Digital Video Camera and new computer system
May 16, 2005 | 12:29 pm
#31
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Originally Posted by ScottC
The Sony you link to is lovely, but it is also an HDTV camera, for "daily" use you'd be better off with a good 3CCD camera, my personal favourite is the Panasonic GS-150.
These Panasonic devices are pretty much the cheapest 3CCD cameras out there at the moment.
3CCD is better as there is one CCD chip for each color, instead of the camera alternating between each color on just one chip and mixing them together.
These Panasonic devices are pretty much the cheapest 3CCD cameras out there at the moment.
3CCD is better as there is one CCD chip for each color, instead of the camera alternating between each color on just one chip and mixing them together.
May 16, 2005 | 2:03 pm
#32
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Originally Posted by tokyotraveler
Quick question:
It seems as though i'm not going to go with a PC but with a Mac but i'm torn between these two and would greatly appriciate a suggestion.
I'm either going to go with:
17" Imac with Super Drive $1499
OR
12" Powerbook with Super Drive $1699
You can check them out at Apple.com
I don't plan on a lot of traveling in the immediate future so the powerbook would mostly be sitting on a desk (after a year or so if that changes I can always purchase an iBook or something) but as I said for the next year I might go on one or two weekend trips that it could be NICE, but not neccesary to have. I plan to do movie and photo editing and a lot of music listening too. It could be nice to have the Powerbook to sit outside and listen to music/surf the web with or even lie in bed with and surf comfortably but I just don't know -- I hate dealing with decisions like this, lol. I just want to make sure I make the right chioce especially since we're dealing with a lot of money here.
Thanks everyone, plan to make the big purchase tomorrow (Tuesday) -- that way I can stop and pick up Seinfeld season 4 and Toby Keith's new cd at the same time.
It seems as though i'm not going to go with a PC but with a Mac but i'm torn between these two and would greatly appriciate a suggestion.
I'm either going to go with:
17" Imac with Super Drive $1499
OR
12" Powerbook with Super Drive $1699
You can check them out at Apple.com
I don't plan on a lot of traveling in the immediate future so the powerbook would mostly be sitting on a desk (after a year or so if that changes I can always purchase an iBook or something) but as I said for the next year I might go on one or two weekend trips that it could be NICE, but not neccesary to have. I plan to do movie and photo editing and a lot of music listening too. It could be nice to have the Powerbook to sit outside and listen to music/surf the web with or even lie in bed with and surf comfortably but I just don't know -- I hate dealing with decisions like this, lol. I just want to make sure I make the right chioce especially since we're dealing with a lot of money here.
Thanks everyone, plan to make the big purchase tomorrow (Tuesday) -- that way I can stop and pick up Seinfeld season 4 and Toby Keith's new cd at the same time.
I'd go with the portable, because it's so nice to use it wherever you are, instead of being forced to be where it is.
I usually have the computer in my lap when watching TV, sometimes it sits on the kitchen counter as I'm cooking, displaying the recipe for that evening.
However, you'll get less horsepower, HD capacity and video performance in a portable for the money. That's the tradeoff. Worth it for me, but you may weigh things differently.
oh- also, there's a promo on the Apple Store now (and pretty much constantly) where you get a $100 rebate on a printer purchased with any Mac. The entry level printers sell for $100, so you end up getting a free printer with your Mac. This promo is available both on the Web and in the Retail stores.
May 16, 2005 | 2:13 pm
#33
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Originally Posted by tokyotraveler
Hello,
I'm looking for everyone's expertise for my next big investment. I'm looking for a digital camera with good quality and that I can hook up to a Mac and burn movies onto DVD. I was originally looking at this:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...onics&n=507846
But that price is just too much.
The second thing is that I need a new computer -- i'm leaning towords a Mac because right now i'm on a PC (Vaio) and its driving me nuts -- I miss my iBook. Bluetooth is very important to me (to cut down on wires) since i'm looking to get a bluetooth printer too and probably a wireless keyboard. If the desktop wasn't TOO pricey I was also thinking to getting a new iBook to serve as a companion to the desktop, whether it be a mac or not.
Any suggestions to either the camera or the computer would be GREATLY appreciated. I'd hate to make a bad decision on a big investment like this. Thanks.
