Need Help On Which Camcorder To Buy
11-10-2005, 08:26 PM
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which is better?
Panasonic PV-GS250
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Sony Handycam DCR-PC1000
or is there a better one? money isn't really a problem...i just want a sweet camcorder for those wild weekends and taping some snowboarding.
Panasonic PV-GS250
or
Sony Handycam DCR-PC1000
or is there a better one? money isn't really a problem...i just want a sweet camcorder for those wild weekends and taping some snowboarding.
11-10-2005, 10:49 PM
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I'd say the best one to get is...
1. The one with the most memory.
2. The one with the best specs.
3. The one with the best price.
4. The one you like.
Since I know nothing of either of these cameras, and most folks prolly don't, post some specs mang!
1. The one with the most memory.
2. The one with the best specs.
3. The one with the best price.
4. The one you like.
Since I know nothing of either of these cameras, and most folks prolly don't, post some specs mang!
11-10-2005, 11:48 PM
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Sony Handycam DCR-PC1000
Digital zoom 120 x
Optical sensor size 1/6 in
Optical sensor type 3CMOS
Digital video input format MPEG EX
Image effects Sepia, Still, Trail, Cinema, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone, Skintone, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Negative Art, Solarization, Luminance Key, Motion Effect, Low Shutter Speed (LSS)
Image stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
Digital scene transition Random, Wipe fader, Black fader, White fader, Mosaic fader, Overlap fader, Monotone fader
Min shutter speed 1/2 sec
Max shutter speed 1/500 sec
Shooting modes Frame movie mode, Digital photo mode
Shooting programs Landscape, Spotlight, Beach & ski, Portrait mode, Sunset & moon
White balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
White balance presets Indoor, Outdoor
Exposure modes Manual, Program, Automatic
Exposure metering Spot, Matrix
Flash type Pop-up flash
Flash modes Auto mode
Lens SystemLens aperture F/1.8-2.4
Optical zoom 10 x
Lens system type Zoom lens
Min focal length 2.77 mm
Max focal length 27.7 mm
Filter size 30 mm
Equivalent 35mm focal length 48 - 480 mm
Manual focus Manual, Automatic
Zoom adjustment Motorized drive
Memory / StorageMedia type Mini DV
Image storage JPEG 1920 x 1440, JPEG 640 x 480
Flash memory 16 MB - Memory Stick Duo
Recording speed LP, SP
Viewfinder / DisplayDisplay type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Display form factor Rotating
Display resolution 123,200 pixels
Viewfinder color support Color
Audio InputAudio input type Microphone
Microphone type Built-in
Microphone operation mode Stereo
Microphone technology Electret condenser
Expansion / ConnectivityConnections 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x USB, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x DC power input
Expansion slots 1 Memory Stick PRO Duo
Cables included A/V cable, USB cable
Additional FeaturesVideo input features Built-in speaker, Histogram display, Demonstration mode, PictBridge support, 16:9 widescreen mode, Accessories hot shoe, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Progressive shutter system, 5.1 channel surround sound ready, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
Remote control Remote control - Infrared
Software type Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Package
Included accessories Docking station
PowerPower supply included Power adapter - External
Physical CharacteristicsWidth 2.1 in
Depth 4 in
Height 4.6 in
Weight 14.1 oz
Panasonic PV-GS250
GeneralVideo input type Camcorder
Digital zoom 700 x
Optical sensor size 1/6 in
Optical sensor type 3CCD
Min illumination 1 lux
Analog video format NTSC
Digital video input format MJPEG
Image stabilizer Optical
Digital scene transition Black fader, White fader
Min shutter speed 1/2 sec
Max shutter speed 1/8000 sec
Shooting modes Digital photo mode
Shooting programs Low light, Spotlight, Sports mode, Surf & snow, Portrait mode
White balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
White balance presets Indoor, Outdoor
Exposure modes Manual, Program, Automatic
Flash type Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode
Flash features Flash +/- compensation
Webcam capability Yes
Lens SystemLens aperture F/1.6-2.8
Optical zoom 10 x
Lens system type Zoom lens
Min focal length 2.85 mm
Max focal length 28.5 mm
Auto focus TTL contrast detection
Filter size 43 mm
Equivalent 35mm focal length 43.8 - 438 mm
Manual focus Manual, Automatic
Zoom adjustment Motorized drive
