Advice on buying a Camcorder please

7 May 2006 3:51 AM

Kevin Duggan

I am buying a Camcorder which I am going to use
in conjuction with Final Cut Pro video editing software.

I was going to buy the Canon Optura 600 but its
not to be found. CompUSA or BestBuy says it has been
discontinued.

I want to spend about 1,000 is it possible to get a
semi pro camcorder for this price.

I am starting a Masters program in Digital Media
this year so I will be using and becoming aquainted with
this camcorder.

Presently I am not all that well informed except I know
I need a Tape vs DVD. This I learned after buying the
DC 40 Canon mini DVD camcorder.

But

thanks

Kevin

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7 May 2006 6:12 PM

UB

Try looking on Ebay.com or at Amazon.com

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"Kevin Duggan" <kevin_dug***@REMOVE.uml.edu> wrote in message
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>I am buying a Camcorder which I am going to use
> in conjuction with Final Cut Pro video editing software.
>
> I was going to buy the Canon Optura 600 but its
> not to be found. CompUSA or BestBuy says it has been
> discontinued.
>
> I want to spend about 1,000 is it possible to get a
> semi pro camcorder for this price.
>
> I am starting a Masters program in Digital Media
> this year so I will be using and becoming aquainted with
> this camcorder.
>
> Presently I am not all that well informed except I know
> I need a Tape vs DVD. This I learned after buying the
> DC 40 Canon mini DVD camcorder.
>
> But
>
> thanks
>
> Kevin
>
> --
> http://www.duggan.tv
>
> http://www.kevsblues.com

7 May 2006 9:17 PM

Frank

On Sun, 07 May 2006 18:12:11 GMT, in 'rec.video.desktop',
in article <Re: Advice on buying a Camcorder please>,

"UB" <uncle***@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Try looking on Ebay.com or at Amazon.com

And try http://www.camcorderinfo.com/ for reviews.

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7 May 2006 9:19 PM

bernie

There isn't anything very close to professional that cheap, unless you
buy used - then you should only buy if you've tested it yourself, not
just something you've seen on eBay. I'm not sure what a masters in
Digital Media is, but I'm surprised you can come this far and still
need to ask this sort of question. Oh - and don't buy a DVD camera, the
results are junk and will be for a while yet. Stick to DV.

8 May 2006 5:25 AM

Mr. Tapeguy

Kevin Duggan wrote:
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> I am buying a Camcorder which I am going to use
> in conjuction with Final Cut Pro video editing software.
>
> I was going to buy the Canon Optura 600 but its
> not to be found. CompUSA or BestBuy says it has been
> discontinued.
>
> I want to spend about 1,000 is it possible to get a
> semi pro camcorder for this price.
>
> I am starting a Masters program in Digital Media
> this year so I will be using and becoming aquainted with
> this camcorder.
>
> Presently I am not all that well informed except I know
> I need a Tape vs DVD. This I learned after buying the
> DC 40 Canon mini DVD camcorder.
>

Kevin,

Don't buy a DVD camcorder. The selection is limited and the results
won't be good.

You are using top-flight software. Be sure you have a Mac that can
handle it. Limiting yourself to a $1000 or less camcorder is not going
to give you results worthy of the software. Granted, you can learn to
use the software but you'll be limited to a single-chip camcorder and a
consumer one at that.

It's possible we might have some extra demo/rental units close to that
price range that might give you a little more bang for your buck but
nothing in that price range will give you professional features or
results.

Craig

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9 May 2006 2:51 PM

Larry Johnson

If you were considering the Canon DC 40 miniDV you may want to take a look
at 3 Panasonic 3CCD models I believe will be better suited to your needs.
The Canon camcorder is only a single CCD and the 3CCD models will yield a
better picture quality. Professional models by Canon, Sony, JVC, etc. have
3CCD's so it makes sense to go that route. Plus, the Panasonic 3CCD miniDV
models are priced from $599.99 to $999.99 MSRP. I am sure you could find one
at Circuit City, Best Buy or some place for less.

The Panasonic 3CCD models are:
PV-GS500 with 4.0 Megapixel Stills $999.99
PV-GS300 with 3.0 Megapixel Stills $699.99
PV-GS180 with 3.1 Megapixel Stills $599.99

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"Kevin Duggan" <kevin_dug***@REMOVE.uml.edu> wrote in message
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>I am buying a Camcorder which I am going to use
> in conjuction with Final Cut Pro video editing software.
>
> I was going to buy the Canon Optura 600 but its
> not to be found. CompUSA or BestBuy says it has been
> discontinued.
>
> I want to spend about 1,000 is it possible to get a
> semi pro camcorder for this price.
>
> I am starting a Masters program in Digital Media
> this year so I will be using and becoming aquainted with
> this camcorder.
>
> Presently I am not all that well informed except I know
> I need a Tape vs DVD. This I learned after buying the
> DC 40 Canon mini DVD camcorder.
>
> But
>
> thanks
>
> Kevin
>
> --
> http://www.duggan.tv
>
> http://www.kevsblues.com