on 6/7/02 7:30 PM, (iMac List) at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 09:02:32 -0700 > From: Amber <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: digicams > Message-id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hi there, > > I have been seriously considering buying a digital Video camera for my > iMac. I have an indigo 500 mhz mac. > > Are most of them USB ? Any recommendations on some good mid range > cameras ? > > Amber
Amber Checkout the Sony Digital 8's. I bought a DCR-TRV730 last year and the video is near DVD quality plus it's a decent 1 megapixel still camera. This model is discontinued and replaced by the cheaper looking 740, may not be cheaper quality but just looks cheap. There are still some 730's available. I got a printout from Regency Camera and took it to Sears and they matched the price + shipping cost of whatever Regency charged. Picked one up $645 + tax and shipping, saved about 300 bucks. Most of the Sony's have a pass-thru feature that allows you to hook a VCR up to the camcorder and digitize old VHS and Beta tapes with your computer. Don't pay attention to digital zoom because it's not worth a hoot and they just use it for a sales tool. You should be able to get a good 10-24x optical zoom. Also look for optical image stabilization some only have electronic and it makes a big difference. I'm not a Sony nut or anything, I looked at everything before I bought. Craig -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
