Hi WAMUGers
I think i have to purchase a Digital Video camera for school before the end of
the year.
I have around $1300 to spend.
I have been happy with the Sony that we have had for a few years.
Canon seem very good.
The Panosonic 3CCD range sound good. Especially for indoor shooting.

Any advice would be appreciated please.

Do I still have to ensure they have firewire, dv in/out?
or is USB 2 now fastt enough?

You will not regret having Firewire. Unlike USB, it's designed from the outset to support video. I don't think you'll find many Pro DV cameras that offer USB2 as an option.

Have fun,
Shay
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