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loverboy · 12-10-2005, 02:00 PM

DVD camcorder and Digi Cam

Canon, JVC, Sony, Hitachi, Panasonic?

>budget is between $300-$700
>Gadget must be user-tech friendly
> long battery life
> good in both indoor and outdoor shoots

candyflip · 12-10-2005, 02:02 PM

I just got a nice little JVC that records to a HDD for taking family videos.

It's called the Everio and so far, I'm loving it. Easy to transfer and burn movies to DVD.

Price should fit right into your pricerange. I paid $799, but have seen them for $699.

loverboy · 12-10-2005, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candyflip

I just got a nice little JVC that records to a HDD for taking family videos.

It's called the Everio and so far, I'm loving it. Easy to transfer and burn movies to DVD.

Price should fit right into your pricerange. I paid $799, but have seen them for $699.

lots of thanks Candyflip, giving myself a week to reseach and would
definitely include yours in my list of items to review

loverboy · 12-10-2005, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candyflip

I just got a nice little JVC that records to a HDD for taking family videos.

It's called the Everio and so far, I'm loving it. Easy to transfer and burn movies to DVD.

Price should fit right into your pricerange. I paid $799, but have seen them for $699.

also, i like the no tape - no disc tech feature

heard lots of advantages of HD camcorder and
definitely would consider this in perspective

SilentKnight · 12-10-2005, 03:31 PM

I've had good luck with Sony over the years. Currently workin' with a digital trv340. In the past I had an 8mm V5 that lasted me over a decade (and I put that cam through hell and back).

Always deal through a store that has a no-hassle return/exchange policy - so if you don't like the unit you bought, you can always swap it for somethin' more suitable.

Inflated 'digital zoom' numbers mean nothing - pay attention only to 'optical zoom'. Don't forget to invest in a good firewire cable. Try talkin' the sales dude into throwin' in a good carrying case on the deal (and a few blank digital tapes).

12-10-2005, 02:00 PM	#1
loverboy When it rains, it pours Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 20,609	+++ Who makes the best....+++ DVD camcorder and Digi Cam Canon, JVC, Sony, Hitachi, Panasonic? >budget is between $300-$700 >Gadget must be user-tech friendly > long battery life > good in both indoor and outdoor shoots

12-10-2005, 02:02 PM	#2
candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,064	I just got a nice little JVC that records to a HDD for taking family videos. It's called the Everio and so far, I'm loving it. Easy to transfer and burn movies to DVD. Price should fit right into your pricerange. I paid $799, but have seen them for $699. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

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SilentKnight Megan Fox's fluffer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: shooting pool in Elysium Posts: 24,818	I've had good luck with Sony over the years. Currently workin' with a digital trv340. In the past I had an 8mm V5 that lasted me over a decade (and I put that cam through hell and back). Always deal through a store that has a no-hassle return/exchange policy - so if you don't like the unit you bought, you can always swap it for somethin' more suitable. Inflated 'digital zoom' numbers mean nothing - pay attention only to 'optical zoom'. Don't forget to invest in a good firewire cable. Try talkin' the sales dude into throwin' in a good carrying case on the deal (and a few blank digital tapes).