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 Panasonic AG HVX200 MiniDV P2 Camcorder 104 Hrs  US $2,500.00
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 Canon XH A1 1080i HDV Camcorder w Pelican Case US $2,535.00
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 Canon XHG1 XHA1 MiniDV Camcorder MINT Bag 3 DVCs US $2,800.00
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 JVC ProHD BR HD50 HDV DV VTR Format Video Recorder US $2,285.75
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 Carrying Case Bag for SONY Handycam DV Camcorder DSRL US $.99
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 Canon VIXIA HV30 US $599.00
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 Sony hdr hc9 HD mini dv w accessories US $800.00
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 CANON XH A1 HIGH DEFINITION CAMCORDER W EXTRA LENS US $2,999.00
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 OFFICIAL SONY MEMORY STICK PRO DUO 1GB 1GB MS MT1G CARD US $7.99
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 Sony Handycam HDR HC3 US $250.00
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 Canon XLH1s Professional Camera US $8,599.99
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 TELEPHOTO 2x TELE LENS for Canon EOS 50D 40D 30D 20D 5D US $23.99
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 Canon Vixia HV40 Used Once GREAT CONDITION US $345.00
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 sony hdr fx 1000 camcorder with accessories US $3,300.00
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 Sony HD High Definition HDR FX1 NO RESERVE US $1,025.00
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 Sony HVR HD1000U Digital High Definition HDV Camcorder US $1,200.00
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 Sony HVR HD1000U High Definition Pro video camera US $849.99
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 JVC GR DVL310U Mini DV Camcorder With Accessories US $60.00
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 Authentic Canon Camcorder Case Canon BP 2L13 Battery US $19.99
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 Sony HDR FX1E HDV High Definition MiniDV Camera IN BOX US $2,057.18
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 BP 2L13 Battery for Canon Authentic Camcorder Case NEW US $9.99
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 Sony Handycam HDR HC1 w soft case extra battery US $600.00
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 Canon VIXIA HV30 lightly used US $390.00
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 NEW BATTERY FOR SONY NP FV70 US $.99
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 NEW BATTERY FOR SONY NP FV50 US $.99
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 NEW BATTERY FOR SONY NP FV100 US $.99
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 NEW SONY NP F570 Battery HDR FX1000 FX7 DCR VX2100 FX1 US $23.99
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 Canon VIXIA HV40 HD Camcorder high definition brand new US $462.00
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 Sony HVR HD1000U MiniDV 1080i HD Camcorder NR 140009 US $16.49
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 Sony HVR Z1U 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder Core Accessories US $2,750.00
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 NEW SONY NP F970 Battery HDR FX1000 DCR VX2100 FX1 FX7 US $49.99
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 NEW SONY NP F770 Battery HDR FX1000 FX1 DCR VX2100 FX7 US $32.99
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 Sony Handycam HDR HC1 and TONS of extras US $200.00
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 Sony Handycam HDR HC9 Complete Package US $157.50
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 2x TELEPHOTO TELE LENS for Canon EOS 50D 40D 30D 20D 5D US $23.99
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 Canon XL H1 Professional High Definition Video w EXTRAS US $3,995.00
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 New Sony HDR FX7 3CMOS HDV 1080i 169 Camcorder KIT US $1,997.00
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 Sony HDR FX1 1080i HD HDV DV Camcorder Camera HDRFX1 US $2,299.00
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 New Sony HDR FX7 3CMOS HDV 1080i 169 Camcorder Pro Kit US $1,895.00
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 CANON XHG1 XH G1 HDV 1080i HIGH DEF MINI DV VIDEO USED US $3,361.39
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 Sony GV HD700 US $750.00
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 NEW SONY InfoLithium NP FV100 BATTERY Memory Camcorder US $97.99
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 NEW SONY InfoLithium NP FV70 BATTERY Memory Camcorder US $57.99
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 NEW SONY InfoLithium NP FV50 BATTERY Memory Camcorder US $33.99
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 Sony HDR FX1 High Def HD1080i $1000 IN ACCESSORIES US $900.00
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 NEW PANASONIC AG DVC20 CAMCORDER HUGE USA KIT DVC 20 US $1,129.00 |
 Sony HDR FX7 Camcorder Video 1080 HD Video Camera 6 mo US $1,083.87
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Camcorder Recording Methods and Technology
Over the years, camcorders have evolved from tape (which has spanned many decades), to DVD, and more recently to Harddrives(HDD) and Flash Memory.
