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Here in India every one in the field uses Panasonic cams MiniDV (broad casting) rather than Canon though it's more versatile (what I feel), can any one tell the advantage of Panasonic over Canon. I have XL2, which is giving me good results, & greatest advantage is using of EF tele lens for bird photography. I don't think this advantage of using 35mm lens on Panasonic cams is not possible....

Video cameras can be a personal decision as well as an issue of familiarity. Some will stick with Panasonic because it has been producing broadcast gear longer than Canon. Others have legacy equipment that will only work with one brand. Its the same issue with Nikon vs. Canon in still photography. They are always close in performance and features. Unless you point out a specific camera, it...

Thanks, but still I'm not satisfied with the statement; there must be some things Canon lacks in those areas Panasonic perfected.

Knowing India as I do, I'd say Panasonic went to great lengths to sell into that market, which Canon did not. You mention "Mini DV", which is not, to the best of my knowledge, "Broadcast" equipment in the West. Even Canon does not produce "Broadcast" quality equipment here in the West (or anywhere else, for that matter). I think what you are seeing is simply one manufacturer ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ashok Mansur Thanks, but still I'm not satisfied with the statement; there must be some things Canon lacks in those areas Panasonic perfected. Ashok, any kind of purchase choice is usually about marketing rather than quality/features. Maybe Panasonic sponsors events there. Maybe the ...

And Pana has had a full line of SD/HD ENG style cams (big chip) for a long time. Thats not really Canon's market. They have a great rep in the indie/prosumer market, but not broadcast. Sony, JVC, Panasonic are well established in those areas.

Thanks Chris, Dylan,Ken.