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N. TX Tim

12-06-2006 07:20:19




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I am thinking of purchasing a new digital video recorder for Christmas...the old 8mm is not cutting it anymore. Haven't started looking/researching yet. Was wondering if any of you electronics buffs had any suggestions...

Looking for something practical...most bang/features for the buck, but probably not the top of the line/most expensive.

Any suggestions appreciated...

Thanks,
Tim




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jeffcat

12-06-2006 12:08:42




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 Re: OT-Digital Video Recorder in reply to N. TX Tim, 12-06-2006 07:20:19  
This is going to be a little long but cover a lot of ground.
As far as a video camera TODAY I would only go with a 1080i wide screen HiDef camera. You can go to BestBuy and pick up a Sony for around $1000 bucks. Don"t scream too loud cause if you take good care of it you will have footage beyond compare. All of your "movies" will always be up to date and cutting edge. Standard 4x3 is still around but I still have a normal TV. When you go wide screen you are ready. My camera is a pro unit and I do some semi pro shooting now and then. I have always loved Sony equipment and have NEVER had any trouble with them. Thripple chip cameras give you hands down the best picture but higher end single chip cameras are very very good to. That is wwhy I say go with a HiDef unit. Your 8mm format is quickly going away and you could go with digital 8 so you can play your "old" stuff. Digital disk if very handy but still a little costly to feed the camera. The disks scratch very easily. My camera uses the Mini DV format and a one hour tape will pack in over 11.3gigs of video information. That is better than a DVD. Always this is true "You get what you pay for" and the same is true with cameras. Consumer reports always says well of Sony but they do not always compare apples to apples when testing. In the Best Buy store I was blown away by that little HiDef Sony on a plasma monitor. Do yourself a Christmas present favor and go look at it. That little thing looked like life in a box! The differance between a little cheaper and putting out a few extra bucks just doesn"t cut it in video. The feild of electronics just moves WAY to fast to not pick up the best you can get. Any more questions just give a yell and I will be glad to reply, Jeffcat

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N. TX Tim

12-06-2006 19:36:02




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 Re: OT-Digital Video Recorder in reply to jeffcat, 12-06-2006 12:08:42  
Jeffcat,

Thank you for the detailed post. I found a guy at work that knew a lot about video cameras, editing videos and digital photography. He did a good job of explaining a lot of stuff to me...the funny thing is he gave me the same recommendations that you did. Recommended the Sony HDR-HC3 that is carried by Best Buy...told me to go there and check it out...I would be impressed. Also recommended I look into getting it from onecall.com, current price $1099 and no tax. A bit more than I wanted to spend, but I always get bit when I buy something to "just get by."

Thanks again for the info, I really appreciate it.
Tim

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jeffcat

12-06-2006 21:04:02




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 Re: OT-Digital Video Recorder in reply to N. TX Tim, 12-06-2006 19:36:02  
Tim,
Wrap some duct tape around your head when you look at it. It will take your breath away! I would like to go to a Sony High Def XL unit but at around three grand I would have a very unhappy bank acount. My VX-2000 is still a very good camera but not 16x9 Hi Def format. My camera is a 2 Lux unit. That means you can shoot with just a candle and have very pretty video. Looks very neat. Wait till it snows and you can freeze frame a single snow flake! Even better is after the snow stops and there is a full moon that night. Turn the shutter speed down as far as it will go and put the camera on a tripod. It looks like pictures from a story book!!!! I got some footage a couple of years ago of the northern lights that way. Explore with your new toy and amaze yourself! Jeffcat

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Don L C

12-06-2006 15:01:26




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 Re: OT-Digital Video Recorder in reply to jeffcat, 12-06-2006 12:08:42  
Jeffcat, gave us great information on camers,but I think we were ask about recorders..... ..I was at Circut City last night looking for a player/recorder for my small moterhome.....it wont be used much but I want to be able to play my VHS and DVD movies..... .they dad them from $87 up to $300+..... ..The on for my needs was $134.....Don



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jeffcat

12-06-2006 18:54:14




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 Re: OT-Digital Video Recorder in reply to Don L C, 12-06-2006 15:01:26  
Don,
Tim has it correct as Sony uses DVR in the code number for their video cameras. Digital Video Recorder. The 8mm refers to the tape format of your camera. There is 8mm that came out in the late 80s and digital 8 is about the mid 90s. I know there is such thing as a 8mm recorder but they are a very seldom seen animal in the US. This is where VHS or DVD-R or TIVO comes in. Tim needs to give us a bit more information to narrow down our advice. The information I posted was a pretty big shotguns worth of information. The next time you go to Best Buy go look at the Sony Hi-Def camera hooked up to a 19 inch LCD monitor in the camera department. You will need your reading glasses to see all of the details that puppy can show. It just blows your mind! The price is realy not out of line for an incredable camera. Another thing to think about is how powerful of a computer is needed to edit digital video. The Hi-Def can now be done on your computer cause the programs are out for a little over about one year now. Apple is still the best for graphics and video but the PC hyper thread duel chips can really bang out a product now. Most people when they replace equipment go by cost and never explore how far they can go with a little training or good equipment. Strive for better pictures and you will suprise yourself as to how much better you can get. Sorry for the long post but photography {video} are a couple of my hobbies. Jeffcat

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IH2444

12-06-2006 11:48:34




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 Re: OT-Digital Video Recorder in reply to N. TX Tim, 12-06-2006 07:20:19  
I am leaning in that direction myself. I have not researched the brands yet but as always get the highest video resolution you can afford :)



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