Hog Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Could you recommend what kind of camcorder is of decent quality and I can connect to my PC? I know there are so many format types and I am undecided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogofish Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Mini DV tape still offers the most variety & versatility over the widest budget range IMO. Even budget ones offer USB-2 & firewire as standard. Good tapes are dead cheap if you shop around.Mini DVD-cameras tend to be the "family" option. Pretty low in features/control options & relatively high price for what they are, as well as still having only a few models to choose from.All the main makes, Sony, JVC, Canon & Panasonic all have good models at a range of good prices. Especially at around this time of year when the last years models tend to get discounted heavilly.Generally decent reviews here: http://www.simplydv.co.uk/Microdrive/hdd camcorders are up there but IMO still tend to be in the uber-gadget/semi-pro category & a bit expensive for both cameras/microdrives although the variety is increasing & I'd hazzard a guess they may take-over the hobby-serious end of the market in the next few years.Avoid those all-in one solid-state/handheld things IMO. They tend to be not very good at everything they try to do.Also look for something with the most versatile optical lens range, rather than a weak lens with huge digital zooms - they are crap.Personally, I find bittom-loaders a bit fiddly, although compact & if you use a tripod, they can be a real bind for changing tapes in service. Also, get a tripod. Don't rely on anti-shake gizmos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neutral Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Argos have cheap miniDV cameras at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Bit of "home movie making", eh Hog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted November 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Bit of "home movie making", eh Hog? I knew you would say that hehe.Thanks Pogo and Merry Xmas, Mini dv it is then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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