Video Camera Recommendations?
Jun 16, 2005 | 3:40 pm
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I read somewhere that the recorded video quality stored on a DVD from a DVD Camera is not as good as that stored on a MiniDV tape. Something to do with the storage format (a lossy format). I could be wrong on this.
Jun 16, 2005 | 3:44 pm
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Originally Posted by UAVirgin
I read somewhere that the recorded video quality stored on a DVD from a DVD Camera is not as good as that stored on a MiniDV tape. Something to do with the storage format (a lossy format). I could be wrong on this.
Jun 23, 2005 | 7:38 pm
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I was reading some reviews on the GS-150 and found the quote below; I have no idea what it means:
"However, the GS150's are analog OUT only while the 250 offers IN and OUT."
"However, the GS150's are analog OUT only while the 250 offers IN and OUT."
Jun 23, 2005 | 8:05 pm
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Originally Posted by dingo
I was reading some reviews on the GS-150 and found the quote below; I have no idea what it means:
"However, the GS150's are analog OUT only while the 250 offers IN and OUT."
"However, the GS150's are analog OUT only while the 250 offers IN and OUT."
Jun 23, 2005 | 8:11 pm
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Originally Posted by dingo
I was reading some reviews on the GS-150 and found the quote below; I have no idea what it means:
"However, the GS150's are analog OUT only while the 250 offers IN and OUT."
"However, the GS150's are analog OUT only while the 250 offers IN and OUT."
MiniDV camcorders also usually have a digital output so you can connect to a computer and edit your movies.
You only need analog input if you're going to either...
- Use the camcorder as a MiniDV VCR to record from VHS, 8mm, or other analog sources onto MiniDV tapes, OR
- Use the camcorder as a "passthrough" to connect your old VHS or 8mm VCR or camcorder to your computer for editing.
Jun 26, 2005 | 12:13 pm
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Any specific comments on the Panasonic GS65?
Great thread. About to go out and buy one of the Panasonic GS cameras (difference between GS19 and GS35 seems to be the zoom). Or the 3CCD GS65.
There was one comment on how the bottom-priced Panasonic 3CCD cameras are basically crap. Any specific comments on the GS65?
Other recommendations? Looking, as the OP was, to spend < $700, and don't need/want still picture capture.
There was one comment on how the bottom-priced Panasonic 3CCD cameras are basically crap. Any specific comments on the GS65?
Other recommendations? Looking, as the OP was, to spend < $700, and don't need/want still picture capture.
Apr 9, 2006 | 7:00 pm
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ScottC,
My folks are looking to get a camera and would like one like the one that I've got...but they don't make it any more. The PV-GS150 looks to be discontinued. What would you recommend for a non-professional easy to use yet good quality video camera?
My folks are looking to get a camera and would like one like the one that I've got...but they don't make it any more. The PV-GS150 looks to be discontinued. What would you recommend for a non-professional easy to use yet good quality video camera?
Apr 10, 2006 | 7:15 pm
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Originally Posted by dingo
ScottC,
My folks are looking to get a camera and would like one like the one that I've got...but they don't make it any more. The PV-GS150 looks to be discontinued. What would you recommend for a non-professional easy to use yet good quality video camera?
My folks are looking to get a camera and would like one like the one that I've got...but they don't make it any more. The PV-GS150 looks to be discontinued. What would you recommend for a non-professional easy to use yet good quality video camera?
Apr 11, 2006 | 11:49 am
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Originally Posted by ScottC
stay away from the shady NYC dealerships.
Apr 11, 2006 | 12:39 pm
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Originally Posted by themicah
Particularly those in Brooklyn. B&H Photo Video in Manhattan is a perfectly reputable dealer. But there a lot of shady places with websites based in Brooklyn that I'm pretty sure are all run by the same group of scammers: amphotoworld.com, broadwayphoto.com, digitalliquidators.com, etc. Stay away from them.
www.resellerratings.com
Much angst will be avoided.
Apr 11, 2006 | 1:07 pm
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Originally Posted by PTravel
Absolutely. B&H is my primary vendor -- I've bought many thousands of dollars of gear from them. Adorama and J&R are also reputable (and in Manhattan). Always check on-line retailers at:
www.resellerratings.com
Much angst will be avoided.
www.resellerratings.com
Much angst will be avoided.
Yeah, I should have been more specific. Of course there are still reliable resellers in Manhattan, but sadly there are also a lot of shady ones...
Apr 11, 2006 | 7:00 pm
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Originally Posted by PTravel
Absolutely. B&H is my primary vendor -- I've bought many thousands of dollars of gear from them. Adorama and J&R are also reputable (and in Manhattan). Always check on-line retailers at:
www.resellerratings.com
Much angst will be avoided.
www.resellerratings.com
Much angst will be avoided.