Can someone tell me more about the JVC GR-D850 MiniDV camcorder?

Question

How do you import it on to the computer for editing?

Is it good for editing?

Are the videos made with the camcorder compatible with Windows Movie Maker?

Can they be uploaded to YouTube?

Is it a good camcorder for YouTubers?

How long does it take to transfer a video made from the camcorder to the computer?

Answer 1

Actually I wasn't going to answer this, but after browsing through many questions and answers I kept on seeing your answer appear by 'Open Questions', and I saw that no-one answered you. So let me say it this way, I felt pitty for you!

So I just did some research for you.

1. IS IT GOOD FOR EDITING

A: Yes, your camcorder is a MiniDV based-model, which records into a perfect format for editing. If you have an XP computer then you should have WMM (Windows Movie Maker) currently pre-installed on it.

Go to 'Start', then 'All Programs', and scroll through to the bottom and you will find 'Windows Movie Maker'. You can use that fr editing especially if you are a beginner.

2. ARE THE VIDEOS MADE WITH THE CAMCORDER COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER?

A: Yes it is, you could find this out yourself though. Read answer above.

3. CAN THEY BE UPLOADED TO YOUTUBE?

A:Yes they can, all WMM can be uploaded to the web, including YouTube. This camera is an ideal choice for high-quality YouTube Video Production.

4. IS IT A GOOD CAMCORDER FOR YOUTUBERS?

A: Yes indeed it is, read answer above.

5. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO TRANSFER A VIDEO MADE WITH THE CAMCORDER TO THE COMPUTER?

A: Depends how long you filmed, it's RealTime, meaning if you filmed 20 minutes then it will take 20 minutes to transfer.

PS: 1st Question:

You will need to buy firewire to do so, also know as the 'i.link', this costs only around about 5 dollars to 16 dollars.