Camcorders, what to look for...help.

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vtrider

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Im thinking about buying a camcorder, and spending under 400. Does anyone have any suggestions? i would like to be able to hook it up to my computer to do editing, and i was wondering what i need to get to do so. (as far as what type of camera, and how it actually hooks up to my comp.) Thanks a bunch.

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Matt Rihm

First Run Ski Shop

Stratton VT.
 
try and go Dv, maybe check out some re-furbished canons on ebay. For basic uploading for like 80 bux there Dazzle.

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mm, they're really good. so tender and fresh and...yeah the cookies are good too, lol -petek on the topic of Girlscout cookies

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im doing the same thing you are and i was deciding between the canon zr60, sony trv19, some jvc cam, and the panasonic PVDV203. the video quality on the jvc and the canon isnt that great and the sony is too expensive. the panasonic has a 1/4' ccd and i thought it was the best bang for the buck. you'll need to buy a firewire pci card for your comp which will run you about $30 probably. also, dl premiere off kazaa to edit the video.

 
Rhimer you should by my old one. Its been through tough times but it is a great camera.

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Junction 133 Productions
 
duncan you get your vx2 yet?

-sean

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check if its digital or hi 8 you want digital 8 check for night vision,steady shot, added light, optical zoom, and digital zoom. also check out other interesting features

 
ok, only get a digi one to start. or dig 8. thats so you can easily get on on your computer. 2nd you want to check ccd size, effective pixels, horizontal res. if you want to go more up scale, check for manual controls, white balance, manual focus, shutter speed etc. other than that, just go off other peoples recomendations

-sean

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Proud leader of OA-Support Group For Those Addicted To Oakley.

mCm 2002-2003.

721st member of NS
 
Naw I haven't got my VX2000 yet I am still looking for a good deal but we shall see.

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Junction 133 Productions
 
get a gl2 im telling you

-sean

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Proud leader of OA-Support Group For Those Addicted To Oakley.

mCm 2002-2003.

721st member of NS
 
what about the canon zr45mc? it looks pretty good and its only like 150 bucks... i got less funds then i thought

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Matt Rihm

First Run Ski Shop

Stratton VT.
 
wha wha what? where did you find a zr45mc for 150?

''hey look, his skis are on backwards! You're one of those crazy tricksters, i can tell''- old man in the lift line

 
the zr45 will serve you fine for shooting like home clips of skiing and shit to show online and other stuff, but blowing it up to tv wont look amazing

-sean

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Proud leader of OA-Support Group For Those Addicted To Oakley.

mCm 2002-2003.

721st member of NS
 
.i wuv my gl

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mm, they're really good. so tender and fresh and...yeah the cookies are good too, lol -petek on the topic of Girlscout cookies

-Lagwagon is a moron....

NS Ogre Crew

 
whats the diff between digi 8mm and minidv?

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Matt Rihm

First Run Ski Shop

Stratton VT.
 
basically its the tape size, digi 8 tapes are bigger and cheaper, but from what i hear have lower quality video. what i'd look for in a camera is for a 1ccd, a large ccd, 1/4 is good, the zr's have a 1/6, manual controls (focus ring, exposure, white balance and shutter speed), i like canons, cause they have good video for snow, and have a variety of manual controls. check out reviews on lots of cameras, i probably forgot some important stuff, check out digitalskate.net and shumways.net for good information

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