Great little camera for what I use it for. It's easy to use and switch between the media types. The CD's make it easy to record and pop right into a DVD player. The A/V cord makes it easy to plug right into the TV and watch movies. I use it to film my grandson's basketball games and it works just fine. Great zoom featureSony DCRDVD810 DVD Camcorder
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Sony DCRDVD810 DVD Camcorder
Great little camera for what I use it for. It's easy to use and switch between the media types. The CD's make it easy to record and pop right into a DVD player. The A/V cord makes it easy to plug right into the TV and watch movies. I use it to film my grandson's basketball games and it works just fine. Great zoom featureSony DCRDVD810 DVD Camcorder
Panasonic HDC-SD1 AVCHD 3CCD Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
I am a film student who has worked with a good many MiniDV cameras, a few internal hard drive cameras, and on one occasion a DVD burning camera. I did a lot of research before purchasing a factory refurbished HDC-SD1 online.This camera is TINY! It is so tiny that it can be difficult to hold the device still, although the digital image stabilization feature can help quite a bit. The camera is lightweight enough to sit on one of those miniature tabletop tripods with the flexible legs that are often sold for photographic use.
It has also produced some of the highest quality video I have ever seen. When I got it I had never watched a blue-ray disk in my life, so the first footage I shot was indeed the highest quality video I HAD ever seen. It records interlaced video, so there are disconcerting scan lines that appear when viewing the footage on a computer screen. These are not visible when watching on an HDTV or viewing the footage off of a blue-ray or DVD.
The color is fabulous as the device utilizes three color chips (one for each of the primary colors, instead of just one for all three). Most 3CCD cameras are far more expensive and do not perform as well in low light conditions. The HDC-SD1 is indeed very good in low light. When the low light mode is on the light from my laptop monitor allows me to capture the contents of an otherwise completely dark room quite well. You can also toggle the intensity of the LCD back light to save battery in low light situations or brighten it when shooting in sunlight or under movie lights.
There are many nifty options such as being able to turn off the rec light and a "zebra mode" which outlines areas which are currently completely washed out (warning you of over exposed back lighting situations). You can also disable digital zoom so the camera will not zoom past 12x and reduce the image quality by doing so. You can also disable the zooming microphone if you want to record someone talking in the foreground while zooming in on something over their shoulder.
The lens housing is threaded so you can attach different lenses and lens filters to the device. The battery cover has a small rubber panel which can be moved to allow a cable to pass out of the battery compartment so you can use an external battery pack.
There are some drawbacks to this device:
The manual focus is barely usable unless you are filming from a stationary tripod and don't mind focusing slowly since you have to use the thumb-joystick to (slowly) adjust the focal length. The manual focus switch is, however, set up to easily allow you to briefly engage the auto focus and then return immediately to manual setting.
You can not use USB mode without the AC adapter being plugged in. This can be frustrating in certain circumstances when you might want to attach the device to a computer while running from the battery. Also for some reason the AC power port is underneath the flip-out LCD screen, so you have to have the LCD screen out while the camera is on AC power. The HDMI out, Component out, and Microphone ports are also situated underneath the LCD.
The device can only record files up to four gigabytes in size. Once you have recorded a file that big the camera stops recording and you have to press record again. A four gigabyte file is usually around forty minutes in length, but if you are trying to record an entire play, musical performance, or sporting event you are forced to stop and restart the recording after you have reached four gigs worth of continuous recording time. Of course, the camera only comes with a four gig card so unless you are planning on buying larger ones this problem doesn't arise.
The device does not have an accessory mount so you can not attach conventional shotgun microphones or camera lights to the top. It also can not provide phantom power to condenser microphones and only has a 1/4 inch mic jack.
Compared to the video quality, the quality of the still shots it takes are not so good, although you can take stills and shoot video simultaneously.
In extremely quiet environments the top mounted zoom toggle can be heard clicking in the recording. The cooling fan (the only moving part in the camera) is sufficiently quiet as to not be captured by the microphone.
Most of these drawbacks are simply the price you pay for such a compact video camera! Only in very certain circumstances do any of these issues cause much trouble, but I wanted to go over them thoroughly so nobody is surprised by them.
