I want to buy digital camcorder, what do I need to know?
 

I want to buy a camcorder, Sony I guess. Not gonna shoot content with it, just for fun, etc. What do I need to look for?

vx2000

my budget is way less than that, maybe around $600-$800 range.
The Vx2000 is big too, I need handcam.. What do you think of DCR-TRV19E?


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itle:
Sony DCRTRV19 MINI DV Camcorder (DCR- TRV19E)
Brand:
Sony
Product:
Sony DCRTRV19

Description/Features:

2.5" LCD monitor (123k)
Touch Panel Function
Super SteadyShot (800K pixel CCD)
USB terminal
USB streaming
PC-application accessory supplied
USB cable, driver software, ImageMixer
High STAMINA battery life up to 12 hours
120x digital zoom (10x optical)
B&W view finder
Carl Zeiss lens
Digital Program Editing
Photo mode (tape)
i.LINK (DV in/out)
Advanced HAD technology (CCD)
NightShot
Manual Focus dial
Intelligent Accessory Shoe
InfoLITHIUM system (M series)

you need to know the way to the shop

well, unless you want to save time in the conversion/capture process, most consumer level digital camcorders produce the same quality as(if not worse than) analog camcorders, yet cost more.

If money isn't an issue, go digital. If it is, stick with analog.

One of the things that gets me is these new DVD camcorders that are coming out. I believe they are made by Sony, but not sure. They sport VCD quality capture, but record directly on DVD?!?
Either they are burning DVD-Rom (which they don't specify) or they are burning non-standard DVD's OR they are converting crappy quality video to DVD standard (waste of processing power, and unlikely from a camera)

anyway, just my :2 cents:

I just purchased that exact cam, and I love it, but I use it to stream 12-15 hours a day too, I'm glad I chose it :2 cents:

I would have to agree with AkiraSS, if its just for fun.

I bought it :P

it's kewl :D

any info on how to use it? My eyes hurt, cant read paper manuals, gimme online source :)

shoulda bought the trv22

I didnt need the still function,
I make stills / pictures using a digital camera,
the camcorder is just for amateur videos, family & stuff, maybe some blowjobs in the car etc...