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Question

jvc gy-hm vs. sony hdfx7

Oct 25, 2011 6:07AM PDT

which do you prefer

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Answer
Which JVC GY-HM?
Oct 25, 2011 2:24PM PDT
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first HD
Oct 27, 2011 5:48AM PDT

im looking for my first HD cam ... ive messed around with a SD for a while so i wanna up grade

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As long as your
Oct 28, 2011 1:30AM PDT

computer has a firewire port, then MiniDV tape is a viable option for you. If not - or if you are unwilling or unable to add a firewire port to your computer - then the decision is made for you regardless of the camcorder's capabilities. In either case, a fast CPU, lots of RAM, external hard disc drive and appropriate video editing software are needed to properly work through high definition video.