One thing that is never discussed with the 4000 dollar wonders are the repairs. Having worked with the XL1's and PD150s in broadcast documentary work, you have to count on failure and repair with heavy use. Consider price ratio and availability of repairs to all your options. Esp if you're not in a major metro area. I've always considered the PD 150 a great wedding/events camera, that probably shouldn't be used for broadcast... but that's another issue about where the industry is and dollars to donuts.

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