This thread is exactly what I've been looking for - right subject at the right time. I appreciate the great answers. Mind if I post a follow-up question?
I'm looking for similar - HD, 1080. But I'll be shooting primarily short films, with some promo videos on the side. So I'm definitely looking for that "film look".
The Z7U was looking really interesting to me until I read some horror stories in other forums, primarily having to do with focus problems and out of syncness when recording to tape and compact simultaneously. But I'm still curious about it. Would it be a good choice for narrative film? I'd like to have one camera flexible enough for everything from interview-style static shots to low light action sequences.
The Z7U is in the right price range. I also like the dual compact/tape recording (if it works), and especially the interchangeable lens, which puts it ahead of the HVX200 for me.
Thanks.
Justin Whitney
http://www.justinwhitney.com
