I want to buy a camcorder?

Question

I want to buy a camcorder, and there are different formats which i don't understand. Best Buy lists, DVD, MiniDV, Hard Drive, High-Definition, Point & Shoot, and Hi8 Camcorders. Whats the differences? Whats the best? and whats a good camcorder for under $300 to make short films?

Answer 1

well, DVD-cam is the camcorder that let u record ur home movies directly to a mini disc.

Mini-DV-cam let u record the motiont picture to the Digital mini casette than latter u can tranfer them to ur compu or DVD to watch on ur TV.

Hard Drive-cam is let u record the video directly to the Hard drive that pre-install in the camcorder. u can also e-z ly tranfer the video to ur PC.

High-Def-cam is the latest tecnology that can let u make ur own video in HD so can get even more clear picture when u view them on HDTV.

Hi8 is a litle OUT OF DATE for today camcorder. it make a bit dificault to tranfer them to DVD

for under $300 i would say get the MiniDV-Cam. it take very good quality video.

and today most Digital camera can also record video too.

so do the math get the one that right 4 u.

Answer 2

Here's a helpful camcorder buying guide that explains the various formats:
http://www.easycamcorders.com/content/Beginners-Guide.htm
& a list of camcorder reviews/ratings with current street prices:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/ratings.php

The best camcorder for around $300 now is probably the Canon Elura 100.

Answer 3

The best one is DVD type . This is a digital camacoder.
any electronic equipment which is very very costely , need not to buy , because ,after one year or in less time, the system becomes old model . Hence SONY DIGITAL CAMACODER is best the solution

Answer 4

well if you want hp Photosmart M425 is a good camera and if you get a 1gb SD card for it you can REC around 58MINS of VIDEO AND AUDIO plus it takes stills

Answer 5

well man try dis website www.camcorderinfo.com it will surely help u