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Comment on Any decently priced camcorders for these specs? by ?

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:09:59 +0000

I would consider Panasonic HDC-TM55K Hi-Def Camcorder
*Accessories – AC Adaptor, USB Cable, Stylus Pen, Software, Rechargeable Battery Pack 1790 mAh Lithium-Ion
*This is especially handy when you want to take a group photo in a small room.
*The corrective ability of POWER O.I.S. has been increased by five times compared to previous models
*It continues to track the subject as he or she moves anywhere within the LCD frame, making it ideal for video shooting.
Specifications
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http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-HDC-TM55K-Hi-Def-Camcorder-Intelligent/dp/B0035LD08U/?tag=srtghl1-20

Comment on Any decently priced camcorders for these specs? by Makayla Roberts

Makayla Roberts — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:39:59 +0000

You can find great discounts in the Amazon’s Year End Deals http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=517808&tag=year-end-deals-20
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Comment on Any decently priced camcorders for these specs? by ?

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 21:51:59 +0000

I would consider Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder
* HDV format delivers high-definition video to miniDV tape
* Genuine Canon 10x HD video lens; SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer
* DIGIC DV II image processor; 24p Cinema Mode, 30p Progressive Mode
* 2.7-inch Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD
* HDMI terminal for easy, one-cable connectivity to your HDTV
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http://www.amazon.com/Canon-VIXIA-HV40-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B001OI2Z4Q/?tag=srtghl1-20

Comment on Do you know where I can buy a…? by Rugratzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Rugratzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:33:59 +0000

Look on the net at canon’s website and find a dealer closest to you call them and ask if they have one, if its a real canon charger probably a fair bit. an after market one (copy) a lot less. cant go into exact prices as there is probably a big difference between places. $30 upwards.

Good luck

RR
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Comment on What is the best quality camcorder that will import to Windows Movie Maker? by edrogers55

edrogers55 — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:12:59 +0000

I recommend looking at the consumer-grade high definition camcorders, that use miniDV tape. While it’s true that larger lenses and sensing devices will improve quality, the consumer HD camcorders will do the job you’re looking for. We have an HDR HC7, which uses a CMOS. I’ve been very pleased with the results.

The older camcorders use Charged Coupling Devices (CCDs). Even more expensive camcorders still use CCDs.

If you wish to stay with Windows Movie Maker, I believe my solution makes the most sense. Good luck!
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Comment on What is the best quality camcorder that will import to Windows Movie Maker? by Little Dog

Little Dog — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 11:36:59 +0000

The only ways you can get "a jump in video quality" over your current standard definition camcorder is to get a camcorder with larger lenses and imaging chips or move to high definition.

In the case of the larger lenses and imaging chips AND your keeping MovieMaker, the Canon GL1, Sony DCR-VX2100, Panasonic DVX100 or Canon XL2.

In the case of high definition, MiniDV tape records to HDV format. Flash memory and hard disc drive records to AVCHD format. Microsoft MovieMaker cannot deal with any of these formats…

If you decide to go high definition, then the Canon HV30 – but you need to change your editor. Sony Vegas and Adobe Premiere are good for the Windows environment.
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Comment on My Tape Got Stuck in My Camcorder!? by lare

lare — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:59:59 +0000

do not remove manually. the battery is probably old, and ran down as you were shooting. let the battery get a full charge and then try removing the tape again. if that doesn't work , you will need professional service.
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Comment on Where can I buy a replacement charger? by Bytefield

Bytefield — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:44:59 +0000

You might be able to find one in an electronics store that carries Canon products, but you’ll probably pay $35 or more. You can find it for under $20 online:

http://www.amazon.com/HQRP-Adapter-CA-570K-replacement-Carrying/dp/B000FFT632
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&safe=off&q=CA-570K&scoring=p
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Comment on camcorder 4 teenager help!!!!?!?!? by katrat644

katrat644 — Tue, 04 May 2010 04:55:59 +0000

First off, grammar and spelling go a LONG way. I was not going to answer you question at first because of the catch line and the details butchering the English language.

Sony has 15X better optical zoom
Canon has 7mm more filter size
Sony has better Wide Focal Length
Canon has better Manual Focus controls
Canon Has Audio-In, Sony does not

Personally, I would go with the Canon if you are not going to be needing distance shots (like nature shots), but if you are, then Sony will be the winner, for it has better optical zoom. (Digital zoom is worthless, all it does in increase pixel size, cutting quality big time)
If you need anymore help, email my profile. The links for the specs of the cameras are below.

Hope this helps,
Randall
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SONY
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=11035910

Canon
http://usa.canon.com/app/html/HDV/HV10/specifications.shtml

Comment on which camcorder should i order? by Masterblaster

Masterblaster — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:28:59 +0000

Once again, most of us urge people to buy MiniDV tape based camcorder. Why? Because you will want ot import the video to Personal Computer and do some Video Editing. The file saved will be avi not mpeg. Bottom line AVI easy to edit while mpeg (DVD) is hard. I would advice against buying Hard Drive based. Once camcorder is dropped or banged your camcorder is finished.

The camcorder I have is Panasonic PV-GS 320 which has 3ccd.( Excellent color). (MiniDV tape)

If I had another chance I would probably go for Sony DCR-HC96 (MiniDV tape)
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