Unskilled operater requires

[billynomates]

Advice on :-

I'm considering buying a cheapo video camera..nothing flashy ..easy to use..no bells or whistles etc

Something for a real novice but good enough for taking the odd vid that will give a real pro finished production.

Something to show the grand children in the years to come (not that far off)Like a blat to a local pub The Surrey Run or maybe even The London Tunnel Meet

Any ideas.


Phil

[simpo two]

I'm not an expert on these but defo go for MiniDV. Don't be tempted by Hi8, S-VHS etc.

[pug406]

MiniDV id the way to go. You get to record everything in a digital format. There are also lots of progs to allow you to play with your tape. Get one that has DV in & out so you can load it to your pc - out and back again - in

HTH

Dave

[wedge girl]

Well I'm as technophobic as they come, but I've managed to find my way around this.Also my 10 year old Daughter managed to shoot some great footage at DOTY with it.

www.dealtime.co.uk/xPC-Handycam_DCR_HC40E

John lewis had it on offer a little while ago, if that's any help.

[billynomates]

simpo two said:

I'm not an expert on these but defo go for MiniDV. Don't be tempted by Hi8, S-VHS etc.

Like I said or meant this is for me a complete on this subject.
Mini ..Hi vhs etc means FATM.



Phil

[simpo two]

billynomates said:

Okey-doke, just buy a camcorder that has 'MiniDV' written on the side

[pug406]

simpo two said:

billynomates said: Okey-doke, just buy a camcorder that has 'MiniDV' written on the side

[billynomates]

wedge girl said:

Well I'm as technophobic as they come, but I've managed to find my way around this.Also my 10 year old Daughter managed to shoot some great footage at DOTY with it. www.dealtime.co.uk/xPC-Handycam_DCR_HC40E John lewis had it on offer a little while ago, if that's any help.

Thanks Wedge girl..10 year old eh

Hope for me then?

I will have to go down the know nothing route.

Camera Exchange tomorrow for me ..like minded types..
we should get on well

[billynomates]

simpo two said:

billynomates said: Okey-doke, just buy a camcorder that has 'MiniDV' written on the side

Really helpful

Google.. minidv.. result..

Shop = got one















Now reading instruction manual







Thanks for your help

[simpo two]

billynomates said:

Thanks for your help

Yes, I wasn't being patronising, I meant it!