Sony dcr-DVD 301e Camcorder?

Question

Hello all,

I am looking at buying the Sony DCR-DVD 301e camcorder, does anyone know anything about this model is it a good choice, it will be mainly for filming the little one and for our holidays.

Also it records to DVD's how do I go about editing them - does this have to be done on my PC?

And finally does anyone know where to get reasonalby priced 8cm DVD-RW in the UK?

Many thanks for all you answers.

Answer 1

The choice to buy is yours. If i was to buy now i would have gone for FullHD Sony. To transfer video on pc u need software Roxio Media Suite. Startup roxio go to capture video and then connect camera via firewire(iLink) and turn on camera. This will be detected by Roxio and then select it as the input source. start capturing, controls only from pc interface. The video will be saved in the folder u specify or the default one. The proceed in new dvd where u get to select the video clips u want and burn dvd. U also have the option of plug and burn where u burn a dvd in real time. for editing simply from pc controls go over to the clip u want and then click record.

Answer 2

The BEST cameras will be those cameras which:

1) store their captured video with the least amount of compression.

2) have an easy video archive process so you don't have an extra step.

3) have an external mic jack so you can connect external mics.

4) have manual audio control, exposure/iris, zoom and focus - but also can go auto while you are learning to use the camera.

When you start looking you will find miniDV tape based camcorders will meet all of these requirements. Hard drive, flash memory and DVD based camcorders cannot meet these requirements.

Starting at the low end and working our way to the mid-range:

Canon ZR950 ZR800 (no manual audio controls)

Sony DCR-HC28, HC96 (no manual audio control, but you can switch the mic gain from normal to low to do loud noises like bands without overdriving the audio auto-leveling circuit resulting in a pile of muddy audio.)

Canon HV20, HV30; Sony HDR-HC7, HD9 (have everything on the requirements list). I apologize for not having the PAL model number equivalent camcorders.

You should also include a firewire port addition to your computer (unless you are using a Macintosh - they have had firewire ports for years), firewire cable (USB will not work to transfer video from miniDV tape based camcorders), high capacity rechargeable battery, sturdy carrying case and tripod on your immediate shopping list... and start saving for external mics and lighting...

If you must, look into the hard drive cameras - but they, along with the flash based cameras compress their video a LOT - which is why I cannot recommend them (and why professionals do not use them).

DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER. They are worst video quality, the discs are a pain and editing their video is awful.

Answer 3

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