The feedback I have been getting is as follows.
Both DVD camcorders and HD camcorders compress the images and
consequently significant quality is lost in the process. By
comparison Mini DV tapes record high quality video without
compression. I also believe (but am not positive about this) that the
video clip "markers" are not placed onto the HD each time the
comcorder stops and starts again. I reckon this would make editing a
nightmare.
One review I read of HD camcorders said "OK for cheap and nasty video
but don't expect to edit your video".
On 23/06/2006, at 1:22 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:
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
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