I want to buy a camcorder for my Mother for Christmas. I've never bought a camcorder before, so i have no idea what to look for. Should it be Mini DV or DVD? Sony or Panasonic? You know, things like that. I am sure that i want something that's under $400 and with good low light performance. (Please be specific about Model name and number) Any ideas and/or opinions would be greatly appreciated. Please, help! Thanks :)
2006-12-12 11:40:51 · 6 answers · asked by QueenKika 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Camcorders
While a mini dv camcorder will be a little cheaper--a dvd camcorder will be more conveinent and last longer. The Dvd she can just put into her Dvd player and go while a Mini dv she would have to hook her camcorder to her tv to watch. And if the Mini Dv ever breaks she would have to buy another Mini Dv to play the tapes in while if a Dvd breaks she can buy anything she wants because she can still put the Dvd in the dvd player. For brands Panasonic will be cheaper but Sony will last longer and have more bells and whistles on it. Not to say Panasonic isn't a good brand because it is but Sony is a little better made. I hope this helps you
2006-12-12 11:49:02 · answer #1 · answered by tltmlol 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you try the Hitachi DVD camcorder, model #DZBX35A. It has a 2.5" widescreen, and 25X Optical Zoom, 1200X Digital Zoom and it's very light weight. You can also use it as a digital camera. It can convert any video rame to a still photo image and copy it to SD card. And it records all to a dvd to play in your dvd player. Look for it at Sears or h.h.Gregg, it's usually on sale for around $299-$399, pretty cheap for being a dvd cam. BTW you can also just plug it into your TV's A/V inputs to view the movie if you don't want to use the dvd player.
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2006-12-13 10:18:42 · answer #3 · answered by Gina D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't do sony. my dad regrets getting me a sony for christmas...... it's junk but i can still use it.......i would say panasonic
2006-12-12 11:49:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you buy one that you can hook up to your pc...that is a mistake I makde when purchasing one.
2006-12-12 11:43:25 · answer #5 · answered by oxygenO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sony or sumsang is the best.
2006-12-12 18:35:20 · answer #6 · answered by miku87_in 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