Sony DSR-PD170 Camcorder

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Sony DSR-PD170 Camcorder
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4.0 stars out of 4 user reviews

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"This camera is a Workhorse" By Fejjarific

Pros: Ballanced Audio inputs, Size, quality

Cons: Iris control, Audio control, input location, provided mic

Summary: Much better than the vx2100 in terms of audio. vx2100 has one option. On camera or pluged in. Too bad you cannot use both like the pd170. I have had a problem with the provided mic. I think I have narrowed it down to it does not provide a usable ... Expand full review

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"Run and Gun cam" By

Pros: Low light king, build quality, color rendering, fast auto focus, and quality viewfinder.

Cons: Only shoots 15p and 60i, has that "live at five" look(video), front heavy, lens of average quality, and not much changed overall from the 150. If you do weddings or live events this camera is a no brainer. Much better than the GL2 for run and gun work.

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