Wease Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 I might be buying a camcorder soon. Nothing too expensive, less than $500 for sure. What format should I buy? Any specific brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Will this be used at the Bunny Ranch or for home porno vids for the intraweb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted May 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Will this be used at the Bunny Ranch or for home porno vids for the intraweb? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 I'm sure they make underwater cameras . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 I have always had good success with Sony's camcorders. For at least for my evening job, they seem to have the best nightshot. So if you are going for the Paris Hilton style home movies, I would go with a Sony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted May 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 It's not really going to be for porn, people. I was thinking Sony as well. What format? I was thinking mini-DVD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RaGe Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 One thing you might want to consider. This was the prob i had. if you plan on doing any type of video uploading to the net a DVD style camera is very difficult to upload with. I myself went with a JVC Everio GZ-MG130 30 GB Hard-drive cam-corder. It has a 34x optical zoom. It also takes still pictures. just insert a SD card ( scan disc ) and tahdah. Its a really nice camcorder. And i did alot of shopping last week for one. But this is what i ended up getting. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 I have a Sony mini-dv and love it. Mine I believe is the DVR-HC26 model, got it for $300. It has most of the basic features like a nice touch screen, image stability, night mode etc....Tapes are relatively cheap and so far even with the constant vibration of rinding on the car for autocross runs it's been problem free. Battery life isn't the best as they rate it for 2 hours but that's if your not actually taping or using the view screen, I just need a longer life battery. I got the camera, carry case, tripod, pack of tapes, and extra warranty I believe for about $400 together which is great IMO. Can't go wrong with the Sony's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted May 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 One thing you might want to consider. This was the prob i had. if you plan on doing any type of video uploading to the net a DVD style camera is very difficult to upload with. I myself went with a JVC Everio GZ-MG130 30 GB Hard-drive cam-corder. It has a 34x optical zoom. It also takes still pictures. just insert a SD card ( scan disc ) and tahdah. Its a really nice camcorder. And i did alot of shopping last week for one. But this is what i ended up getting. Hope this helps. Thanks, that is important to me. I think I'd want something that's more easily transferable to the PC than anything... :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99BlownYellowGT Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 i Also have a jvc camcorder and i really like it as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 That's a good point about uploading. The minidv format or at least the file type the Sony uses is the .avi which is one of the most common. Though I like the idea of a camcorder with a hdd I have no problems offloading my video onto my computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 Ive been looking at HDD cams... 30G gets you 7hrs of DVD MOVIE quality... sounds good to me, and i bet it looks killer on my HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RaGe Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 i can upload mine quicker than shit now. Hard-drive FTW. It even comes with a program when you buy it so it makes it even quicker. when you plug in the USB cord it brings up a little box on my camera and tells you what to do. EDIT: here is a link to the video that i just shot with this new camera that i am talking about. You can decide wether you like it or not and maybe it will help you reach a decision. http://www.youtube.com/crucifix79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FooFooMaru Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 I have a Hitachi DZ-HS300A which has 8GB hard drive and also DVD dics. Hybrid thing. It's nice. A tiny more than what you are lookin for money wise but eh. I got it for my band and such and it's amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 My friend's and I use to film using Sony mini-dv cams. I can't remember any models but every one I used was always wonderful quality and had tons of features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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