The batteries are my department so I'll chime in. When the battery dies..( as all battery packs do ) where do you get another one? RadioShack? how much does the pack cost? I've seen them up to $90 for a new battery pack. I don't like rechargeable "AA"s any better but NMh "AAs" are pretty good and cheaper than the Li-ION battery pack. Any other accessories you may need or need to replace? Are they available or do you have to special order that little pin that the Cam won't work without that the dog ate from Japan for $2000? 8mm vs SVHS;
8mm can't be popped into an adapter cassette and played on your TV..It must be run thru a vcr first with A/V cables. SVHS can be played with an adapter tho right in your VCR. 8mm is easier to record on to a new tape than SVHS. There are lots of pros and cons but the bottom line is..which one costs more after you pay the initial $$$$
Just my little 2 cents worth
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