> Which is the preferred camera, the Canon HV 20 or 30 for over all  
> use.  Which website have the best support and lowest prices. Does  
> everyone still prefer tape? Thanks in advance, David M Glassman

> On May 3, 2008, at 5:54 PM, René Borroto wrote:

>> If anyone is shooting with a small camcorder like the Canon  
>> HV20/30, check out this guy's gadget. It's a $200 35mm lens  
>> adapter that allows you to use standard 35mm lenses on small  
>> camcorders. Another factor to consider is that the images you get  
>> resemble those possible with a much larger CCD/CMOS sensor, such  
>> as that found in the RED camera, or a Sony F900. The depth of  
>> field is much narrower, giving you a great high-end look, with an  
>> HDV camcorder. BTW, I saw the HV30 for $409 bucks from a couple of  
>> web stores. Geeeezzzzzz. I'm not saying your video will look the  
>> same as something from a F900 or RED, but ya know..... There are  
>> caveats. The image is recorded flipped; inverted by 180 degrees.  
>> You have to flip it back to normal in post, or get an adapter that  
>> flips the image optically (expensive).

>> Here's a link to a discussion forum that has the info.

>> http://www.hv20.com/showthread.php?t=2825

>> I think this gadget is very cool and cheap. There are others from  
>> companies like Red Rock Micro, or Letus, but they cost over  
>> $1,000. If cheap is what you need, with good quality video, this  
>> looks amazing. If anyone is already using one of these adapters,  
>> maybe you can share your experience with the group. I know many  
>> are looking to shoot 24p video with a film-like depth of field.

>> René Borroto
>> Senior Editor
>> Multivision Video & Film
>> 305-662-6011
>> r...@multivisionvideo.com
>> www.multivisionvideo.com

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>> On May 3, 2008, at 5:50 PM, Brooks Reid wrote:

>>> Send it back to Sony. I would not trust anyone else.

>>> Brooks

>>> On May 3, 2008, at 11:46 AM, john nink wrote:

>>>> I Have a PD150, that needs help! Could anyone suggest any local  
>>>> repair
>>>> service for my Sony PD150 camcorder?
>>>> Thank You.
>>>> John Mack
>>>> Boynton Beach, Fl.
>>>> mrmikeraff...@bellsouth.net
>>>> 561 740-2772