"Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:...
>
> "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:...
>
> (snipped)
>
>> How about a review of the Canon HV-20 and comparable cameras?   Such as
>> the Sony HDR-HC7. If God told you to choose between the 2, which would
>> you choose? <G>
>
> (snipped)
>
> I see after reviewing those 2 camcorders- one significant difference is
> that the Sony has a touch screen viewfinder. At the age of 58, even with
> bi-focals, my vision ain't what it used to be reading small print and
> using small buttons and controls- I think I might have better results with
> the touch screen viewfinder than the buttons on the Canon.
>
> Otherwise, the Sony seems a bit more souped up but not by much- and a bit
> more expensive.
>
> So, am I exaggerating the value of the touch screen viewfinder? Yes, I go
> to stores and try them out there- but one can't tell much from a few
> minutes like that.
>
> Also, I see another group called rec.video.professional which gets no
> traffic.
>
> Joe

>
>
> "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:...
>>
>> "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:...
>>
>> (snipped)
>>
>>> How about a review of the Canon HV-20 and comparable cameras?   Such as
>>> the Sony HDR-HC7. If God told you to choose between the 2, which would
>>> you choose? <G>
>>
>> (snipped)
>>
>> I see after reviewing those 2 camcorders- one significant difference is
>> that the Sony has a touch screen viewfinder. At the age of 58, even with
>> bi-focals, my vision ain't what it used to be reading small print and
>> using small buttons and controls- I think I might have better results
>> with the touch screen viewfinder than the buttons on the Canon.
>>
>> Otherwise, the Sony seems a bit more souped up but not by much- and a bit
>> more expensive.
>>
>> So, am I exaggerating the value of the touch screen viewfinder? Yes, I go
>> to stores and try them out there- but one can't tell much from a few
>> minutes like that.
>>
>> Also, I see another group called rec.video.professional which gets no
>> traffic.
>>
>> Joe
>

"PTravel" <ptra***@travelersvideo.com> wrote in message
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> "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:UvfLi.102$bV2.95@trndny02...
>> Just been searching for best prices on these cameras and came across:
>> http://www.shopcartusa.com/P_Sony_Handycam_HDR-HC7_HDRHC7/Show_All/#stores
>>
>> That site has the Sony for a ridiculously low price- something must be
>> wrong here.....
>>
>> Joe
>
> This isn't a store, but a referral/"shopping" site.  Go to
> resellerratings.com and take a look at the reviews of the low-ball
> merchants that they list.  I recognize quite a few of them as problems.
> Given the 5 star ratings for these problem merchants, it means either the
> website allows merchant padding or, is itself, a scam.
>
> Taking, as an example, the low-balling Express Cameras, take a look at the
> resellerratings review here:
> http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Express_Cameras
>
> Then compare it to a reputable camera dealer like B&H (B&H is universally
> acknowledged as the gold standard for honest, ethical mail-order cameras):
> http://www.resellerratings.com/store/B_H_Photo_Video_Pro_Audio
>
> If you're going to buy a camera, these are the only three on-line
> retailers I'd consider:
>
> B&H Photo Video
> Adorama
> J&R Music World
>
> I've dealt extensively with all three -- never a problem with a price, a
> purchase, shipping or, on those rare occasions when needed, a return.
>
>
>>
>>
>> "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:...
>>>
>>> "Joe" <a**@xyz.com> wrote in message news:...
>>>
>>> (snipped)
>>>
>>>> How about a review of the Canon HV-20 and comparable cameras?   Such as
>>>> the Sony HDR-HC7. If God told you to choose between the 2, which would
>>>> you choose? <G>
>>>
>>> (snipped)
>>>
>>> I see after reviewing those 2 camcorders- one significant difference is
>>> that the Sony has a touch screen viewfinder. At the age of 58, even with
>>> bi-focals, my vision ain't what it used to be reading small print and
>>> using small buttons and controls- I think I might have better results
>>> with the touch screen viewfinder than the buttons on the Canon.
>>>
>>> Otherwise, the Sony seems a bit more souped up but not by much- and a
>>> bit more expensive.
>>>
>>> So, am I exaggerating the value of the touch screen viewfinder? Yes, I
>>> go to stores and try them out there- but one can't tell much from a few
>>> minutes like that.
>>>
>>> Also, I see another group called rec.video.professional which gets no
>>> traffic.
>>>
>>> Joe
>>
>