All things considered this is still one of the best solutions for a super-small digital video camcorder which can record 1080i video and 5.1 surround sound. I am quite happy with this device, and am even considering purchasing another unit to be able to shoot from multiple angles at once in matching quality.Panasonic HDC-SD1 AVCHD 3CCD Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Panasonic VDR-D210 DVD Camcorder with 32x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
I bought this cam few years back, it works great, but I lost its wall charger there fore I can not finalize DVD's. Can any one help me to know where I can buy the AC charger that attached to the cam.Panasonic VDR-D210 DVD Camcorder with 32x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Monday, March 29, 2010
Sony HDR-UX5 4MP AVCHD DVD High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
The reviews here are well done and pretty comprehensive. Check out the CONs before you buy. The Mini-DVD's won't go in my Macbook, which I should have realized before buying. I thought for sure I could pop the dvd's in and use Handbrake to grab the clips. You can't, and only 15 minutes of HD video on a DVD is not practical at all... AND -- I'm also VERY disappointed because my camera died 91 days after I bought it, which means it costs me $165 (plus tax and shipping) to send the camera to Texas to get it fixed. I bought it in Feb. 2009 for $359.00Sony HDR-UX5 4MP AVCHD DVD High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Sony DCR-DVD710 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom
This is my first camcorder & I really love this product. The quality of videos taken is amazing. Battery life is also good. The best feature which I liked is support for memory stick. With DVD you cann't shoot more than 20 minutes with high quality but with memory stick there is no such limitation. I strongly recommend this product to others.Sony DCR-DVD710 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Canon DC50 5MP DVD Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
I've had this camcorder for about a year now and have enjoyed it thoroughly. The camera is light enough that it doesn't weight you down and more importantly has a very quick start up if you're like me and turn the thing off to conserve battery life. As many have noted before me, the battery life is not the best (30min.) so you will definitely need a spare. Mainly used for family videos, and kids' birthdays, along with the occasional golf swing analysis. The only negative about the camera, that I can find, is the hand strap. It sits really low on the camcorder and sort of requires me to torque my hand awkwardly. Maybe someone with a bigger hand won't have this problem. Let me end by saying that I am a camcorder novice. This is the only camcorder I've ever owned so I have nothing to compare it to.Canon DC50 5MP DVD Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Sony DCR-DVD408 4MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
DON'T buy the Sony DCR-DVD408. I bought directly from Sony------had trouble from the begining. I also bought the extened warranty. of course it was out of Sonys warrenty and they would not do anything to help and further more didn't care. So I thought at least I purchased the extended warrenty. I called them and they had me send it to Precision Camera, #3 anngina drive, enfield,ct 06082, my repair order from them was pcr tag number 2487869, the middle of march, 2009. The work was done on april 4th, 2009. When I got it back, it work at first. and thier warrenty is 90 days. As I don't use the unit much except during the holiday seasons, birthdays and special events, I got it out to use to record my nephews college basketball game, the reason I was going to was because his dad has prostate cancer and is not physiclly able to go, so I wanted him to at least see him play his second game, So I thought, of course it did the same thing again, called SONY WHAT A WASTE OF MY TIME, CALLED THE WARRENTY COMPANY, MY CONTRACT RAN OUT IN OCTOBER THIS YEAR. My problem is if its doing the same thing why wouldn't any one help me out. So I'm warning you, there is a problem with the dvd door not opening, and don't worry you wont get any help from SONY. SO YOU DO HAVE A CHOICE, BUY A DIFFERNT BRAND. I'm in the retail buisness and have spent alot more than this mini dvd ever cost to help a good loyal customer happy. So I know the value of helping a customer out, SONY DOES NOT! THIS IS MY EXPERICENCE WITH THEM I'm sure some of the players are just fine, but if you get one like mine don't expect any help.Sony DCR-DVD408 4MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Sony HDR-UX20 4MP DVD Hybrid Plus High Definition Handycam Camcorder with 8GB Flash Memory & 15x Optical Zoom
I bought this Camcorder from BH Photo Video for 330 dollars. Its an open box item. But it looks just new. Great piece. I tried both internal memory and mini dvd. You can play the mini dvds directly in your blue ray player. Editing software is very good. I recommend this to every one.Sony HDR-UX20 4MP DVD Hybrid Plus High Definition Handycam Camcorder with 8GB Flash Memory & 15x Optical Zoom
