Re: What DV camcorder would you suggest.
Al Stu
dim lighting, out doors with sunlight or moon light, etc.) What features are
key for your uses? eg: low light capability for indoors/dusk/night, zoom
(10x, 12x, 14x, 22x), image stabilization, wide screen, manual controls, and
so on? Prioritize the list of features you desire, post them here and start
looking.
Right now I'm looking into the Canon Optura 40. The only thing that gives
me pause so far is whether or not the low light video quality is up to par.
I've read some reviews in which low light capability didn't measure up to
expectations for some folks. Although thus far it's not clear to me if it
is due to unrealistic expectations, improper use/settings of the features,
or the camera. If anyone here has experience with this camera, especially
in low light conditions, I'd appreciate your input.
My key feature requirements (in priority order):
1) "True" widescreen mode
2) Good Low Light Capability/Performance
3) Strong Zoom - Would like 12x or stronger, would consider 10x if enough
disparity in above features
4) Manual Controls (focus, zoom, audio level, etc.)
5) Quite Operation
Significant usage will be outdoors in moderate to heavily shaded areas.
Don't need or care for in camera effects or editing capabilities, that's
what PCs and video editing software is for.
Don't need photo capture, have 3.1 megapixel digital camera for that.
"Karen" <Ka...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I have a Panosonic PVL-658. It is kinda heavy and really I just want to
be a
> little more up with things. Actually I want to be able to play and edit
the
> video on my PC easily. My son also wants to use it for his history day
> poroject too. I just want an entry level camera. I want the one with the
CD
> on the side but they are too expensive. By the way you all helped me
before
> with a great slide show for still photos. I have a Fugi S7000 camera that
> takes little movies but I think that I want a regular camcorder just one
of
> the little ones. Karen
Karen
The Camcorder will be used outside for the most part. My son is making a
short film on baseball. Interviews on the field etc. Im not sure how to get
our video onto the computer with the Panasonic PV-L658. It only has a A/V
hole on the bottom.
Simplicity would be a key feature for me. I have a great 6.0 still camera I
have mastered pretty well. Just wanted to update the camcorder if I have to.
Karen
Al Stu
referred to as (iLink or IEEE 1394).
I think there are two main options for you.
1) Since your current camera is an analog camera and doesn't have a FireWire
port, you could buy an analog to digital video, FireWire, adapter to use
with your analog camera.
2) Any of the new digital video cameras should have a FireWire port. Here's
a good place to begin comparing cameras.
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/d/Reviews&level_b=Camcorder.htm
With either of the above options your computer will need to have a FireWire
port. If it doesn't you'll have to add a FireWire card to your computer.
"Karen" <Ka...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Rehan
> Im not sure how to get
> our video onto the computer with the Panasonic PV-L658. It only has a A/V
You would need a capture card. You may be interested in this article:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/connecting_cam_to_computer.htm
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