CVFF Top 3 Prosumer (mid range) Camcorders for Indie Filmmakers

The Canon XL2 (~$4,499 online) is an amazing camera for any indie filmmaker, professional or beginner.

• Easy access to all key controls on the body
• Interchangeable lenses
• Broadcast quality image
• No Hi-Def

The Sony HVR-A1 (~$3,478 online) is small, but big on image quality.

• Great for documentary makers, small and unintrusive
• Key controls accessed through menu system, so can be fiddly
• Broadcast quality image, although not great in low light
• Hi-Def

The Sony HvR-Z1 (~$5,219 online), is the most popular prosumer camera on the market.

• An all-rounder
• Some key controls accessed through menu system, so can be fiddly
• Broadcast quality image
• Hi-Def

Next month: Top 3 Consumer Camcorders (under $2000) for Indie Filmmakers.