Hello,
I'm looking to buy a camcorder and would not like to pay over $400. If there is a Sony recommendation I'd love that, as I've got some Sony credit card points I could use to purchase a Sony camcorder.
This will be used to record movies of a new baby, and ultimately I'd like to use iMovie to edit together DVDs that could be sent out to family for them to watch on a TV.
I'm using a MacBook...from what I understand I'd need to upgrade to iMovie 08 or 09 if I want to be able to use the USB connection (which most camcorders seem to use). Correct?
I'm looking at the Sony DCR-SX41 with 8GB built in memory. Overall it seems like a reasonable priced camera, but some of the reviews I've read mention something about how when iMovie imports from any camera with built in memory, there is something about the "interlacing" or whatnot that degrades the quality when you import it? Is this correct?
Anyway, lots of questions...I'd love if you could point a noob to a reasonably priced camcorder...that will have good quality import into iMovie! Thanks.
I'm looking to buy a camcorder and would not like to pay over $400. If there is a Sony recommendation I'd love that, as I've got some Sony credit card points I could use to purchase a Sony camcorder.
This will be used to record movies of a new baby, and ultimately I'd like to use iMovie to edit together DVDs that could be sent out to family for them to watch on a TV.
I'm using a MacBook...from what I understand I'd need to upgrade to iMovie 08 or 09 if I want to be able to use the USB connection (which most camcorders seem to use). Correct?
I'm looking at the Sony DCR-SX41 with 8GB built in memory. Overall it seems like a reasonable priced camera, but some of the reviews I've read mention something about how when iMovie imports from any camera with built in memory, there is something about the "interlacing" or whatnot that degrades the quality when you import it? Is this correct?
Anyway, lots of questions...I'd love if you could point a noob to a reasonably priced camcorder...that will have good quality import into iMovie! Thanks.