[Leica] OT - digital camcorders

[summicron at comcast.net (Frank F. Farmer)]

Thanks all,  I'm sure that the movies will be a big hit with family in 
other towns judging from the reaction to the sonograms!

The miniDV seems to be the answer popping up locally too.  Now I'm off 
to research models!

Frank Farmer
Jackson, Miss.

On Jul 24, 2007, at 3:26 PM, Adam Bridge wrote:

> I believe you'll want a miniDV camcorder for reasons of ease of
> editing and simple storage of archival media. Tapes last well if
> treated nicely.
>
> You didn't say if you were going to get an HD camcorder or one of the
> last generation traditional NTSC machines. You might be able to get a
> VERY nice prosumer camcorder on the used market as the small houses
> shift to HD camcorders. What used to cost $4k can often be found at
> <$1K these days with superb low-light performance and many useful
> features.
>
> Adam
>
> On 7/23/07, summicron@comcast.net <summicron@comcast.net> wrote:
>> Howdy all,
>>
>> With my first child on the way, I find myself in the market for a 
>> digital camcorder.  I have never owned a camcorder of any kind so I 
>> really don't have a clue what to look for.  I can figure that out 
>> mostly.  My question is about formats.  There seem to be a variety of 
>> formats miniDV, mini-dvd, DVD-RAM, etc.  I have no idea which is 
>> better.
>>
>> Here is what I want:  small, i want to be able to make DVDs with my 
>> computer using video captured with this camera and I want it to look 
>> decent.  Oh yeah, I don't want it to cost an arm and leg as I'm about 
>> to have two more arms and two more legs to take care of.  ;-)
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Frank Farmer
>> Jackson, Miss.
>>
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