davecutts Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 So for match video, and some pictures to be posted on the web (blog/facebook/youtube), what are you using and why? I'm looking at this for a video camera: http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PNSDRSW20S And these for a camera that takes video: http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=CNPSA590 http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=NKCPP5100 So what’s the difference in video quality, and maybe more importantly does it matter if you are putting it on the web? Second 8mp's or 12 mp's these are never going to the MOMA so does %50 more = %50 better or just %50 more $? Mostly I'm looking for your opinions on what you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireant Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) This is what I use and it suits me just fine. I make some videos for the local guys and then use it at work everyday since I do the news show for my school. I like one that can record on a SD card as well as tape for those times I don't have time to down load the tape to edit it. It also has the firewire cable that gives nice DVD quality when I have time to do better stuff. For stills more MP does not always mean better, just more and bigger. Edited August 20, 2008 by Fireant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Here is a thread about what people are using... http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...=66837&st=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecutts Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Like I said I did a search and I saw that tread when it came up, I'm looking for a hand held, not a hat cam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 The Samsung I use is perfectly capable of being used as a handheld or tripod mounted unit. Actually- that is how I been using it most of the time lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecutts Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Thanks for clearing that up. Is the Samsung dust proof (one of the reasons I'm looking at the panasonic)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I have been using it in a very dusty climate. Seems to be doing just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJPoLo Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 For stills I'm using a Canon SD900. I love it and it takes decent video, too. -Chet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecutts Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'm getting the feeling from reviews I'm reading on PC world, Amazon, Consumer reports, no camera (in my price range anyway) will do decent video, and take good photographs. As always buy with the primary purpose in mind, so I'm going to go with a video camera, and will probably get one of these flash drive/SD card models. The Panasonic in the link above sounds right but I went to Circuit City last night to check it out and it is small, too small for my massive hands to comfortably operate the controls without repositioning, and contorting. I did look at some Samsung models that could work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reneet Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I got a Canon SD850IS for my birthday last year and was pleasantly surprised at its video capability. Sample Video shot with this tiny, relatively inexpensive camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 well after 2 mini dv trashed in 9 yrs and with over 60 mini dv tapes,mine went out last week and have been looking at theses.. http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=JVCGRD870 http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=JVCGRD850 the 870 has a SD card...my brother is trying to talk me into a HD/hard drive model..but i've got so much invested in the mini dv format to change,and plus the HD models are runnung 450 and up...i like the JVC stuuf and he likes the Sony/Cannon stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp78 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) I'm happy with my El Cheapo solution: Aiptek A-HD. It was ~$120 almost a year ago and does high definition 720P at 30fps. Uses cheap SD memory cards too. Their latest model does up to 1080i resolution and up to 60fps $199. http://www.aiptek.com/ The sounds quality isn't that great and the HD video editing and playback can be hard on an older PC. (cpu intensive h.264 encoding) Edited August 21, 2008 by bp78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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