A difficult option to find, but an important one IMHO is an external microphone jack. Almost all consumer recorders have went away from this feature. If you are trying to record in a noisy area though an external microphone is a must.
From: Jackie Fonley Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 2:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [info-tech] Video Cameras For all of our classroom video editing projects (such as with iMovie), we have the Canon ZR series. We have different models in the buildings--since we have added throughout over the years, but have had very good luck with them. Those that have gone bad (usually tape loading mechanism)--we send them in to Canon and they are repaired within quick turn around for a minimal amount of money. Looks like they are working on pricing via the IEC site . . .this was on Best Buy just to give you an idea of pricing: Canon - MiniDV Camcorder with 2.7" LCD Monitor - Silver Model: ZR960 37x optical/2000x digital zoom; DIGIC DV technology; motion sensor $249.99 On Jun 8, 2009, at 2:24 PM, Richardson,Tony wrote: What is everybody buying for digital video cameras? I want to spend around $600.00 each max. Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District [email protected] Phone: (515)332-9706 "Learning and Success for All"
