Re: What DV camcorder would you suggest.
From: Al Stu (NOYB_at_NOYB.net)
Date: 08/07/04
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2004 18:46:38 -0700
How will the camera primarily be used and in what environment (indoors with
dim lighting, out doors with sunlight or moon light, etc.) What features are
key for your uses? eg: low light capability for indoors/dusk/night, zoom
(10x, 12x, 14x, 22x), image stabilization, wide screen, manual controls, and
so on? Prioritize the list of features you desire, post them here and start
looking.
Right now I'm looking into the Canon Optura 40. The only thing that gives
me pause so far is whether or not the low light video quality is up to par.
I've read some reviews in which low light capability didn't measure up to
expectations for some folks. Although thus far it's not clear to me if it
is due to unrealistic expectations, improper use/settings of the features,
or the camera. If anyone here has experience with this camera, especially
in low light conditions, I'd appreciate your input.
My key feature requirements (in priority order):
1) "True" widescreen mode
2) Good Low Light Capability/Performance
3) Strong Zoom - Would like 12x or stronger, would consider 10x if enough
disparity in above features
4) Manual Controls (focus, zoom, audio level, etc.)
5) Quite Operation
Significant usage will be outdoors in moderate to heavily shaded areas.
Don't need or care for in camera effects or editing capabilities, that's
what PCs and video editing software is for.
Don't need photo capture, have 3.1 megapixel digital camera for that.
"Karen" <Karen@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5D0EEABE-5248-42B6-B017-CB115325D7C1@microsoft.com...
> I have a Panosonic PVL-658. It is kinda heavy and really I just want to
be a
> little more up with things. Actually I want to be able to play and edit
the
> video on my PC easily. My son also wants to use it for his history day
> poroject too. I just want an entry level camera. I want the one with the
CD
> on the side but they are too expensive. By the way you all helped me
before
> with a great slide show for still photos. I have a Fugi S7000 camera that
> takes little movies but I think that I want a regular camcorder just one
of
> the little ones. Karen
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