Hi WAMUGers,
Is anyone using a Hard Disk Camcorder?
If so, what are your impressions please?
Yesterday I purchased a JVC HDD GZ-MG37AA Camcorder. It has a 30GB HD.
It comes with software 'Capty MPEG Edit EX' so you can convert the
MPEG-2 (Muxed) file to DV Stream for Editing in iMovie HD.
It also comes with Mono DVD for Everio, if you don't use iDVD.
If you don't want to edit, you can connect the camera to a DVD Burner
(sold separately) & dub the video files in the camera to a DVD disc.
One reason I purchased it for is it's ability to shoot in bad light.
It has a LED light that you set to automatically turn on when
shooting in insufficient light conditions. JVC is the only Camcorder
(I understand) to have this feature.
It also has 'Nightscope' for recording with little light in dim
locations.
I've kept my Sony DV Camcorder DCR-TRV320E as it has DV In/Out.
The JVC HDD is USB 2 connection.
<http://www.jvc-australia.com/products/
_products_sub_group_details.asp?ID=1528>
I've only shot a few minutes in different light conditions, but so
far I'm quite impressed with it.
I don't think the quality is as good as DV tape .... but, I haven't
produced a DVD yet!
I would be interested in anyone's views on Hard Disk Camcorders as
opposed to DV Camcorders.
Cheers,
Ronni
Car'n The Pies
