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Software_Goddess
04/02/09

In reply to Sony HDR-TG5V Handycam: Mini HD Camera Gets GPS
Is that really a titanium frame or just titanium colored frame? I hate it when marketing specialists decide to pull that trick.
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Mark Wilson
04/02/09

@Software_Goddess: Yeah, I reread it myself a few times. I think it's titanium...part of it at least "...a titanium body with a premium hard coating enhancing durability..."
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frigg
04/02/09

@Software_Goddess: Sony does use titanium for a few of their more upscale gadgets, so it wouldn't be unheard of. For example:

[www.bswusa.com]
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weezeee
04/02/09

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The problem I have with these camera that are claimed to be high def is that the quality sucks as soon as the lighting condition is non-optimal. Even a cloudy day will shows the difference.

Sub-Compact video cameras are nifty but doesn't work too well.
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elementary
04/02/09

@weezeee: I have a high-def subcompact and it works better than any camcorder I have ever had or could ever have due the simple fact that it gets used. If it can't fit in my jacket pocket, all it'll record is an occasional birthday... if I rembember to charge the battery.
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Evodico
04/02/09

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Hmm.. I'll soon need to replace my dying Xacti HD700. Question is, do I wait and get this or the Xacti HD1010? I guess the HD1010 as it's been out for some time and is much cheaper at this point.
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weezeee
04/02/09

@Evodico: sub-compacts simply do not work as good as you think, when compared to a regular camcorder.

I had an earlier generation of Sanyo Xacti HD video cam (got dumped in the water by my daugther, but that's another story for another day) and they are not even close to my Canon VIXIA HF-11. If you want to skim, do yourself a favor and get the Canon HF-10 -- it will cost you about the same
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frigg
04/02/09

@weezeee: For camcorders, it seems like Canon, with its Vixiae, has become the new Sony.
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