I am currently trying to compare the sony dcr 605,canon dc100,panasonic vdrd150and hitachi dzbx35e.How important is 16:9 true or cropped, DVD RAM,editing software, lux rating for night mode?
2006-07-25 23:45:11 · 4 answers · asked by ghostsurfa 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Camcorders
16:9 true is definitely better than cropped, but if youre buying one with cropped, shoot in 4:3 and then if you want, convert to 16:9 on a computer. the results will probably slightly better than on camera, and you have more flexibility since your starting out with more visual information. dvd camcorders are a good choice if your planning to shoot and watch, minidv is better if you plan to edit. editing software, windows movie maker is good enough for most purposes. if you dont have it, search for free video editing programs on google, or if you want something higher up, premiere pro is a good choice since the cameras youre comparing aren't reallly worth buying final cut pro or avid. dont depend on lux rating too much. for example, an average video camera might have a lux rating of 12 but it has a feature that can record in 1 or 2 lux. but often those features make the video unusable. take all these into consideration: lux rating (if it has a low light or no light shooting mode, ignore this), ccd size, manual aperture (iris) and shutter. dont buy based just on zoom sizes, and think about what your going to be using the camera for. www.camcorderinfo.com is great for comparing. hope this helps!
2006-07-26 02:46:52 · answer #1 · answered by evilgenius4930 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best is the one with 3ccd lens, and it's not one of the compared items (if those are the exact models, two models are non existent). Large 30x zoom is good but 20x is not bad, it can be compensated with an accessory but you cannot compensate clarity through a single lens.
That 16:9 is the aspect ratio of the video (wide format) and also a good recording feature.
Never mind dvd-ram. Most are now bundled with free editing and burning software but with limitations of usage- don't worry, the net is a big place to download free softwares.
Lux could be from 0-5 using the nightshot mode, gamma gain may help too.
take what you need, choose wisely
2006-07-26 02:57:34 · answer #2 · answered by tagheuer17 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are comparing zoomx, make sure they are optical and not digital... digital is only enlarging the picture vs. geting closer as in optical.
I have multiple camcorders and I found the mini DVD interseting but not necesarely better than miniDV. IF you are sure you are going only to record and put the disc away to watch it later then DVD is a good choice. But if you are going to edit, whats the point of putting it ina DVD if you are going to put it in your coputer and edit it and burn it later?
Goood luck!
2006-07-26 02:35:09 · answer #3 · answered by Leira 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.always belowretail.com has dvd video cameras and 10,000 other items at 30 to 50 % below retail.Plenty there to compare from
2006-07-25 23:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by tom g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