), etc. Thanks again, folks.