I am planning to buy a camcorder and have shortlisted some MiniDV models like sony26e/36e/46e and Canon Elura90/100(MVX40i/MVX460). I have read that Canon cameras have a slow auto focus system and also record button operating noises. Elura100 also have a non-extendable eye piece and the size of Elura90 is much bigger than the orhter models I have mentioned. I don't like the touch control panel of Sony which may malfunction in due to continuous operation and also don't have analogue pass though. I am totally confused. Please help me giving particular attention to the two problem I have mentioned.
thank U,
knm
2006-08-08 19:09:07 · 5 answers · asked by knm 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Camcorders
you might just like sharp's vl-z7u - palm sized (but big screen) with built to last buttons placed at the best positions, and most of all, it has analog input/output terminal. other features are almost the same as other brands.
noises are generated by the mechanism but its not heard in the footage's audio
2006-08-11 04:29:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the consumer camcorders pick up some of their own noise in their mic, that's just the nature of the built-in mic. You can add a separate, more sensitive, more directional mic to some camcorders.
Autofocus is also going to be somewhat slow on consumer models. Don't expect too much from anything that sells for $300 - $600. Start raising your expectations above that.
Analog passthrough is very useful if you have old VHS tapes that you want to convert/transfer to DVD or just to your hard drive. Basically, you can plug your VCR or analog VHS/VHS-C camcorder into a set of analog (video + audio) inputs on the digital camcorder, which converts the analog material to Digital Video. From there, to the PC for storage/transfer.
2006-08-09 18:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can never go wrong with Sony. They dominate the DV market. Their touch screen is excellent and is a great idea for outdoor use - fewer controls to get gummed up with dust. Most cameras come with a remote so if you must press buttons -you've got buttons. I've got tons of hours on mine and its been a warrior - I do a lot of tapng at horse events - very dusty. Downloading and editing on your PC is simple too. I opted for Pinnacle Studio with AV/DV board. It's vastly superior to the software Sony provides with their cams, plus I can load VHS tapes onto my PC with it. Sony also has a lot of great after market gadgets, both from Sony and third parties.
2006-08-09 11:46:26 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-09 07:01:26 · answer #4 · answered by tom g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for sony, it would be good....
2006-08-09 02:13:58 · answer #5 · answered by MADDY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