> I previously posted in this newsgroup on which format of DV camcorder
> to get, and due to (convenience vs editing and quality) arguments,
> instead of getting a single one for the family it turns out I'm getting
> my own camera.  I've decided for a MiniDV camera - they're the best
> balance of quality and editing prowess.
>
> I'm trying to find a model to suit my needs though.  They come few and
> far between, though.  I'll go into town one day to look, but I'm
> basically looking for a widescreen-capable camera with decent optics.
> I want something that will work for both days out and independent
> films.  HD is obviously not a feature within my price range, which is
> about maximum 700 australian dollars.  I'm also going to be using it
> with a MacBook - that shouldn't affect my model choice since Macs have
> FireWire but it might make a difference somehow.
>
> What brands / models should be suitable?  Any websites you'd recommend
> in choosing?

> I previously posted in this newsgroup on which format of DV camcorder
> to get, and due to (convenience vs editing and quality) arguments,
> instead of getting a single one for the family it turns out I'm getting
> my own camera.  I've decided for a MiniDV camera - they're the best
> balance of quality and editing prowess.
>
> I'm trying to find a model to suit my needs though.  They come few and
> far between, though.  I'll go into town one day to look, but I'm
> basically looking for a widescreen-capable camera with decent optics.
> I want something that will work for both days out and independent
> films.  HD is obviously not a feature within my price range, which is
> about maximum 700 australian dollars.  I'm also going to be using it
> with a MacBook - that shouldn't affect my model choice since Macs have
> FireWire but it might make a difference somehow.
>
> What brands / models should be suitable?  Any websites you'd recommend
> in choosing?

> TaylorMX wrote:
> > I previously posted in this newsgroup on which format of DV camcorder
> > to get, and due to (convenience vs editing and quality) arguments,
> > instead of getting a single one for the family it turns out I'm getting
> > my own camera.  I've decided for a MiniDV camera - they're the best
> > balance of quality and editing prowess.
> >
> > I'm trying to find a model to suit my needs though.  They come few and
> > far between, though.  I'll go into town one day to look, but I'm
> > basically looking for a widescreen-capable camera with decent optics.
> > I want something that will work for both days out and independent
> > films.  HD is obviously not a feature within my price range, which is
> > about maximum 700 australian dollars.  I'm also going to be using it
> > with a MacBook - that shouldn't affect my model choice since Macs have
> > FireWire but it might make a difference somehow.
> >
> > What brands / models should be suitable?  Any websites you'd recommend
> > in choosing?
>
> I'd recommend checking out www.camcorderinfo.com for reviews. Make sure
> you put aside some $ to buy an external mic for your camera. In many
> models the inbuilt mic picks up motor noise.