I want to buy a Camcorder

[andy.barron]

Hi all.

I used to have a Sony DCR-DVD202E which was bloody amazing on pic quality but like trying to get a Quadra 950 up ya nose when attempting to get the data to the Mac.

I recently purchased a Canon DC40 (now sending back!) & would like some definate advise on where to go now.

I have a Dual 2.7Ghz G5 & ideally would like to seamlessly plug a camcorder in & have my movies in imovie etc. (you know what I mean).

I'm a new member to this site so please go genly with me!

 

[nitynate]

Go with Sony MiniDV handycam!

You will not be sorry.
It is serving me well to this day.

 

[Eric Piercey]

Hi all.

I used to have a Sony DCR-DVD202E which was bloody amazing on pic quality but like trying to get a Quadra 950 up ya nose when attempting to get the data to the Mac.

I recently purchased a Canon DC40 (now sending back!) & would like some definate advise on where to go now.

I have a Dual 2.7Ghz G5 & ideally would like to seamlessly plug a camcorder in & have my movies in imovie etc. (you know what I mean).

I'm a new member to this site so please go genly with me!

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=175&modelid=14057

 

[nitynate]

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=175&modelid=14057

Your not serious...

 

[ChrisBrightwell]

I used to have a Sony DCR-DVD202E [...] I recently purchased a Canon DC40 (now sending back!) & would like some definate advise on where to go now.

I have a Dual 2.7Ghz G5 & ideally would like to seamlessly plug a camcorder in & have my movies in imovie etc. (you know what I mean).

Stop buying DVD camcorders. Stick to MiniDV or Digital8.

 

[2nyRiggz]

Sony MiniDV model sounds good to me...I'm not to fond of digital8.



Bless

 

[ChrisBrightwell]

Sony MiniDV model sounds good to me...I'm not to fond of digital8.

Technically, DV and D8 are identical. The same data is written to the tape in both cases. The difference is in the A/D hardware and the optics.

Of course ... I bought my D8 in 2000 when DV was still ridiculously expensive. DV prices have fallen through the floor since then.

FWIW.

 

[andy.barron]

Thanks all for your comments.

MiniDV looking favourite then, any advice on the new HDD ones that Sony do? Does it not save the hassle of tape by having 30/60GB hard drive or will I ba stuck again getting it onto the Mac?

Thanks in advance for your comments.

 

[Eric Piercey]

Your not serious...

Uh. Why wouldn't I be?

 

[ChrisBrightwell]

MiniDV looking favourite then, any advice on the new HDD ones that Sony do?

Buy a MiniDV camera.

 

[nitynate]

Thanks all for your comments.

MiniDV looking favourite then, any advice on the new HDD ones that Sony do? Does it not save the hassle of tape by having 30/60GB hard drive or will I ba stuck again getting it onto the Mac?

Thanks in advance for your comments.

The HDD ones are not yet compatible with mac.

Mini DV is your best bet.

 

[tsvb]

My vote goes for the miniDV mentioned in the second reply. Two thumbs up.

 

[andy.barron]

Thanks very much guys, looks like I'm plumping for the Sony MiniDV DCR-HC96E. Hopefully this will be painless in transferring into imovie on me Mac.

Great site, great members. Thanks again.