Guys need Video Camera Suggestions ASAP

[jediphx]

ok our Sony Video 8 camera is dying and I need a good alternative. I have 3 small kids so I will be taking a lot of video and wanting to easily transfer it to dvd if I can. I guess that means Im looking for a MinDV? I have a MAX of $300 to spend and I really dont want to go that high LOL . Can anyone give me come good affordable suggestions?

The user reviews seem nice on this one and the price looks awesome but I dont know anything about minidv

http://www.walmart.com/catalog....do?product_id=5692551

 

[gsellis]

Originally posted by: jediphx
ok our Sony Video 8 camera is dying and I need a good alternative. I have 3 small kids so I will be taking a lot of video and wanting to easily transfer it to dvd if I can. I guess that means Im looking for a MinDV? I have a MAX of $300 to spend and I really dont want to go that high LOL . Can anyone give me come good affordable suggestions?

The user reviews seem nice on this one and the price looks awesome but I dont know anything about minidv

http://www.walmart.com/catalog....do?product_id=5692551

With a $300 or less budget, there is not much range on what you can get new. Also check Costco/Sam's/BJ's as you can get another $10-25 knocked off the price. Sometimes Best Buy/Fry's/Newegg have open box sales that will kick the price down. MiniDV, being tape, is the way to go. You will need a firewire port in your computer to handle it. Any DV camera will be a notch up on quality because of the lines of resolution above you Video 8mm. If you find a couple cameras that might interest you, you can use Camcorderinfo as a review site for most of your choices.

 

[jediphx]

how about this one guys? Over 1 mp visual quality and free shipping and no tax. Reviews look good

http://www.butterflyphoto.com/...0-%20Mini%20DV-_-ZR850