[MacDV] mini DV Cameras

[Preston]

Single chip consumer cameras have become real real cheap. Both in 
price and quality in my opinion. My old Digital8 puts out better 
images than many of the new single chip cameras.  There IS a 
difference in the consumer camera world as far as image quality is 
concerned. But don't look at the bells and whistles on the different 
models to decide, rather look at what models make a jump in the 
imaging chip (CCD) SIZE and resolution.

The CCDs keep getting smaller and resolutions keep getting larger. 
And the images don't really  seem to be improving much in my opinion.

I've seen tests that show single chip cameras beating 3 chip cameras 
in low light. So equating more chips with better low light capability 
is not true based on that fact alone.

If anyone could speak to the size & quality of CCDs and their 
resulting output that would be helpful.
Best
-Preston


>I have a Sony TRV27 and have been reasonably happy with it except 
>for low light video. I am not talking dark just low to moderate room 
>light. Under these conditions everything is very washed out and low 
>contrast. I have been noticing other peoples cameras have been doing 
>better than mine in the same light. Have consumer mini DV cameras 
>gotten that much better in the last two years?
>
>Eric