Digital Camcorders ?

Scotland · June 2nd, 2004, 10:58 AM

My partner will be in Houston (working) for a couple of weeks later this month. I want a digital camcorder with an S.D. Memory slot for stills, min.8K megapixels, image stabilization, preferably with a flash facility. Must be small enough to be kept in a "bum-bag"
Any ideas what is out there and where to get it from. Your help and input here will be greatly appreciated guys.

Teletoner · June 2nd, 2004, 12:40 PM

I bought a Canon ZR75 back at Christmas after comparing camcorders for about 3 months before. This camera is an awesome little camera. It does take still shots and has a memory card and image stabilization.(most of them do now days) It will also send pics to your computer for editing with a fire wire. Remember that the higher the OPTICAL zoom, the clearer the images. This one is 22X optical. I haven't found a higher one yet for under $1000. I also looked at Sony, but they had more digital zoom which becomes fuzzy as you zoom in on objects. You can compare camcorders at bestbuy.com...and they have a little section you can learn a lot from about purchasing the camcorder that suits your needs. I think I paid $700 for mine, and it'll do stuff that I dont know how to do without studying the manual for a while. Hope this helps out. Good luck!! 8)

BTW...I'm pretty sure they have newer models out now, like a ZR85 or 90....Same thing as the 75, just more features.

Scotland · June 3rd, 2004, 08:35 AM

Thanks for that info, Canon certainly seem to have the lion's share of positive reviews on camcorders. I'll check out the model(s) you suggested.

Loco · June 3rd, 2004, 02:28 PM

I'm sure you're aware of this Scotland, but don't forget to ask your partner to specify a PAL (Phase Alternating Line) system camcorder and not NTSC (National Television Standards Committee). I'd probably go for a Canon too, but Panasonic's offerings are always well worth checking out.

Scotland · June 3rd, 2004, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loco

I'm sure you're aware of this Scotland, but don't forget to ask your partner to specify a PAL (Phase Alternating Line) system camcorder and not NTSC (National Television Standards Committee). I'd probably go for a Canon too, but Panasonic's offerings are always well worth checking out.

You are of course, perfectly correct and thankyou, I had forgotten about that detail, thank you for reminding me my friend.

June 2nd, 2004, 10:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 54 Posts: 6,411 3 Photos	Digital Camcorders ? My partner will be in Houston (working) for a couple of weeks later this month. I want a digital camcorder with an S.D. Memory slot for stills, min.8K megapixels, image stabilization, preferably with a flash facility. Must be small enough to be kept in a "bum-bag" Any ideas what is out there and where to get it from. Your help and input here will be greatly appreciated guys. __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

June 2nd, 2004, 12:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Teletoner TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 58	Canon ZR75 I bought a Canon ZR75 back at Christmas after comparing camcorders for about 3 months before. This camera is an awesome little camera. It does take still shots and has a memory card and image stabilization.(most of them do now days) It will also send pics to your computer for editing with a fire wire. Remember that the higher the OPTICAL zoom, the clearer the images. This one is 22X optical. I haven't found a higher one yet for under $1000. I also looked at Sony, but they had more digital zoom which becomes fuzzy as you zoom in on objects. You can compare camcorders at bestbuy.com...and they have a little section you can learn a lot from about purchasing the camcorder that suits your needs. I think I paid $700 for mine, and it'll do stuff that I dont know how to do without studying the manual for a while. Hope this helps out. Good luck!! 8) BTW...I'm pretty sure they have newer models out now, like a ZR85 or 90....Same thing as the 75, just more features. __________________ "she said...show me your twang, I wanna here that thang, you boys are famous for down here..." ~B. Butler www.gabegarciaband.com

June 3rd, 2004, 08:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 54 Posts: 6,411 3 Photos	Thanks Thanks for that info, Canon certainly seem to have the lion's share of positive reviews on camcorders. I'll check out the model(s) you suggested. __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

June 3rd, 2004, 02:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Loco Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dorset, England Age: 53 Posts: 605	I'm sure you're aware of this Scotland, but don't forget to ask your partner to specify a PAL (Phase Alternating Line) system camcorder and not NTSC (National Television Standards Committee). I'd probably go for a Canon too, but Panasonic's offerings are always well worth checking out.