I'm looking for everyone's expertise for my next big investment. I'm looking for a digital camera with good quality and that I can hook up to a Mac and burn movies onto DVD. I was originally looking at this:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...onics&n=507846
But that price is just too much.
The second thing is that I need a new computer -- i'm leaning towords a Mac because right now i'm on a PC (Vaio) and its driving me nuts -- I miss my iBook. Bluetooth is very important to me (to cut down on wires) since i'm looking to get a bluetooth printer too and probably a wireless keyboard. If the desktop wasn't TOO pricey I was also thinking to getting a new iBook to serve as a companion to the desktop, whether it be a mac or not.
Any suggestions to either the camera or the computer would be GREATLY appreciated. I'd hate to make a bad decision on a big investment like this. Thanks.
I would go with the Sony PDX-10 camcorder...I've used one for a couple of years now, and it produces excellent quality video in an easy-to-use package. If you're hell-bent on switching to Macs, go ahead...but keep in mind that you're not the only one going nuts from using a Sony VAIO. The reputation isn't very good, and you'd be better off with a Dell or HP laptop if you want to stay in the PC world. Get the most memory and the biggest hard drive your laptop will hold...it will make the difference between editing your video easily and pulling your hair out waiting on the laptop...
Mark
May 16, 2005 | 5:03 pm
#34
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Image Stabiliser
Just another left field observation...
We have a Canon DV - very old, but works beautifully. What we really like about it is the optical (not digital) image stabiliser - if you can, spend some time with DV camcorder that has optical stabilisation.
A smooth video that's near broadcast grade is a lot easier to watch than a HD jerky version.
We have a Canon DV - very old, but works beautifully. What we really like about it is the optical (not digital) image stabiliser - if you can, spend some time with DV camcorder that has optical stabilisation.
A smooth video that's near broadcast grade is a lot easier to watch than a HD jerky version.
May 16, 2005 | 5:22 pm
#35
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Well, it looks like i'm getting the Powerbook unless someone can change my mind before I go to the store tomorrow.
One question:
Concerning the digital camera's and bringing them to the mac, what the rule is on how much space raw video takes up per minute? I'd like to know to see if my HD is big enough for what I intend to do. Thanks.
One question:
Concerning the digital camera's and bringing them to the mac, what the rule is on how much space raw video takes up per minute? I'd like to know to see if my HD is big enough for what I intend to do. Thanks.
May 17, 2005 | 5:59 am
#36
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Originally Posted by mgillespie
Here's what I would recommend, based on my experience in professional video. Stay away from the Sony HDV (or any HDV) camera for right now...without getting into the technical details, it handles video much differently than conventional DV cameras do, and the professional editing software packages are just starting to work HDV into the mix. In addition, there's no real way to play back your footage in high-def yet...
I would go with the Sony PDX-10 camcorder...I've used one for a couple of years now, and it produces excellent quality video in an easy-to-use package. If you're hell-bent on switching to Macs, go ahead...but keep in mind that you're not the only one going nuts from using a Sony VAIO. The reputation isn't very good, and you'd be better off with a Dell or HP laptop if you want to stay in the PC world. Get the most memory and the biggest hard drive your laptop will hold...it will make the difference between editing your video easily and pulling your hair out waiting on the laptop...
Mark
I would go with the Sony PDX-10 camcorder...I've used one for a couple of years now, and it produces excellent quality video in an easy-to-use package. If you're hell-bent on switching to Macs, go ahead...but keep in mind that you're not the only one going nuts from using a Sony VAIO. The reputation isn't very good, and you'd be better off with a Dell or HP laptop if you want to stay in the PC world. Get the most memory and the biggest hard drive your laptop will hold...it will make the difference between editing your video easily and pulling your hair out waiting on the laptop...
Mark
May 17, 2005 | 6:00 am
#37
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Originally Posted by tokyotraveler
Well, it looks like i'm getting the Powerbook unless someone can change my mind before I go to the store tomorrow.
One question:
Concerning the digital camera's and bringing them to the mac, what the rule is on how much space raw video takes up per minute? I'd like to know to see if my HD is big enough for what I intend to do. Thanks.
One question:
Concerning the digital camera's and bringing them to the mac, what the rule is on how much space raw video takes up per minute? I'd like to know to see if my HD is big enough for what I intend to do. Thanks.