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Yes, I know Petrus. It's going to be interesting however to see what the next few generations DSLR's will have in terms of video functions and cool stuff can be done even though there are some shortcomings for video.
I'm looking at various products now such as Sony PMW EX1R/EX3, Canon 5Dmk2, Nikon D3s, Panasonic AF100 and so on.
To bad that none of these otherwise interesting products shot 50/60fps in full HD 1920x1080. That's kind of strange since there are budget cameras that do this.
/Peter
I just don't get it. Yes you can get great footage with the Canon 5dmk2 but it is not THAT cheap (especially once you've costed a good lens), has the 12 minute recording limitation, doesn't have a proper viewfinder, suffers more from rolling shutter than dedicated pro cams etc etc. It's size is great though. Good as a secondary camera on a shoot I would suggest.
Also, what you are proposing means a one camera shoot right? for a concert? that would make damn boring viewing I reckon.
We are now seriously off topic but linking back to the SD788t; small size does have its limitations sonically. Don't get me wrong it is a clean transparent sound, but in answer to your first question, no I don't believe it holds up against a dedicated bunch of excellent external pres/adc's. I can only go on the SD744t that I have used so apologies if the SD788 is of different pre/ADC technology.
I think all of us here have dreamed of the portability thing (I know I have) but the reality is that if it is a recording that you are getting paid for or a recording that is very important to you or the people involved then I know I would personally prefer to lug the heavy (but better sounding) rack gear and get the best possible sound.
Also, what of mic stands? XLR cables? headphones (for clients too)? an 8-trk recording can never be super portable.
There are always compromises and it totally depends what line of work you are in.