What is the best kind of DVD camcorder for a good price?

Question

I am looking for a DVD Camcorder that is small. I want to be able to add effects to my movies as well. I am on a tight budget so something cheaper would be nice. Thank you!

Answer 1

can i offer some advice?

don't get a dvd camcorder. that is the worst of all the diffent file formats. the choices are - mini dv, flash, Hard drive and DVD.

dvd offers the worst resolution of all the other formats. believe it or not, the humble mini dv offers the best in terms of everyday use.

if you fill upa HDD while on holidays then what can you do? if you're using mini dv then buy another one and keep shooting. or worse, using a hdd and it stuffs up means an expensive and upsetting trip tp the service center cos it's likely your files are gone.

dvd may seem convienient but is hopeless when trying to do things like edit on a computer. the end result is like photocopying a photocopy.

so really, you have a wide choice and i would suggest thinking about what sort of things you'll be using it for.

look for:

3ccd if possible

widescreen is even better

seperate mic inputs and external mic for better sound.

hope it helps!