Do some research that the camera you buy isn't prone to arbitrary "condensation" shutdowns.
I've got a JVC GR70 model that I got very cheap as an "open-box" item at Best Buy. It's been pretty good, although the zoom mechanism and the tape whine come through on the audio pretty strongly at times. But a couple of times the condensation feature has shut it down for an hour or so. Admittedly this was in extreme conditions once or twice - skiing in subzero conditions and then going into the warmth and humidity of a ski lodge. But warming the camera to a point that would get rid of any condensation doesn't seem to fix the problem - you just seem to have to sit and wait an hour, which is really annoying. I would recommend looking for an open-box, but check out the warranty and DO think about why the person might have returned it (i.e. crappy quality, poor functionality). And search the web to see if many people have had the condensation problem occurring for no apparent reason. Waz www.crashtestkitchen.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Nerissa \(TheVideoQueen\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Camcorder info and DPR both are great for comparison of features, price, etc. type in your priorities and you get comparison lists. > http://www.thevideoqueen.com/free_resources.html > > nerissa > > > > :::::::::::: > Nerissa Oden > > http://TheVideoQueen.com/blog.html > http://FreeVideoCoding.com > http://FreeMediaGuide.com > http://FreeVideoEditing.com > > Where do Women get answers to their video questions? > http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/videowomen/ > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get Bzzzy! (real tools to help you find a job). Welcome to the Sweet Life. http://us.click.yahoo.com/A77XvD/vlQLAA/TtwFAA/lBLqlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
