Digital Camcorders Media Format
I want to buy a dvd camcorder – what is a good brand?
hi — I want to buy a camcorder that records onto some type of digital media — i don’t even have a VCR anymore — I would like something on DVD – or some digital format that i can upload to my PC and burn a DVD from that — I don’t have much money — I just want to know what brands and models are good – i have heard that some digital camcorders only records for about 1 min — i don’t want that kind!
thanks so much everyone!
Hello.
I too am looking to get a camcorder and have been doing a LOT of research lately. Panasonic is coming out with a really good 3CCD dvd cam next month (VDR-D310) which records to dual layer discs. This means you can put 30 or so minutes of best quality video on one dual layer mini dvd. If you bought a normal dvd camcorder that records on normal mini dvd’s, you’ll only get about 18 minutes of high quality video. It doesn’t quite double, but 30-35 minutes are better than 18! I shoule mention though that mini dvd’s are more expensive than the mini dv tapes.
There’s also the hard drive cams which can hold around 7 hours of best quality video; depending on the size of the hard drive. Some say the quality is not as good as mini dv, but others are saying that to regular folks like you and me, we won’t notice the difference. You can record your footage right to a dvd when it’s connected to a dvd burner.
However, if you plan on doing any editing of your video, because of the compression needed to go back and forth from camcorder to computer to dvd, you will lose some quality in the video so it’s best you go with a Mini DV. They too can record right to a dvd burner.
As far as cost, there are so many different web stores out there, not including ebay, so just I would just search around. If you decide on a specific model, I’d be happy to help you find the best price. Just email me.
I’ve included a couple of links for you. Hope this helps!
Test-Pro More 12.0 MP HD Digital Video Camcorder (soon In Egypt)
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KJB Security SleuthGear NightOwl IR Clock Radio Camera $499.99 Just because the lights go out doesn’t mean your camera can’t capture all the action! Our new NightOwl IR camera allows you to see in the dark! This revolutionary hidden camera can see up to 20-30 feet in complete darkness. Currently available in our Cube Clock, soon to be expanded to more products! Specifications: ? Video Resolution: 1280×720, 720×480 / 320×240 ? Co… |
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Klegg/Genesis V1803 DV Camcorder $129.99 Image Sensor: 5.2 M CMOS(Micron)Sensor(Interpolated up to 11 mega Pixels) Digital Zoom: 8x Monitor: 3″ LTPS LCD(4:3) Storage Media: Built-in 64MB Memory SD/MMC Card Slot support Image Resolution: High: 3840 x 2880; Standard: 2592 x 1944; Low: 1600 x 1200 File Format: JPEG AVI WAV MP3; Designed with a super-sized 3″ LCD screen the Klegg Genesis V-1803 is also a feature packed portable media p… |
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Samsung SC-MX20 Shoot & Share memory camcorder w/34x Optical Zoom (Blue) $279.99 The MX20 makes it easy to capture everything you want to remember and some you might want to forget. It features an optimized recording mode for YouTube, a schneider lens with 34x optical zoom, image stabilization and face detection. You can also record up to 16 hours using a 32 GB memory card. The SAMSUNG SC-MX20 also features the longest battery life in its class, lasting up to three hours. 680… |
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Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11 Production Suite $54.95 Video editing audio mastering & disc authoringVegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11 Production Suite takes HD video and audio production to the next level with tools for professional-level sound design and more video effects and transitions. Edit video in nearly any format including high-definition HDV and AVCHD and create a 3D project using the innovative stereoscopic 3D tools. Use the included Sound… |