Re: What DV camcorder would you suggest.

From: Karen (Karen_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/07/04 

Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2004 22:29:01 -0700

Hi Stu,
The Camcorder will be used outside for the most part. My son is making a
short film on baseball. Interviews on the field etc. Im not sure how to get
our video onto the computer with the Panasonic PV-L658. It only has a A/V
hole on the bottom.
Simplicity would be a key feature for me. I have a great 6.0 still camera I
have mastered pretty well. Just wanted to update the camcorder if I have to.
Karen
"Al Stu" wrote:

> 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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