LadyCrimson Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I don't know if anyone here is into this type of tech or not, but I've been shopping around for a camcorder and I really like the idea of one that stores 4-7 hours on a large 20-30GB HD instead of having to carry/swap tapes/disc around every hour? They cost about $200-400 more tho, for the low-to-mid range price ranges and pro reviews have not been stellar...does anyone have any ideas of whether the convienence is actually worth the extra cost, or if there's any big issues w/the HDD camcorders that I should know about? Many seem to think that if you want to do a lot of editing, miniDV is easier - then again, the HDD has no tape-transfer process. Think it's better to get a cheaper mini-DV now and wait for the HDD tech to improve? *lost* “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaftan Barlast Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Buying a mini-DV now wouldnt be a very good idea as the format is becomming obsolete as HD cameras* are becomming available for less than $1000. Wether it uses tape or a hardrive doesnt matter. * HD as in HDTV, not hardrive DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyCrimson Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 *looks around the web some more* Ok, so I see a few HD for about $1100, but mostly for $1500-2000. I think that's a bit more camera than I (or most people) need/want at the moment, and those will definitely 'improve' a lot over the next couple years - 'soon obsolete' rarely means 'soon' for the average joe. I don't even own a HD TV yet. It does, however, make it a bit clearer that if I want something for the next couple years I should just get a mid-range miniDV unless I'm really set on the storage. Hmm. “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyCrimson Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 Canon EULA 100. Yeah baby, I like it. Although I didn't realize you had to 'capture' (transfer) recorded video via the firewire at normal play speed. That kind of sucks. Heh. “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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