Response to DSR-PD100

The TRV 900 is in fact the same camcorder as the PD100 only it does not record DVCam. Three chips and everything. DVCam offers the same resolution as MiniDV. Its only advantage is durability. But the mini tapes are shorter and more expensive. However, of the two hours of footage I've shot so far with my TRV 900 on MiniDV I have not seen one single drop-out. To me, this is incredible. Hi8 has drop-outs galore. Since the PD100 is only slightly more expensive and offers DVCam and several more accessories (all usable with the 900), I'd say the little extra is definitely worth it.

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