help with diffrent kinds of camcorder.which one??

scooper

about to purchase our first camcorder as argos have a offer on but i am totally stuck on what to buy.

for a start if i buy mini dv one do i have to buy a dvd recorder to keep what i have filmed.or how do i save what i have recorded.

also what do i look out for in regard to features.do i need a high zoom etc,any help really very much appricated as i have no clue whatsoever.

wanting it just for family use of kids and stuff

wildbri

I have a mini dv sony and very good it is. I play the tape through the tv with lead and remote that came with it. If its some thing I want to keep I just buy another tape.
To edit or put it on to dvd you will have to use your computer a bit tricky but depends
how good you are on it. you dont need a very power full zoom, if you use big zoom you would need tripod but for children and family hand held is best.

Some camcorders take stills but I dont think that pics are as good as a normal camera. Spare battery is a good Idea although mine last more than the one hour tapes........regards....bri

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wildbri

I have a mini dv sony and very good it is. I play the tape through the tv with lead and remote that came with it. If its some thing I want to keep I just buy another tape.
To edit or put it on to dvd you will have to use your computer a bit tricky but depends
how good you are on it. you dont need a very power full zoom, if you use big zoom you would need tripod but for children and family hand held is best.

Some camcorders take stills but I dont think that pics are as good as a normal camera. Spare battery is a good Idea although mine last more than the one hour tapes........regards....bri

scooper

thanks for that,its really hard to decide when you havnt got a clue!

which one of these are the best then in your opionion under £200
http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Browse?pp=20&s=Price%3A+Low+-+High&storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001151&langId=-1&c_2=2%7Ccat_10198049%7CCamcorders%7C10198106&c_1=1%7Ccategory_root%7CPhotography%7C10198049&x=40&y=11

thanks

wildbri

wow the prices have come down since I bought mine 2 years ago. I like the sony its very small will fit in a pocket and has a touch screen. The screen is 2.5 whilst the others are 2.7 wide screen. Some of the others have an SD card to take and save stills.
Pricewise they are much the same under £150. the sony has top loading tapes which makes them easy to change and the image and sound on tv looks very professonal.
I had the same problem choosing mine, I have used it all over the world with exellent results and ease of use....regards .....bri