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which is better MiniDv camcorders or Hard Disk JVC ?

by ankurgakhar Sep 25, 2005 4:42PM PDT

I am planning to buy a new camcorder. which one should i buy ?. I require it for shooting vacations and parties and with good quality still pictures

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Decide: Quality or ease of use.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Sep 25, 2005 10:21PM PDT

The hard disk unit which I will not be grinding my words here is simpler in that it creates MPEG video files of so-so quality but wins in ease of use. miniDV wins the video quality but many learn about firewire only by first hand experience. The choice here is ease of use or more video quality.

As to pictures, take shots and compare. My experience is that all camcorders pale in comparison to my digital cameras when it comes to photos, but it beats having no camera.

Bob

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thanks
by ankurgakhar Sep 27, 2005 7:52PM PDT

Thanks
Bob
Do you recommend to buy a sony DV or Panasonic DV with 3ccd.
which you think is better ?

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That's grinding it fine.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Sep 28, 2005 12:40AM PDT

To compare 3CCD cameras you head to Cnet reviews or dvspot.com to see how the 2 units compare. The #1 area that everyone seems to ask about is low light performance. My stock answer is there is no performance in low light. However, you can get "something."

Bob

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dv or dvd?
by BigEd48 Nov 11, 2005 11:44PM PST

I'm about to purchase my first digital camcorder. I've spoken to a few retailers and they tell me that I would get more BANG for my BUCK with a minidv than a minidvd. General quality being about the same, but more features for the $ with a minidv.

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mini dv
by cinwhitt5 Nov 12, 2005 12:46AM PST

I have a Sony handy cam dcr-hc42. I believe my options are fun. The Windows xp movie maker devides the movie by every pause to the recording. You can clip out shots from the movies. The memory stills are greet for web pages and can, of course be pulled into any of your favorite editors. I have not yet made a home dvd yet. Tip: buy the firewire online. I paid under $10 including shipping.

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min dv, dvd or hd......which is the best for general video
by ecurb49 Aug 10, 2007 6:10AM PDT

I an interested in buying a Sony camcorder.....dont know which format which will be best for me.....I wont be editing or anything ...just general video recording......Am looking at the Sony dvd308.... I want something that is easy to use ,with good video results....Not interested in taking pictures with it....Please give me suggestions and info on choosing one.....thanks

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I know this reply is late
by LynxArc Nov 8, 2005 12:01AM PST

I just bought the hard disk JVC, and I'd say many you should go for something else, since the quality of the image is really poor, especially once viewed on your tv. On my pc, the sound was terrible..and you can't really view it through media music player.
Hope this helps even though its a late reply.

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JVC mini CV
by magi Nov 15, 2005 7:17AM PST

I bought a JVC mini CV camcorder about a year ago and am reasonably satisfied with the quality. I see reasonably because I was expecting movie style dvd quality (from a

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