Precision40 Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Trying to find a good DVD format camcorder. Problem is that I have NO idea which brand might be considered good or bad. Can anyone suggest a decent DVD Camcorder? It needs to be user friendly as far as downloading to full size DVD or computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Moore Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 sony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpolans Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 I think Sony are the main folks making them. But why do you want DVD format instead of mini-DV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Moore Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 because you can pop it right into your dvd player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Beverley Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 I went for a Sony (DCR TRV33E) (min DV) last year and I am very pleased with it. One of the things that I thought would be really useful was a camera that could also take digital stills but as a separate function to the video. There weren't so many to choose from. The Sony that I ended up with takes stills and saves them separately to a Sony memory stick. In practice this has proved to be a great asset and I've used it a lot. I only have to take a single compact camera for virtually all occasions. The only downside is that the stills are only 1 megapixels. If there was an alternative available now, and if I was still looking, then I would pay the extra and go for 2 or 3 megapixels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 Don't buy a DVD camcorder, at least not for now. I work for a company that makes underwater housings for scuba diving and here's our FAQ on camcorders. http://www.usvh.com/Cameras.html A quick reason why not to get one is, it uses a special smaller DVD. On the highest quality setting, you only get 20 minutes of recording time. We thought the idea was good until we looked into it. You are better off with a MiniDV. If you want a good camcorder that takes pretty good still pictures, try the PC-330. It will take a 3 megapixel stills. Just remember while small camcorders are appealing, they are harder to hold steady. Imagine light gun vs. heavy gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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