KrystalMae1231 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I am in the market for a new camcorder. I have no idea what brand is better than others, and what specs to look for and to avoid. Post any thoughts or ideas on what you have bought and/or looking for this year. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wx4svr Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Flip HD is always a fun little device. I am a videographer and use pro-grade HD cameras, and in good lighting, the Flip HD looks close to the same. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biohazard Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 does any one have expirence with the Flip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenna8110 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I don't but I would HIGHLY recommend a hard drive camcorder. Last BF I got a mini DVD camcorder and I HATED it! I brought it back later that day and they still had the JVC hard drive one so I bought that and LOVE it! =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia39 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I have the flip. It's actually a lot of fun and relatively small and easy to carry. My husband used the software that came with it to edit three small videos he shot (about his car of course) into one file and easily uploaded it onto youtube. We bought ours at Costco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdigman Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I also have a JVC hard drive camcorder. I just bought it a couple months ago and love it so far. I think I paid like 350.00 for it. JVC Everio GZ-MG630 Ruby Red 60GB HDD Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" LCD Display, One-Touch to iTunes and YouTube $349.88 60GB Internal Hard Disk Drive Konica Minolta 40X/800X Dynamic Optical/Digital Zoom 1/6" 800K pixel CCD 2.7" Laser Touch II LCD Model#: GZMG630RUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrystalMae1231 Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 wow guys thanks 4 all of the info. keep it coming i am learning sooooo much!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Me Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I'd avoid the DVD ones. So much as the slightest flaw in the disk or bump and the whole thing is ruined and you won't know it till later I had a whole batch of bad disks on our disney trip and you couldn't tell till after they burned. I found out after the trip. All the footage was corrupt and toast I'm looking for something new this year. The DVD one sits unused in the cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neile457 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Do you want a compact one, like the Flip or the Kodak zi6? Or do you want the larger, regular size ones? I have a Sony HD camcorder with a Hard drive that I love (but it cost $900 two Christmases ago), and a Kodak zi6 that I bought for my wife this year for $120, that also shoots HD video, but uses a card for memory. (we love that one also for how easy it is to carry around), but we use the Sony for Kid's shows, plays, etc, because I can use my tripod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCBGirl Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Hi, I own the Canon PowerShot SD780IS 12.1 MP, the video feature on this is amazing. But, you will need to purchase a 16 or 32 gb SD card for long videos. I use two 4gb cards, works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmck Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Sears has a Sony 4gb on BF for $249 and a 60gb for $299 They also have a Samsung SD camcorder for $149.99. Are the SD ones like the flip?? DS and DIL are expecting their first child Dec. 2. They have a flip but I heard them mentioning wanting something more. What does anyone think of these??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrystalMae1231 Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 Do you want a compact one, like the Flip or the Kodak zi6? Or do you want the larger, regular size ones? I have a Sony HD camcorder with a Hard drive that I love (but it cost $900 two Christmases ago), and a Kodak zi6 that I bought for my wife this year for $120, that also shoots HD video, but uses a card for memory. (we love that one also for how easy it is to carry around), but we use the Sony for Kid's shows, plays, etc, because I can use my tripod.I am looking for more of a regular size one. Last year I bought a compact one and hated it! I don't even know how to compare. So far I am going to go with a memory card one for sure. This way i can load them on my comp and play them directly on the tv. plus I like the idea of not having it scratched and losing all the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrystalMae1231 Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 Hi, I own the Canon PowerShot SD780IS 12.1 MP, the video feature on this is amazing. But, you will need to purchase a 16 or 32 gb SD card for long videos. I use two 4gb cards, works great.Thanks I will look into this one. do you remember how much you paid for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindaz Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) Check out the Kodak Zi8-it has very good reviews and it just came out in Sept. 2009. http://store.kodak.com/store/ekconsus/en_US/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.156585800 Edited November 4, 2009 by Lindaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyers12345 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Thanks I will look into this one. do you remember how much you paid for it?That's a camera that takes video, not a camcorder. I like the video feature on my camera, too, but most digi cams only zoom 4x, while my camcorder goes 41x. I was actually able to read a nametag on a guy's shirt from about 100 yards the other day. I have a mini-dv, and I do love it, but it's a PITA to get the video transferred. When i got it, I knew I should have gotten one with an SD, but I cheaped out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
