I want to purchase/order a digital camcorder in the next 48 hours to take on a vacation to Cancun next week. Don't know a thing about what are the good values and important features so hope there are a few who frequent this board that can steer me to the right choices.
Here is what I believe to be other pertinent info:
1. Ability to capture still pictures is not important. I already have a 3.0 MP camera.
2. Have an original Radeon All-in-Wonder card with the S/W to do video editing. It has a S-VHS input connector and regular RCA video input.
3. Do not have a firewire connection but planning on upgrading to a SB Audigy, so, will have that soon.
4. Aside from making new movies, plan on converting/editing a library of old VHS movies of the family to digital and burning to CDR....do not have a DVD burner and not sure when I plan to purchase. Suppose I could/would use the digital camcorder to consolidate these on digital tape after editing but not sure.
5. Do not have digital tape player but do have a high-end Sony Super VHS VCR with front side jacks for playback through a Hitachi Super VHS capable TV...not HDTV but was top of the line when I bought it. No immediate plans to purchase an HDTV.
6. I would like to keep the cost under $650 (delivered) if possible. Prefer to stay away from close outs...
Taking all of that into account, I would appreciate some suggestions and best places to shop. Any relevant review sites would also be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mac
Here is what I believe to be other pertinent info:
1. Ability to capture still pictures is not important. I already have a 3.0 MP camera.
2. Have an original Radeon All-in-Wonder card with the S/W to do video editing. It has a S-VHS input connector and regular RCA video input.
3. Do not have a firewire connection but planning on upgrading to a SB Audigy, so, will have that soon.
4. Aside from making new movies, plan on converting/editing a library of old VHS movies of the family to digital and burning to CDR....do not have a DVD burner and not sure when I plan to purchase. Suppose I could/would use the digital camcorder to consolidate these on digital tape after editing but not sure.
5. Do not have digital tape player but do have a high-end Sony Super VHS VCR with front side jacks for playback through a Hitachi Super VHS capable TV...not HDTV but was top of the line when I bought it. No immediate plans to purchase an HDTV.
6. I would like to keep the cost under $650 (delivered) if possible. Prefer to stay away from close outs...
Taking all of that into account, I would appreciate some suggestions and best places to shop. Any relevant review sites would also be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mac
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