Which camcorder to choose?

Question

My wife and I are expecting twin boys in 11 weeks. We want to buy a new camcorder that is easy to use but at the same time gives us good quality. We don't need anything fancy. I was wondering if I could get some help. Thanks.

Answer 1

panasonic gs-320.

Answer 2

The best one for you would be Mini DVD Camcorders

The current darlings of the camcorder market, mini-DVD camcorders record standard-definition video to smaller versions of the same discs on which you watch movies. This means that you can pop the tiny, 3-inch DVD out of the camcorder and into a set-top DVD player--great for, say, showing the video of a party at the party itself. However, the video that mini-DVD cams record is more heavily compressed than that of MiniDV camcorders, and it's more difficult to edit; many video editing programs can't import the video.

Pros: Camcorders can shoot and play back video instantly on the camcorder or a set-top DVD player.

Cons: They produce lower-quality video than MiniDV camcorders; also, the video is more difficult to edit.

Best for: Movie makers with short attention spans--i.e. those who want to make short films; and those who want to shoot without editing.

Answer 3

Congratulations!  Both DVD and hard drive camcorders are sold on the basis that they're easy and convenient.   Both can be troublesome though (look through some of the previous questions here), and I believe if you're recording your children you need a medium that allows for long term archiving.  I'd go for an entry level MiniDV camcorder, made by Canon, Sony, JVC or Panasonic.   They're the cheapest type of camcorder, but give the highest quality, and the tapes can be put away until the boys are old enough to appreciate what a brilliant film maker you are!

Answer 4

Camcorders have come a long way and you'll have a lot of options.  Take a look around for the price you want and the features you'll need.  Goo luck on the twins!

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