left210 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I also have a JVC hard drive camcorder. I just bought it a couple months ago and love it so far.I think I paid like 350.00 for it. JVC Everio GZ-MG630 Ruby Red 60GB HDD Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" LCD Display, One-Touch to iTunes and YouTube $349.8860GB Internal Hard Disk DriveKonica Minolta 40X/800X Dynamic Optical/Digital Zoom1/6" 800K pixel CCD2.7" Laser Touch II LCD Model#: GZMG630RUS Have you had any trouble transferring your video to a DVD with this one? Do you use your PC or did you buy the DVD recorder thing? Do you use editing software and if so is it easy to use? I had read some bad reviews about that aspect of transferring to DVD being difficult and was reconsidering my choice. Everything else about it seems really good. My choices were the JVC Everio, Sony SR47 or Panasonic H80. All Hard drive camcorders in the $300-400 range. Any additional info would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppysfireball Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Have you had any trouble transferring your video to a DVD with this one? Do you use your PC or did you buy the DVD recorder thing? Do you use editing software and if so is it easy to use? I had read some bad reviews about that aspect of transferring to DVD being difficult and was reconsidering my choice. Everything else about it seems really good. My choices were the JVC Everio, Sony SR47 or Panasonic H80. All Hard drive camcorders in the $300-400 range. Any additional info would be greatly appreciated.I have a Sharp handycam that uses 8mm and am getting my ds 12 one that takes a memory card for xmas. It is very easy to put my 8mm on dvd. I have a dvd vcr combo and I first transfer to vcr in case I want to edit then I burn the full vcr to dvd. Last year I weent through all tapes and put over 40 on dvd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen8112 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 My JVC hardrive plugs right into that computer with a USB cord or right into the TV/VCR/DVD with an AV cord. Sooo easy to use! Had a mini-DVD before and HATED it! Another good thing about the hardrive is you don't have to worry about fulling up your little SD card! Though I do believe there is an SD slot in case you want to flash it instead of hardrive it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
left210 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I have a Sharp handycam that uses 8mm and am getting my ds 12 one that takes a memory card for xmas. It is very easy to put my 8mm on dvd. I have a dvd vcr combo and I first transfer to vcr in case I want to edit then I burn the full vcr to dvd. Last year I weent through all tapes and put over 40 on dvd.We have a DVD VCR combo too but why or how do you edit from VHS? I just told my husband last night we need to transfer all of our old tapes to DVD. I wish I was in your shoes and had it all done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf49erfreak Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I was wondering if you guys had an opinion on the insignia camcorder in best buys ad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerjohn08 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I think a major question might be whether you want a standard definition camcorder (SD) or a high definition camcorder (HD). With everything going to HD, I don't know that I would buy an SD camcorder these days. I have a big (by todays standards) digital 8 sony. On my big HD tv the picture is kind of grainy, not as much detail, etc, although it looks fine on the small tube tvs. I am really looking at getting a high def camcorder this year. While I don't know that the hard drive ones are all that great, the flash memory ones are still too expensive, and any disc or tape ones are a no-no. I LOVED the image stabilization on the sony hdrxr200v that I played with at my costco, but reviews have me worried, complaint being video quality is poor in low light settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brina Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Will a video that is made on a HD camcorder be able to play on a non HD TV or DVD player? I am so confused with all this stuff, lol. I bought my son the Planet Earth DVD's that were in HD but they would not play and I don't know if its because of the dvd player or the tv. So I need to buy a camcorder this BF but I guess I need to make sure that I will be able to watch the videos that we make. Also, can someone please tell me how u get the video from the SD card to the actual DVD? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyNurse Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I'm lookin for a new hd camcorder, too. SD card seems like the way to go. If anyone wants to do research on the diff models check out camcorderinfo dot com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppysfireball Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 We have a DVD VCR combo too but why or how do you edit from VHS? I just told my husband last night we need to transfer all of our old tapes to DVD. I wish I was in your shoes and had it all done!I hook my camcorder up to the vcr and push record on the vcr and play on the camcorder. If I come to a bad spot I pause the recording and search for the next good one. When the vcr tape is done I put a dvd in and burn the dvd. I did a lot of crying. I had over 10 years of tapes. Ended up with about 40 dvd's. I decided to get the sony handycam from bestbuy that has the 60 gig harddrive because it's only 250 and I can't buy a memory stick near that big for 50.00. It's already in my shopping cart ready to check out at midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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