Hi Gena thanks for the great response, that was very helpful. What I meant
about the WAV file and I may have been misleading, is that they are going to
be video files, not sound files although there will be sound on the file and
well as the visual. OK, thanks again,Ed.
On 3/22/07, Gena [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Edd66,
Well it seems that you have basic needs so you don't need the high
priced toys.
You could to quite well with the entry level Canon, Panasonic or JVC
DV tape camcorders. For the set up that you are describing they all
will do a bang up job for under $250-$450 depending on model and features.
Now if you need that external mic you might want to look at:
Panasonic GV500
Panasonic GV300
Canon ZR800
CNet has a list of camcorders with mic imputs. Read the specs
carefully to make sure it has an external jack and hopefully a
headphone jack.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-6500_7-0.html?sa=500871;
Cheap does not be bad but there may be trade offs you rather not make.
Take you time and take you are heart out of it. It is easy to be
seduced by a good looking camcorder. You want a high functional
camcorder at a price you can live with for the next two years.
This part I don't understand:
video will be converted to WAV files. You are going to convert .wav
files into an audio file? For a podcast? You're going to extract the
audio for another purpose?
Or did you mean .wmv?
Gena
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Ed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi, I am getting ready to buy a camcorder for use in creating good
quality videos to post on sites such as youtube. Here are some of the
conditions I have for its use, based on these can anyone suggest spec
in a camcorder to buy, I am not looking for specific models or brands,
just specs to look for; This camcorder is to be a step up from using
a webcam in producing vids.
.Indoor use only
.video to be loaded into PC for editing.
.external mic to be used.
.Image quality must be good but HD is not required.
.Only need up to 30 min of record time.
.Lights will be used on set to illuminate subject.
.It will be tripod mounted, not hand held.
.Still images not needed.
.video will be covereted to WAV files.
.Once set, there will be few changes in lens, focus, etc.
.Be digital
.And of course, as in expensive as possible.
.zoom will not be used.
.I don't need to view image on camera during or after shot.
OK, thanks for your time and I appreicate any suggestions on spec
to look for or avoid. Ed.
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