Video and Movie topics

Just looking to buy the best digital video cam for the buck. We'd like to spend under $300...nothing super fancy, just filming the kids around the house, etc. I've been buying Sony analog cameras and frankly have ...

anyone have experience with Canopus advc300? how is the quality generally of Canopus? I like the built-in TBC,is this feature worthwhile,or should I get a separate TBC for jittery vhs tapes? Is a "procamp" vital for anything? ...

This is most likely a dumb newbie question but hopefully some kind soul will take the time to read and respond. I have a new Panasonic mini DV camcorder which came with two Panasonic software utilities - Motion DV Studio for DV and Quick Movie Magic. I ...