I am currently working with a MiniDV Camera, editing on Final Cut Express on a 2.16 GHz Duo with 2GB of RAM. I am not happy with the quality and want to improve my setup. I am planning on moving to Final Cut Pro and a MacBook Pro in the future, but first want to spend around $1,000, preferably less, on a HD Camera. I have heard that HDV has better quality, but HHD is what the computer would rather take, using less time to import and render. I am looking at the Canon Vixia lineup, as I heard that is the best. What format should I go with? and are the cameras the best ones in my price range?
Thanks!
Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Canon VIXIA HF20 HD Dual Flash Memory with 32 GB Internal Memory and 15x Optical Zoom
Canon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 120 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom
Thanks!
Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Canon VIXIA HF20 HD Dual Flash Memory with 32 GB Internal Memory and 15x Optical Zoom
Canon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 120 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom