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James R. Lunsford
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Wed Oct 26, 2005 4:40 am Post subject:
Camcorder on a budget? |
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My wife and I have decided to splurge and our combined x-mas/birthday
present to each other is going to be a used camcorder. With a single
income, and 2 kids we don't have a lot of disposable income.
I'd like to get a used camcorder to record the boys growing up. One is 7
and the other just turned 2. It doesn't have to be anything super-duper
fancy just something to capture memories of the boys and events.
We'd like to spend between $100 and $200 at the most. I know this is not a
lot of money, but we'd like to get the best that we can afford. There are
TONS of camcorders on Ebay and even doing my homework I don't know which one
to choose.
I was wondering if someone could recommend some possible models/brands to
keep an eye out for. Something used, but good, that might fall into our
price range. Also useful would be advice from anyone who might have
purchased used before and things I might want to be careful of.
Thanks in advance for any and all advice!
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RS
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Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:17 pm Post subject:
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James R. Lunsford wrote:
| Quote: | My wife and I have decided to splurge and our combined x-mas/birthday
present to each other is going to be a used camcorder. With a single
income, and 2 kids we don't have a lot of disposable income.
I'd like to get a used camcorder to record the boys growing up. One is 7
and the other just turned 2. It doesn't have to be anything super-duper
fancy just something to capture memories of the boys and events.
We'd like to spend between $100 and $200 at the most. I know this is not a
lot of money, but we'd like to get the best that we can afford. There are
TONS of camcorders on Ebay and even doing my homework I don't know which one
to choose.
I was wondering if someone could recommend some possible models/brands to
keep an eye out for. Something used, but good, that might fall into our
price range. Also useful would be advice from anyone who might have
purchased used before and things I might want to be careful of.
Thanks in advance for any and all advice!
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Thu Oct 27, 2005 1:16 am Post subject:
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You can get a brand new VHS camcorder for less than $200 - see
http://www.overstock.com/?page=proframe&prod_id=1642686
These are bigger and heavier than a more up to date model. Note that
you can use inexpensive VHS tapes in them, and you can play the tapes
on your VCR at home without any additional fuss or equipment.
John Cowart |
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Steve
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Thu Oct 27, 2005 4:41 am Post subject:
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| Quote: | I agree with John. Get a new camcorder with warrenty.
VHS will be fine for home movies. Wal-mart had a few models for around
$200.
Expect some good deals from Christmas sales.
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used camcorders aren't so bad ! I got a free VHS-C when a family member
"upgraded" and now I just transfer the video to a computer with a capture
card -- The video is about 90% the quality of DVD, if you can one cheap
(& it works) that is a good way to go |
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Thu Oct 27, 2005 4:41 am Post subject:
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I agree with John. Get a new camcorder with warrenty.
VHS will be fine for home movies. Wal-mart had a few models for around
$200.
Expect some good deals from Christmas sales. |
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yeltz
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Thu Oct 27, 2005 10:40 am Post subject:
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cowartmisc1@yahoo.com wrote:
| Quote: | You can get a brand new VHS camcorder for less than $200 - see
http://www.overstock.com/?page=proframe&prod_id=1642686
These are bigger and heavier than a more up to date model. Note that
you can use inexpensive VHS tapes in them, and you can play the tapes
on your VCR at home without any additional fuss or equipment.
John Cowart
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Do not get a VHS recorder. We're in the 21st century, there's no reason
to be using outdated technology. The original poster said he has two
young children. Children at that age are very active, do you really
want to be carrying around a huge VHS recorder and chasing your
children with it? Have you seen a VHS camcorder, they're huge!
