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Camcorder for Dummy. I am the Dummy.

by beckiet82 Nov 2, 2007 11:23AM PDT

Please help me. I am technologically challeneged and need help.

I need a better quality camera. Right now I have a cheapy, Sony handycam, that works great....but I am now taping weddings for budget brides and need something NICE!

I like miniDV because I am used to it, and I use ScreenBlast to edit. I would like a VERY high quality picture and excellent audio. I care most about those two things. I want to have an easy time capturing and rendering like I do now on my PC, and dont fully understand the HD thing.

Can anyone help me? I was looking at the Sony HDR-HC7 but not sure if that is a good choice? Thanks for the help!

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What is the max amount you would like to spend?

by whizkid454 Nov 2, 2007 12:24PM PDT

Do you have:
- a tripod?
- a quality microphone?
- other accessories (i.e. batteries, tapes, lenses, etc.)

If not, those must factored into your budget as well. Have you looked at the Canon HV20? If not, see which awards it won at www.camcorderinfo.com.

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