Angela: I have a PD-150, a DSR-300 and (now) two DVX100As, as well as a super16 Aaton. I make my living with these cameras. I use the camera that I feel is most appropriate for the job. Sony cameras look like video, but good video, are definitely better made, feel more like quality cameras, and probably, as a result, last longer - I also like the robust DVCAM format - Ive literally never had a dropout with DVCAM. But the Panasonic takes great "film like" pictures after you learn to tweak it (it has considerable menu options and takes some dilligent testing to get it where you want it). As for quality, that is touchy because the Sonys appear to have better resolution, but the DVX has a better, softer "look", truly more like a film transfer (not 35mm Eastman though, don't let anyone fool you - more like ASA 200 16mm Fuji). It's also much better in the "squeeze mode" if 16x9 is an issue. Everyone in these chat rooms has a "this is better, that is worse" attitude depending on the camera they own. Since I own both, like them all for different reasons, I can only suggest that you look at footage from the 2 cameras and pick the one that fits your visual philosophy or your intended project(s) - it's really subjective. Steve Rosen

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