Can anyone recommend a good digital CamCorder?
 

I'm into taking party video content any suggestions on a camcorder and a good video editing card? so i could convert the videos into mpeg/avi?
my budget for all of this is about 1000-1500$

hopfully some 1 could help me with that http://bbs.gofuckyourself.net/board/smile.gif

no 1 can help me?

panasonic pv-dv900

pretty good

sony trv900
and a pinnacle fire wire card/software

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Well, I came across this thread by accident but becuase I was in your shoes a few months ago and have just made a purchase, I'll give you a few pointers...but it comes down to what you want in a CamCorder...

I looked at JVC, Sony and Panasonic. I was looking for a camcorder that DID NOT come with a built in 'printer' or 'digital camera' capabilities...but would be wiling to forgo that for a good price...I was a bit prone to staying with Sony, but only from a 'namebrand' point of view.

I was also looking at the 'digital zoom' and knew I wanted at least 20x and since I'm not a big fan of small ass LCD screens, then I wanted to get at least 3' or 3.5' inches..

My budget was about what yours was so I went ahead and got the Sony DCR-TRV530...

Depending on where you live, I'd say your nearest camera store should carry it!

I'm looking forward to taking this little phucker to mardi gras with me next month..should be a blast...since I only had a digital camera last year!

Hope this helps!

Later,

TekArt

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babehunter
the trv900 is a 3 chip camera
make sure you get a 3 chip
you basicly have 2 choices in your $ range:
the Sony trv900
or the Cannon GL

there are no other 3 chip DV Cams out there that I know of in this range.
The sony you can get at bhphoto.com for around 1500 bucks. check it out you wont find it cheaper new with even 10% of the same customer service.

the cannon is a little more pricey and has more zoom and a few extra features, and is a little over you budget, that's why i didn't mention it previously.

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I got a Panasonic PV-DV 200 D for my ARS points and it kicks ass, AWESOME Quality both sound and video, and it's only $700 or so if I got it right

I would go for the Cannon GL1 in that range.

Look for it on ebay for a good price.

Shalom

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BabeHunter,

Where in Is. are you. I have Family in Haifa.

Hope you and your family is safe.

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that would be my pick too. we only use xl1's to shoot porn, but in a lower price range, the gl1 is a very nice choice.

I'm From Askelon no problems here http://bbs.gofuckyourself.net/board/smile.gif

What BV said. trv900. I've seen it going for as little as $1200. A $50 Firewire board is all you need if your computer doesn't have Firewire built in. It's just a file transfer - no capture needed. Do all mpeg encoding in software - it's slower but higher quality, sorta like rendering in 3D the software has more "intelligence" to create a higher quality file.


To see what the trv900 can do for output go rent a few DreamGirls: Real Adventures DVDs from Evil Angel. The trv900 is the cam the guys use. Joey Silvera also uses the trv900 for his EA titles.


One thing: if you use Windoze buy a Win2000 or XP box. These OSs can handle large files better than the 9x versions that need funky software tricks to edit files larger than 4GB.

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ps Compared to the gl the trv900 has a more low-key "party video" form factor. Looks more like a generic sony consumer cam. http://bbs.gofuckyourself.net/board/wink.gif

we shot this with 2 xl1's (the gl1's big brother). not too bad ;)

(had to remove the clip, sorry)

[This message has been edited by quiet (edited 01-08-2002).]

XL1s are just too sexy looking. They remind me of the old 8mm newsreel cameras. http://bbs.gofuckyourself.net/board/biggrin.gif

Damm
the trv900 costs 1700$ around here
I think I'm gonna get a simpler cam i'm not a pro yet http://bbs.gofuckyourself.net/board/wink.gif
The Sony DCR-TRV530 looking good...i think i'm gonna get this 1

Thank you guys for the help http://bbs.gofuckyourself.net/board/smile.gif

Go with the Sony TRV30 - You can get one on-line for around 1,000 bucks - It also takes digital still at 1.5 mega pixels. I've got one and I love it. Good Luck - Charlie

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