Memory / StorageMedia type Mini DV
Image storage Fine JPEG 2048 x 1512 : 18 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 2048 x 1512 : 29 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 30 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 47 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 47 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 : 76 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 220 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 440 - With 32MB card
Recording speed LP, SP
Viewfinder / DisplayDisplay type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Display form factor Rotating
Viewfinder color support Color
Audio InputAudio input type Microphone
Microphone type Built-in
Microphone operation mode Stereo
Microphone technology Electret condenser
Expansion / ConnectivityConnections 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x Microphone, 1 x Headphones
Expansion slots 1 SD Memory Card
Cables included USB cable, A/V cable
Additional FeaturesVideo input features DPOF support, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, Accessories hot shoe, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
Remote control Remote control - Infrared
Software type Drivers & Utilities, Panasonic MotionDV STUDIO
Included accessories Lens cap, Camcorder shoulder strap
PowerPower supply included Power adapter + battery charger - External
Physical CharacteristicsWidth 3.2 in
Depth 5.7 in
Height 2.9 in
Weight 17.6 oz
i can't make up my mind man...both of these are absolutely great. this is why i'm having such a hard time.
Panasonic PV GS250
Sony DCR PC1000
Digital zoom 120 x
Optical sensor size 1/6 in
Optical sensor type 3CMOS
Digital video input format MPEG EX
Image effects Sepia, Still, Trail, Cinema, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone, Skintone, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Negative Art, Solarization, Luminance Key, Motion Effect, Low Shutter Speed (LSS)
Image stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
Digital scene transition Random, Wipe fader, Black fader, White fader, Mosaic fader, Overlap fader, Monotone fader
Min shutter speed 1/2 sec
Max shutter speed 1/500 sec
Shooting modes Frame movie mode, Digital photo mode
Shooting programs Landscape, Spotlight, Beach & ski, Portrait mode, Sunset & moon
White balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
White balance presets Indoor, Outdoor
Exposure modes Manual, Program, Automatic
Exposure metering Spot, Matrix
Flash type Pop-up flash
Flash modes Auto mode
Lens SystemLens aperture F/1.8-2.4
Optical zoom 10 x
Lens system type Zoom lens
Min focal length 2.77 mm
Max focal length 27.7 mm
Filter size 30 mm
Equivalent 35mm focal length 48 - 480 mm
Manual focus Manual, Automatic
Zoom adjustment Motorized drive
Memory / StorageMedia type Mini DV
Image storage JPEG 1920 x 1440, JPEG 640 x 480
Flash memory 16 MB - Memory Stick Duo
Recording speed LP, SP
Viewfinder / DisplayDisplay type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Display form factor Rotating
Display resolution 123,200 pixels
Viewfinder color support Color
Audio InputAudio input type Microphone
Microphone type Built-in
Microphone operation mode Stereo
Microphone technology Electret condenser
Expansion / ConnectivityConnections 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x USB, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x DC power input
Expansion slots 1 Memory Stick PRO Duo
Cables included A/V cable, USB cable
Additional FeaturesVideo input features Built-in speaker, Histogram display, Demonstration mode, PictBridge support, 16:9 widescreen mode, Accessories hot shoe, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Progressive shutter system, 5.1 channel surround sound ready, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
Remote control Remote control - Infrared
Software type Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Package
Included accessories Docking station
PowerPower supply included Power adapter - External
Physical CharacteristicsWidth 2.1 in
Depth 4 in
Height 4.6 in
Weight 14.1 oz
Panasonic PV-GS250
GeneralVideo input type Camcorder
Digital zoom 700 x
Optical sensor size 1/6 in
Optical sensor type 3CCD
Min illumination 1 lux
Analog video format NTSC
Digital video input format MJPEG
Image stabilizer Optical
Digital scene transition Black fader, White fader
Min shutter speed 1/2 sec
Max shutter speed 1/8000 sec
Shooting modes Digital photo mode
Shooting programs Low light, Spotlight, Sports mode, Surf & snow, Portrait mode
White balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
White balance presets Indoor, Outdoor
Exposure modes Manual, Program, Automatic
