Suggest a DV cam?

[Slickone]

Bump.

Also gsellis, I don't understand your post.
Snakexor, if you were answering me (?), I was of course referring to video only.

 

[gsellis]

Sony video cameras use the Sony Memory Sticks. No SD, CF or any other memory you might have. They use it for stills.

 

[Snakexor]

the newer ones use the duo memory, so if you have regular mem sticks, your screwed too

 

[niggles]

I think you should look at reviews on still info. Using a mini DV for stills is pretty pointless. At best you're looking at 2 megapixels, in most cases it's 1 megapixel.

 

[Slickone]

Please say who you're replying to (or use quotes). niggles, if you're talking to me, I never said anything about wanting a camera for stills.

 

[gsellis]

Originally posted by: Slickone
Please say who you're replying to (or use quotes). niggles, if you're talking to me, I never said anything about wanting a camera for stills.

When you started discussing memory cards, it was implied. Some upscale cameras can keep user settings on a card (Electronic News Gathering) and some newer ENG cameras can save to P2 memory cards (4GB = 9minutes of HD). That is why the topic drifted to not using a video camera for stills.

 

[CU]

How about a Panasonic PV-GS65. It is the cheapest 3CCD camera. You may can find it used for around $300. I am looking at getting one. Anyone have anything bad to say about it?

 

[Slickone]

Originally posted by: gsellis

Originally posted by: Slickone
Please say who you're replying to (or use quotes). niggles, if you're talking to me, I never said anything about wanting a camera for stills.

When you started discussing memory cards, it was implied. Some upscale cameras can keep user settings on a card (Electronic News Gathering) and some newer ENG cameras can save to P2 memory cards (4GB = 9minutes of HD). That is why the topic drifted to not using a video camera for stills.

Sorry, I didn't know about these things or I would have made it clear that I was asking about ones that can save video to CF/SD.

So how about the PV-GS65 CU asked about?
Please see my questions 10/26/2005 04:26.

 

[sparkyclarky]

Originally posted by: Slickone

Originally posted by: gsellis

Originally posted by: Slickone
Please say who you're replying to (or use quotes). niggles, if you're talking to me, I never said anything about wanting a camera for stills.

When you started discussing memory cards, it was implied. Some upscale cameras can keep user settings on a card (Electronic News Gathering) and some newer ENG cameras can save to P2 memory cards (4GB = 9minutes of HD). That is why the topic drifted to not using a video camera for stills.

Sorry, I didn't know about these things or I would have made it clear that I was asking about ones that can save video to CF/SD.

So how about the PV-GS65 CU asked about?
Please see my questions 10/26/2005 04:26.

Actually, to correct a statement I made earlier, the labs I work in check out the PV-GS65 and not the 150 (model numbers/names are so damn annoying in consumer electronics). It's an excellent camera for the price.

 

[gsellis]

Originally posted by: Slickone

Originally posted by: gsellis

Originally posted by: Slickone
Please say who you're replying to (or use quotes). niggles, if you're talking to me, I never said anything about wanting a camera for stills.

When you started discussing memory cards, it was implied. Some upscale cameras can keep user settings on a card (Electronic News Gathering) and some newer ENG cameras can save to P2 memory cards (4GB = 9minutes of HD). That is why the topic drifted to not using a video camera for stills.

Sorry, I didn't know about these things or I would have made it clear that I was asking about ones that can save video to CF/SD.

So how about the PV-GS65 CU asked about?
Please see my questions 10/26/2005 04:26.

Ah! Those cameras that do use it have really small pictures with low resolution. Good for web video, but not to transfer to disc for playing on a TV.

 

[Slickone]

I don't think a used PV-GS65 can be found on ebay for around $300.

 

[Slickone]

Best Buy has a JVC GRD250US with "NightAlive low light recording" for $300. And a GRD270US for $330. Any good?
Also a Canon ZR200 for $350.