i'll just let you all know that i'm getting it to make and edit videos (for youtube and maybe other sites) and i need to know whats better for that or just a better kind of camcorder a mini dv or a dvd camcorder, i'm thinking dvd because tape is becoming obsolete , but all i really want is the kind that is better for the kind of thing i will be doing with it, please tell me what kind of camcorder you think i should get and please give a good reason, and also please remember, ONLY SUGGEST EITHER MINI DV OR DVD CAMCORDER, thanks
2007-03-11 04:58:55 · 6 answers · asked by chaos_elite_001 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Camcorders
this buying guide goes into the pros & cons for the various formats:
http://www.digitalvideoclub.com/basics/camcorder.php
the bottom line is that mini DV is still the best format for editing because it has the best video quality (not compressed as the mpeg2 videos in DVDs), and the highest compatibility with video editing programs.
2007-03-13 09:56:15 · answer #1 · answered by Chuckie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definately mini DV. This format far strips DVD for versatility and reusability. Dare I say image quality also. It will be around for many moons yet.
Consider a machine that has 3CCD.... Colour resolution is far superior.
You probably have a wide screen TV yes? Then make sure the camera records in 16:9 ratio. Camera stabilisation... forget it, just learn to hold the camera better.
My tip is to swerve past the Canons, Sonys, JVCs and head straight for a Panasonic dealer. The GS range is very well regarded. I have the GS250, it purrs.
2007-03-13 08:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by martin b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because of compression subject matters, with HDD and flash stress camcorders, Mini-dv nonetheless offersn the perfect high quality video. Mini-dv has been round for see you later it has a shown music record, each and each of the numerous, makers have them, from the most inexpensive to the semi professional, even professional grade cameras use tape, until eventually its direct feed, its a touch confusing to guage professional cameras to even semi professional. of route funds is a aspect, yet when you're planning on spending a lifelike volume of funds, then tape will out carry out the different format. All my cameras are tape depending, tried the others, yet continuously went again to tape. reliable luck RR
2016-12-01 20:11:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to edit, stick with miniDV. You can edit the mpeg2 from a DVD camera, but it's much slower (the PC has to do a lot more work) and the quality suffers.
2007-03-11 12:24:50 · answer #4 · answered by Iridflare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
miniDV=cheap cameras at low end, pro cameras at high end, cheap media, high quality, easy to edit, pro format
DVD=more expensive than miniDV at low end, way below miniDV at high end, expensive media, easy to pop in DVD player and watch, hell to edit, medium quality, consumer format.
What do YOU think?
Hope this helps!
2007-03-11 12:35:57 · answer #5 · answered by evilgenius4930 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Canon ZR850 is a great one. If you want it I saw it at Ritz Camera, they also got some promos at http://www.prioritycodes.com/Electronics/RitzCamera.com-Priority-Codes/index.html for a discount
2007-03-11 05:44:28 · answer #6 · answered by Janet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