You can get a used Canon miniDV camera for a couple of hundred dollars
on eBay. I just did a quick search and found a Canon ZR40 (miniDV) for
$185 (with Buy it Now):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7556961117
Here's a Canon ZR60 (miniDV) for $199 (with Buy it Now):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7557483624 |
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Dimitrios Tzortzakakis
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Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:30 pm Post subject:
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cowartmisc1@yahoo.com wrote:
You can get a brand new VHS camcorder for less than $200 - see
http://www.overstock.com/?page=proframe&prod_id=1642686
These are bigger and heavier than a more up to date model. Note that
you can use inexpensive VHS tapes in them, and you can play the tapes
on your VCR at home without any additional fuss or equipment.
John Cowart
Do not get a VHS recorder. We're in the 21st century, there's no reason
to be using outdated technology. The original poster said he has two
young children. Children at that age are very active, do you really
want to be carrying around a huge VHS recorder and chasing your
children with it? Have you seen a VHS camcorder, they're huge!
You can get a used Canon miniDV camera for a couple of hundred dollars
on eBay. I just did a quick search and found a Canon ZR40 (miniDV) for
$185 (with Buy it Now):
Definitely not used, get something new with warranty and service.Sony USA |
used to make hi-8 camcorders for less than $250, and I think panasonic still
makes C-VHS camcorders, with all modern buttons and dials.Don't get a mini
dv, used or new, they are too expensive for what they offer, too fragile and
too small.I agree, don't get a VHS camcorder, they are seriously outdated,as
long as a 17"CRT monitor and quite as heavy.
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funkychateau
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Sat Oct 29, 2005 12:28 am Post subject:
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James,
My local "Costco" store currently offers the (discontinued?) JVC
GR-D72US for $199. I don't know if this price is the same nationwide;
I'm in Dallas.
This model got decent reviews last year at camcorderinfo.com, compared
with other models priced in the high $300's. I'm trying to figure out
if it does passthrough, if so, I'm getting one.
One advantage of purchasing from Costco is the lifetime warranty - if
it ever quits on you, they buy it back. You can't buy a service
agreement like that at any price.
Martin
James R. Lunsford wrote:
| Quote: | We'd like to spend between $100 and $200 at the most. I know this is not a
lot of money, but we'd like to get the best that we can afford. There are
TONS of camcorders on Ebay and even doing my homework I don't know which one
to choose. |
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Sat Oct 29, 2005 1:02 am Post subject:
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<<We're in the 21st century, there's no reason to be using outdated
technology.>>
Actually, there is. Some people have to live within their means. The OP
only wanted to spend $100 or therabouts, so we know he is on a tight
budget. You can't get up-to-date technology for $100. Since he has
young children, we know he will be buying a lot of tapes, and VHS tapes
are cheaper than anything else that is more current technology.
Finally, he probably won't be buying a DVD burner or recorder, so the
ability to play back the VHS tapes on a VCR he probably already owns
would be another cost saver.
John Cowart |
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Sat Oct 29, 2005 4:41 am Post subject:
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James R. Lunsford wrote:
| Quote: | My wife and I have decided to splurge and our combined x-mas/birthday
present to each other is going to be a used camcorder. With a single
income, and 2 kids we don't have a lot of disposable income.
I'd like to get a used camcorder to record the boys growing up. One is 7
and the other just turned 2. It doesn't have to be anything super-duper
fancy just something to capture memories of the boys and events.
We'd like to spend between $100 and $200 at the most. I know this is not a
lot of money, but we'd like to get the best that we can afford. There are
TONS of camcorders on Ebay and even doing my homework I don't know which one
to choose.
I was wondering if someone could recommend some possible models/brands to
keep an eye out for. Something used, but good, that might fall into our
price range. Also useful would be advice from anyone who might have
purchased used before and things I might want to be careful of.
Thanks in advance for any and all advice!
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I've had a Sony TRV103 that has been, and still is, an excellent D8
camera. It still shoots excellent video, but the firewire output
stopped working.
I bought a used Sony TRV230 off e-bay strictly for its digital pass
through but still use the 103 for shooting video. You should be able
to pick up either one of these for around $100. |
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