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rohansd
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 Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:38 pm Post subject: Camcorder - any recommendations? |
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Hi,
I am looking to buy a camcorder.
Any recommendations?
Please assume that I know nothing about camcorders.
What will be the cost range of a decent one with 'Must Have' features?
Is there a considerable price difference b/w India and US prices.
Thanks
Rohan
PS:
Recommendations of websites with good read are also welcome  |
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Matsyapremi
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| Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 1:02 pm Post subject: Re: Camcorder - any recommendations? |
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Hi Rohan,
For the asian market, this site offers invaluable tips and suggestions based on your usage of the digicam.
http://reviews.cnet.com/camcorder-buying-guide/
Between US and India, sure there would be difference in price - especially now - as there are good discounts being offered in the US due to the economic meltdown. However, personally I would prefer buying the same here in India, as it offers a lot of 'plus' in terms of compatibility to our electrical outlets and also to a certain extent the weather conditions. Not to mention the service aspect.
My choice would be 'Panasonic' or 'Canon' - as a brand.
Good luck and let me know your choice.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 1:05 pm Post subject: Re: Camcorder - any recommendations? |
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| Rohan, in your place I would give lots of thought on the storage / recording media. Just too many nowadays to decide on their pros and cons. |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 1:10 pm Post subject: Re: Camcorder - any recommendations? |
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Hi Rohan,
I have a JVC with an internal 30GB hard drive and am very happy with its results - you can check the JVC site for details http://camcorder.jvc.com/product.jsp?productId=PRD1207000&pathId=119
The site gives the prices in the US and as Ram suggested there will be huge discounts now as well as on the day after christmas (boxing day sales are huge). If you know someone in Singapore you will get it cheapest there. There was a difference of 50 USD between the discounted price in US v/s Singapore.
JVC India will provide service for products bought anywhere in the world.
Hope this helps,
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| Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 4:29 pm Post subject: Re: Camcorder - any recommendations? |
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Dear Rohan
I'm a satisfied customer of Sony HDR-TG1. You can go for it.
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| Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:04 am Post subject: Re: Camcorder - any recommendations? |
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Thanks everyone.
Kaushik,
I would have loved to buy the one you suggested but that seems way out of my budget. :(
What do you all think is the best format?
MiniDV , HDD or DVD Camcorder? |
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| Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:19 am Post subject: Re: Camcorder - any recommendations? |
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| rohansd wrote (View Post):
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Thanks everyone.
Kaushik,
I would have loved to buy the one you suggested but that seems way out of my budget. :(
What do you all think is the best format?
MiniDV , HDD or DVD Camcorder?
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Hi,
What is your budget? I have been using Sony for quite some time right from the DV Cam era to HDD and I feel Sony is one of the best in India. Of course this is my opinion.
MiniDV is a pain as you have to go on transferring the tapes. If you dont have a DVD recorder or a good PC with DVD writer, it will be more hassle to run to someone who can do it.
DVD cam on the other hand will be bulky, and if the DVD gets spoilt while recording (there are many poor quality DVD+/-R in the market), you will lose previous recording.
So the best option is going for a HDD Cam.
If budget is a constraint, go for the miniDV and get a digital DV cable to transfer the stuff to your PC and burn it on DVDs. I have a DVD recorder that does this transferring without any hassle, by attaching the cam directly to it. You can do that too.
Hope this helps. |
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rohansd
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| Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:30 am Post subject: Re: Camcorder - any recommendations? |
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Thats a good info. Thanks Avi.
I dont know if Rs. 20K is a good budget for a camcorder ?
I have been reading about them and I too am inclined towards getting a HDD Cam.
Do you think I will get a good HDD Cam within that budget ?
It will be good if you can suggest me a good model of HDD as well as Mini DV.
Thanks
Rohan |
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| Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:44 pm Post subject: Re: Camcorder - any recommendations? |
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Thanks Avi.
I have kinda zeroed in on the same one.
Have you used it personally? or know any one who has used it personally?
First hands reviews are more trustworthy right ? |
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| Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: Camcorder - any recommendations? |
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| Last weekend I saw a Sony Camcorder with 40GB HDD. Cost is arround 25K. Good enough for personal use I think. Will update with the Model number and Specs. |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:53 am Post subject: Re: Camcorder - any recommendations? |
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Thanks Ram and Tirtha.
Tirtha,
I think that must be DCR-SR65E.
I guess my choice will be mostly between 45E and 65E. |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:37 am Post subject: Re: Camcorder - any recommendations? |
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Hi Rohan,
My friend is using that model. It is pretty good for shooting home videos and can be used with a combination of HDD and memory stick.
I hope they bring out models where you can transfer videos on the fly directly from the cam to external HDDs and USB disks. |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:43 am Post subject: Re: Camcorder - any recommendations? |
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Thanks Avi.
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I hope they bring out models where you can transfer videos on the fly directly from the cam to external HDDs and USB disks.
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Cant that be done with HDD models?
I mean I was under the impression that the vids can be transferred from the HDD of cams to a PC HDD through USB. |
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