High Definition Content. Making the leap?

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Originally Posted by xcitecash

We have used the $1500 handycam too and there is a huge difference in quality of picture, sound and focus/ light gathering capabilities with it compared to the Z1.. There is a Pro version which is better as it comes with an off cam mike kit...

We tried the Sony HVR-Z1 and the Sony HDV 1080i handycam and saw absolutely no difference in the finished HD product.

The 1280 X 720 finished product looked identical.