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05-19-2005, 12:51 PM
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ok i know this is the wrong place to post this
but my fiance looks on rd at times through offtopic
so since she doesnt have access to this....
ok i need some help
for a wedding gift i would like to get my fiance a camcorder she has ALWAYS wanted one
and since she got me a cool camera(somethin ive always wanted)
i thought it would be a cool idea to return the favor
i need to know some good things to look for in a camcorder
and i would like to spend less than 300 on it if possible (if its digital even better)
any help!?!
but my fiance looks on rd at times through offtopic
so since she doesnt have access to this....
ok i need some help
for a wedding gift i would like to get my fiance a camcorder she has ALWAYS wanted one
and since she got me a cool camera(somethin ive always wanted)
i thought it would be a cool idea to return the favor
i need to know some good things to look for in a camcorder
and i would like to spend less than 300 on it if possible (if its digital even better)
any help!?!
05-19-2005, 01:02 PM
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Check out www.slickdeals.net There is usually a pretty good deal posted on there somewhere. You can also try www.fatwallet.com
05-19-2005, 06:23 PM
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As an added bonus I think you should use it to videotape her friends wishing her a happy marriage and that. We did that for two of our friends and it turned out really good.
Look for optical zoom not digital. That is the only thing I know for sure. The rest are just things that you think you might or might not need. Like a digi cam incorporated with it.
Look for optical zoom not digital. That is the only thing I know for sure. The rest are just things that you think you might or might not need. Like a digi cam incorporated with it.
05-20-2005, 12:42 AM
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use www.streeprices.com to find the best deal.
If you're looking in the $300 and under range, that's gonna be a bit tough, but here are my reccomendations.
#1. Look for the mini DV format. Digital 8 is sorta on the way out, and CD/DVD may have problems with the players/recorders after time.
#2. As stated before, go for the best OPTICAL zoom you can.
Here's what I found. I picked 4 from each brand that's in/close to your price range. Some folks have "brand" preferences, so if so, you should find at least 4 of these acceptable.
Sony DCR-HC42
Sony DCR-HC32
Sony DCR-HC30
Sony DCR-HC21
Panasonic PV-GS31
Panasonic PV-GS19
Panasonic PV-GS14
Panasonic PV-GS9
JVC GR-D295
JVC GR-D270
JVC GR-D250
JVC GR-D31
Canon ZR-300
Canon ZR-200
Canon ZR-90
Canon ZR-85
Canon ZR-80
I STRONGLY urge you to use web resources like www.froogle.com and www.streetprices.com to find the best deal you can. You can usually save $50 to $100 over "Best Buy" (including shipping).
In regards to picking the best one for you? I won't got there. Let the experts do that.
http://www.dvspot.com/
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/
http://reviews.cnet.com/Camcorders/2001-6500_7-0.html
Use google or your favorite search engine to search for more reviews on specific models once you narrow it down to 2 or 3 units.
If you're looking in the $300 and under range, that's gonna be a bit tough, but here are my reccomendations.
#1. Look for the mini DV format. Digital 8 is sorta on the way out, and CD/DVD may have problems with the players/recorders after time.
#2. As stated before, go for the best OPTICAL zoom you can.
Here's what I found. I picked 4 from each brand that's in/close to your price range. Some folks have "brand" preferences, so if so, you should find at least 4 of these acceptable.
Sony DCR-HC42
Sony DCR-HC32
Sony DCR-HC30
Sony DCR-HC21
Panasonic PV-GS31
Panasonic PV-GS19
Panasonic PV-GS14
Panasonic PV-GS9
JVC GR-D295
JVC GR-D270
JVC GR-D250
JVC GR-D31
Canon ZR-300
Canon ZR-200
Canon ZR-90
Canon ZR-85
Canon ZR-80
I STRONGLY urge you to use web resources like www.froogle.com and www.streetprices.com to find the best deal you can. You can usually save $50 to $100 over "Best Buy" (including shipping).
In regards to picking the best one for you? I won't got there. Let the experts do that.
http://www.dvspot.com/
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/
http://reviews.cnet.com/Camcorders/2001-6500_7-0.html
Use google or your favorite search engine to search for more reviews on specific models once you narrow it down to 2 or 3 units.
05-20-2005, 12:50 AM
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They might be a little more but, Sony or Canon are the way to go. Their quality is unmatched. Like random said, find a good optical zoom and mos def some type of digital recording. I would go with the Digital 8 because Hi8 and Digital 8 tapes are much cheaper than DV or mini DV. However mini DV is more common today.