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Captain Slick
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 8:00 pm Post subject:
Re: best camcorder for under $500 |
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xiongnu@my-deja.com wrote:
| Quote: | and i want to make sure whatever camcorder i'm getting is
compatible with 220v AC used by most asian countries.
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The power supplies typically run on 100-240 volts AC input. You just
need the plug adapter for the location.
-Bill
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Richard Crowley
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 8:21 pm Post subject:
Re: best camcorder for under $500 |
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xiongnu wrote ...
| Quote: | Minidv is tape format, right?
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Correct. DV tapes come in two sizes, and "mini-DV" is the
smaller size which most small camcorders use.
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i'm a novice as of camcorders, i think i saw this mini
tape format before, how does this being played in VHS
recorder? it's too small to fit in
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VHS recorders will play only VHS tapes. Not DV, not
mini-DV, not 8mm or Hi-8 or D8 or Beta or any other
kind of tape format.
But then VHS is a dying format, replaced by DVD mostly.
| Quote: | also, from what i researched, it seems that low-light
recording is a big problem for many types of camcorders,
is it possible to find a camcorder capable of doing
recording in low-light condition for under $500?
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Maybe. You will need to research the camera reviews to
find something that has good low-light performance AND
under $500. Such a thing MAY not even exist.
| Quote: | one more question:
what's the typical battery life time for the camcorder?
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There are too many different camcorders and batteries to
come up with a "typical" number. I would not buy any
camcorder that wouldn't at least shoot a whole (1 hour)
tape with a single battery. For many camcorders, there
are both OEM and 3rd party batteries that offer extra
capacity
| Quote: | can the camcorder be charged using both 110v and
220v AC? i'm asking this because i plan to have a
vacational trip to asia by the end of the year. and i
want to make sure whatever camcorder i'm getting is
compatible with 220v AC used by most asian countries.
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Most camcorders come with power supplies/chargers
that run on 100-240 V @ 50 or 60 Hz. Because they
are switching supplies, they are designed to handle the
wide range of international mains power. However
never buy something without confirming this for the
item you are buying. |
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Guest
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 8:49 pm Post subject:
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thanks
for your last comment:
i don't know what domain your creative mind has ventured into, but
that's certainly not the case here
i've bought a 70-210mm f4 camera lens to go with my minolta maxxum 5
camera, having a camcorder will complete my traveling set for
sightseeing and touring in eastern asian countries |
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Guest
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 8:51 pm Post subject:
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ok thanks
it sounds similar my IBM thinkpad computer, running on 100-240v AC
input with its supplied adapter |
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 9:39 pm Post subject:
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thank you
if not through VHS, then how do i playback these miniDV tapes? is
there a miniDV player or sth?
i have read reviews on different camcorders, and found Panasonic
PV-GS35 MiniDV Camcorder w/30x Optical Zoom generally received good
reviews, amazon.com has it for
$458.94, do you think this is a good choice?
here's the highlights of the features:
Features of the Panasonic PV-GS35:
Compact design
Still picture capability
SD slot
30x optical zoom
LED light
Color viewfinder
1000x digital zoom
Electronic image stabilization
3 hour battery
USB 2.0 high speed
Motion DV Studio video editing software for PC |
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Captain Slick
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:10 pm Post subject:
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xiongnu@my-deja.com wrote:
| Quote: | thank you
if not through VHS, then how do i playback these miniDV tapes? is
there a miniDV player or sth?
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a) Use the camera as you would a VCR connecting it to the TV.
b) record them to your VCR (as mentioned)
c) record them to a DVD recorder (probably the best)
d) use the camera's firewire out (I'd not buy a camera without 1394) to
transfer the recording to your computer where it can be edited (if you
wish) and then burned to a DVD.
-Bill |
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PTravel
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 4:42 am Post subject:
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<xiongnu@my-deja.com> wrote in message
news:1126629574.720557.89470@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
| Quote: | thank you
if not through VHS, then how do i playback these miniDV tapes? is
there a miniDV player or sth?
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There are miniDV decks, but they're very expensive. Most non-European Union
miniDV camcorders will play back like a VCR -- they have video adn audio
outputs, and you just plug them into your television.
However, many people capture the video to their computer, edit it, add
titles and effects, and then burn it to DVD.
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i have read reviews on different camcorders, and found Panasonic
PV-GS35 MiniDV Camcorder w/30x Optical Zoom generally received good
reviews, amazon.com has it for
$458.94, do you think this is a good choice?
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I don't know enough about it, sorry.
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here's the highlights of the features:
Features of the Panasonic PV-GS35:
Compact design
Still picture capability
SD slot
30x optical zoom
LED light
Color viewfinder
1000x digital zoom
Electronic image stabilization
3 hour battery
USB 2.0 high speed
Motion DV Studio video editing software for PC
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 10:22 am Post subject:
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Captain Slick wrote:
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xiongnu@my-deja.com wrote:
thank you
if not through VHS, then how do i playback these miniDV tapes? is
there a miniDV player or sth?
a) Use the camera as you would a VCR connecting it to the TV.
b) record them to your VCR (as mentioned)
c) record them to a DVD recorder (probably the best)
d) use the camera's firewire out (I'd not buy a camera without 1394) to
transfer the recording to your computer where it can be edited (if you
wish) and then burned to a DVD.
-Bill
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You can play your tapes back right from your camera.
Or play from your camera into the new Sony VRD -VC10
(stand alone) DVD burner (about $199-$250) for excellent
results and you won't need a computer.
If you ever tape something newsworthy, you can use a
MiniDV to DVPro adapter to transfer directly to news (TV stations)
media tape machines. I do it all the time with my DCRVX-2100
MiniDV camera. (List $3100).
KM |
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AnthonyR
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 10:15 pm Post subject:
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<poboxdc@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
news:432904FF.2AF4861@ix.netcom.com...
| Quote: | Captain Slick wrote:
xiongnu@my-deja.com wrote:
thank you
if not through VHS, then how do i playback these miniDV tapes? is
there a miniDV player or sth?
a) Use the camera as you would a VCR connecting it to the TV.
b) record them to your VCR (as mentioned)
c) record them to a DVD recorder (probably the best)
d) use the camera's firewire out (I'd not buy a camera without 1394) to
transfer the recording to your computer where it can be edited (if you
wish) and then burned to a DVD.
-Bill
You can play your tapes back right from your camera.
Or play from your camera into the new Sony VRD -VC10
(stand alone) DVD burner (about $199-$250) for excellent
results and you won't need a computer.
If you ever tape something newsworthy, you can use a
MiniDV to DVPro adapter to transfer directly to news (TV stations)
media tape machines. I do it all the time with my DCRVX-2100
MiniDV camera. (List $3100).
KM
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Also if it real newsworthy, they can play anything on tv news, CNN was
showing videocaptured on people's cell phones!
Can you imagine the poor video quality of a cell phone being broadcast on
nationwide news?
They cropped it with a black border and cleaned it up as best they could but
you still seen compression effects big time,
but if newsworthy, who cares!
:)
AnthonyR. |
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