[1] Tape Camcorders - The oldest technology has evolved from reel to reel, VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, Hi8, and finally to today's best tape technology, the MiniDV tape. The latest MiniDV tapes are very small in size, and hold about 1 hour of recorded video in either standard definition, or high definition (using HDV compression). Most professional camcorders still use tape. Tape does have one advantage, that is that the recorded tape is an archive or backup of your video. So even if you transfer the video to your computer, and the computer crashes, you still have your tape. The disadvantage of MiniDV is that the camcorder will be larger, and you have to go sequentially through the entire tape (like VHS tapes) to get to a scene. The quality of the recording though is excellent and good for editing once its transferred to a computer.
[2] DVD Camcorders.- This type of camcorder was designed mainly for convenience. These type of camcorders for a brief time were top sellers. Their appeal was that you could record video to a Mini DVD that could be played directly by your home DVD player. Standard Mini DVDs only hold about 20 minutes of video at best quality. Transferring the video for editing is not ideal, and you may lose some quality. This type of camcorder is now in decline as less models are available and it is not a top seller.
[3] Harddisk (HDD) Camcorders - These type of camcorders which were introduced a couple of years ago, use a tiny computer harddrive (similar to what is in an iPod Classic) to record video. The advantage of this type of recording method is the huge storage potential. A typical high definition HDD camcorder can hold at least the equivalent of 10 MiniDV tapes. So they are adequate for even the longest filming events or vacations. The main disadvantage of an HDD camcorder is that there is no archival copy of the footage. Once you transfer the video to your computer, you erase the camcorder to record again. It is recommended that you make backups of your video on external harddrives so if your computer crashes, you don't lose your video. HDD camcorders can also eat more power than a Flash Memory camcorder.
[4] Flash Memory Camcorder - This is the latest and most popular type of camcorder. These camcorders record to memory cards (Typically SD, SDHC, and Memory Stick). These are the same type of cards that digital cameras use. The advantage of this type of camcorder is smaller size, better battery life, and no moving parts to record the video. Flash memory is now in small and cheap camcorders, as well as advanced models with bigger imaging sensors and lenses. For high definition they use the new AVCHD compression. The disadvantage of this type of camcorder is the same as harddrive camcorders. If you erase your memory cards to re-use, then you need to make backup copies of your video from your computer.
[4] Dual Flash Memory Camcorder - This is exactly like the flash memory camcorders, except that they have built-in memory (typically 16gb to 64gb as of this writing). You have the option of using the internal memory or memory cards.
The future of camcorder recording technology appears to belong to flash memory and dual flash memory. This should be the standard for recording video for many years to come, just as video tape was the standard for decades.
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Need help picking out a miniDV camcorder (Sony, Panasonic, Canon)?
I currently have a Sony Handycam that's about 3 years old and I'm looking for something that is better quality that I can use for personal film projects and perhaps weddings.
I've read that 3CCD eliminated a "jello" effect (Rolling Shutter Effect) that CMOS sensors have with mechanical vibrations... So I'm hoping to find something with that unless my information is out-dated.
Here is what I'm looking for:
- Audio inputs for a condensor mic to be plugged into
- MiniDV (HDV) preferred or Flash based storage
- 3CCD unless better is out there
- Budget <$1000
Please recommend a specific model/brand so I can do more research.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Look at the Canon HV20, HV30, and HV40. Basic audio inputs, MiniDV, HDV footage, good CMOS sensor (you'll be more than fine unless in a moving vehicle, in which case your footage would probably be shaky using any consumer camcorder).
For your budget, you want to go MiniDV. Consumer hard drive cameras are sold for their "cool" factor and convenience. The compresion methods are just not as good and they and often cut back on footage quality to be able to store more.
I would not try to film weddings with anything in this price range, at least not for pay. If this budget includes the mic then make sure to leave some for it. A Rode Video Mic might be a good option.
