Hi Edd666666, 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 http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com http://pcclibtech.blogspot.com --- In [email protected], "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. >