Flash type Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode
Flash features Flash +/- compensation
Webcam capability Yes
Lens SystemLens aperture F/1.6-2.8
Optical zoom 10 x
Lens system type Zoom lens
Min focal length 2.85 mm
Max focal length 28.5 mm
Auto focus TTL contrast detection
Filter size 43 mm
Equivalent 35mm focal length 43.8 - 438 mm
Manual focus Manual, Automatic
Zoom adjustment Motorized drive
Memory / StorageMedia type Mini DV
Image storage Fine JPEG 2048 x 1512 : 18 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 2048 x 1512 : 29 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 30 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 47 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 47 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 : 76 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 220 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 440 - With 32MB card
Recording speed LP, SP
Viewfinder / DisplayDisplay type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Display form factor Rotating
Viewfinder color support Color
Audio InputAudio input type Microphone
Microphone type Built-in
Microphone operation mode Stereo
Microphone technology Electret condenser
Expansion / ConnectivityConnections 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x Microphone, 1 x Headphones
Expansion slots 1 SD Memory Card
Cables included USB cable, A/V cable
Additional FeaturesVideo input features DPOF support, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, Accessories hot shoe, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
Remote control Remote control - Infrared
Software type Drivers & Utilities, Panasonic MotionDV STUDIO
Included accessories Lens cap, Camcorder shoulder strap
PowerPower supply included Power adapter + battery charger - External
Physical CharacteristicsWidth 3.2 in
Depth 5.7 in
Height 2.9 in
Weight 17.6 oz
i can't make up my mind man...both of these are absolutely great. this is why i'm having such a hard time.
Panasonic PV GS250
Sony DCR PC1000
11-11-2005, 08:11 AM
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check out www.camcorderinfo.com . They bench mark all kinds of camcorders. They all get the same treatment so it is easier to see how camcorders compare to each other. I just purchased a panasonic and its quite good. I AM thinking though of returning it and getting the model you are looking at with the 3ccd chips. But as far as sound , the panasonics are better.
11-11-2005, 10:28 AM
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cnet gave an 8 to the panasonic, and it has some new optical stabalization system, so good for the boarding.
oh and i hate you btw, i wont even be able to think about snowboarding for atleast another month. bastard. 02.gif
oh and i hate you btw, i wont even be able to think about snowboarding for atleast another month. bastard. 02.gif
11-11-2005, 08:19 PM
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just got back from boarding. i love the sweet powder. i wish i had a camcorder to tape what we did today man. we went up to summit mountain and my since my friend loves snowmobiling to the top of the mountain, i just kept hitching rides. fresh powder, no one has touched. so sweet. then i ate it big time and almost started an avalanche. hahaha
great stuff.
lol, nana.gif
just got back from boarding. i love the sweet powder. i wish i had a camcorder to tape what we did today man. we went up to summit mountain and my since my friend loves snowmobiling to the top of the mountain, i just kept hitching rides. fresh powder, no one has touched. so sweet. then i ate it big time and almost started an avalanche. hahaha
great stuff.
11-11-2005, 08:24 PM
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ivce only experienced powder twice, when i went up to vermont a couple times. it is awesome.
snowboarding with somebody tugging you is tough too. i tried it once with my buddies 4wheeler pulling me. the front of my board caught on something and i went flying forward on my face. the momentum of the board caused it to snap back and hit me in my shoulder blades too. i had a line across the top of my back; the little kids watching thought i was dead.
get some videos soon. i want to see what alaska looks like.
snowboarding with somebody tugging you is tough too. i tried it once with my buddies 4wheeler pulling me. the front of my board caught on something and i went flying forward on my face. the momentum of the board caused it to snap back and hit me in my shoulder blades too. i had a line across the top of my back; the little kids watching thought i was dead.
get some videos soon. i want to see what alaska looks like.