Camcorder -which one and where from

[david010167]

Its time to buy a toy, and I would like to get a Camcorder, preferable soemthing small and easy to use.

Has any one bought one recently that they rate as good, and where did you get it?

I want it for my other half to video stuff at work.

But also I have a performance car day to book, and would like a good camera to capture the day with.

Any suggestions, I have been looking at the JVC-DVX 707, but only because it looked good

David

[richard sails]

I bought the JVC tiny one (mini DV, size of a packet of fags), cant remember the number for sure but I think its GR-DVP7.

Fantastic, and it takes stills using a SD (secure digitial) memory card. You get a 8 Meg card with the camera but I bought a 64Meg. On holiday in USA got over 300 pictures on the card (also recorded over nine hours of video)

Its is so small it fits in a tiny belt pack (LowPro DRES 25) with a spare bat and tape. Love it!

[sparks]

Things may have changed, but when I was looking, I was warned about problems with JVC if you want to upload using firewire (ilink in sony speak) to a PC, and other 'funnies'.

The Cannon MV5i (I think!) is supposed to be good, but look at

www.dvdoctor.net/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro&category=1&BypassCookie=true

for good advice.

Sparks

[davidd]

I bought a JVC 367 from

www.letsgodigital.co.uk/

Last year, very good value and service.

D.

[richard sails]

My JVC firewires into my computer with no problems

(and out again if I want)

[dazren]

If you want to "borrow" the camera for filming yourself on track days, it's advisable to get a camera with an "image stabiliser".

DAZ

[sparks]

richard sails said: My JVC firewires into my computer with no problems

(and out again if I want)

as I said things may have (and obviously have) changed (I bought over two years ago), plus I was looking at el cheapo models.

Sparks

[alunr]

dazren said: If you want to "borrow" the camera for filming yourself on track days, it's advisable to get a camera with an "image stabiliser".

DAZ

A lot of trackdays don't like you filming in the car. - do a search and I'm sure you'll find plenty about that.

[david010167]

I have taken a look at the web sites and compared them to Dixons, the prices are great between 100 & 150 cheeper than dixons. So far I like the look of the Cannon MV5i and the small JVC.

But the features on the cannon look good.

David

[luca brazzi]

what's the budget?

Sony TRV950 is the business. Hope to be getting one soon. Empire direct charge £1500, but Jessops will price match to them, so go to Kingston jessops.
Or get in touch if you want to have a chat in more detail.
Steve

[david010167]

Not sure on the budget yet. I had a bonus yesterday, and the thought was pay the mortgage and spend some on a camcorder, for the cars of course and something the other half can use in school.

It is a bit of a toy really, but I thought it is about time I bought one.

David

luca brazzi said: what's the budget?

Sony TRV950 is the business. Hope to be getting one soon. Empire direct charge £1500, but Jessops will price match to them, so go to Kingston jessops.
Or get in touch if you want to have a chat in more detail.
Steve