When it truly comes down to it, I really didn't get to use the SONY as much as I would like. I felt like I was more familiar with the SONY, true. (though i might have been sick for the JVC tutorial day) But, in my familiarity with the controls on the SONY, I am completely unfamiliar with the way one transfers the raw footage from the tapes into FCP. Therefor with the simplicities of these two cameras, I must choose the JVC with its ability to transfer files digitally, straight into a quicktime file and immediately usable in FCP.
The JVC seems to have an ease with the white balance button but who cares when it comes down to it, as long as it is somewhat easily accessible. I did not, however, like the fact that the focus and the zoom were on the same dial up front. Maybe it was my brain deadness, but I found myself forgetting which side the toggle was on and screwing up shots, having to redo them, and ultimately wasting time. I guess I could learn to pay attention more the more familiar I get with these two cameras.
Bottom line, I think it will be better when we move onto the higher grade cameras and get a chance to venture out more with our abilities and options, considering there is not too much difference between the two pieces of equipment. As a whole, I liked the digital factor from the JVC but haven't thrown out the idea of tape at all if I can get a better picture out of it.
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