Sony DCR-DVD508 6.1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Hey i purchased this camcorder used in great condition. The imagery plays back sharp as hell. I was nervous with some of the reviews here @ Amazon so i went online and researched for several weeks. Finally manned up and took a chance. Only thing i can see anyone havin a problem with is the battery life. Of course the media is short on hq but they have come out with a dual layer disc. I'd suggest you just get the sony brand dvd,because i also have a dcr-dvd108 which acts funny sometimes when i use off brand disc!Hope this review helpsSony DCR-DVD508 6.1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Friday, March 26, 2010
Panasonic VDR-D50 DVD Camcorder with 42x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Bought this as a gift for our son and his wife after the birth of their first child. Camera didn't last 6 months before they had problems with it. A signal kept coming up to "reset" it. After several attempts to reset it, they called the company and were told to send it in and they would diagnose to see if it would be replaced or repaired. They have heard nothing since sending it in. Called to inquire, left a message and heard nothing back. Very sad that the company does not have better customer service as they are missing valuable milestones with their daugther.Panasonic VDR-D50 DVD Camcorder with 42x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Sony DCR-DVD201 DVD Handycam Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
Bought this camcorder about five years ago for more than a thousand dollars. Big mistake. Sony provided little support for the dvd201 then, and has none now. The software was almost impossible to use, but if you lose it, cry, nothing else works, and there is no where to get a replacement.Sony DCR-DVD201 DVD Handycam Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Sony DCR-DVD203 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom
What I like: this camcorder is lightweight, great for movies & pictures. Easy to use. I've taken it on vacations and it works great in all weather conditions, overly sunny, rainy, fog, snow, and heavy winds. It's fair for indoor action as well. I'm the worst person for handling camcorders, I usually shake the picture making everyone dizzy. Using this camcorder, I've noticed there is less shake to my pictures. What I don't like: the night shot is not good for low light, but it works fairly clearly in no light. The "easy" button doesnt quite make things easier. There is not very much battery time, but it is offset by the fact that the tape only goes about 30 minutes. Sony DCR-DVD203 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom
Panasonic PV-GS400 4MP 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom
I've owned this camera for almost 4 years now, and love it. Never had a problem with it. It's a very flexible camera capable of taking decent still photos and great video quality. The 3ccd allows great color processing, and the large LCD display makes it easy to see what's going on in filming or playback. Battery lasts a VERY long time with the LCD screen closed. Panasonic PV-GS400 4MP 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Canon DC20 2.2 MP DVD Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
We bought this camcorder for our recent trip to Cancun. I have to say it isn't very user friendly. You cannot take still shots unless you have the mini sd card, which I still have been unable to find but the video works nicely using small dvds. Overall it may not be the best for people that find electronics a little complicated but if you have the time to sit and read the book from front to back it should come easy to you. Canon DC20 2.2 MP DVD Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
Canon DC410 DVD Camcorder + Lenses & Filters + 8GB Deluxe Accessory Kit
I ordered this item two weeks ago and it was on back order or something because it was unavailable so amazon gave me the option to cancel or just wait it out for seven days i chose to wait it out and see if I would receive my order and i am happy and overjoyed to say that i received two days ago and it was worth every peeny. this dvd camcorder/kit is just beyond great you would spend twice the amount and then some if you were to by the camcorder and acessories from a retail store..Canon DC410 DVD Camcorder + Lenses & Filters + 8GB Deluxe Accessory Kit
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Canon DC420 DVD Camcorder w/37x Optical Zoom (Silver) BigVALUEInc Accessory Saver 8GB Filter/Lens Bundle
It was time for me to upgrade my video equipment. At first I was looking to buy a HD video camera. I'm not a pro and didn't want to spend $100s or $1000s for new HD hardware and software. I chose the Canon DC420 because of the many positive reviews and I was not at all disappointed. The widescreen format looks professional quality on our HD TVs. This video camera is easy to use. The video camera package I bought included everything I needed to start shooting high quality videos. First we had a birthday to record then a trip to Florida. The camera took very good quality videos in all situations from the kids playing indoors to sunsets on the beach. We are very pleased with this purchase. Canon DC420 DVD Camcorder w/37x Optical Zoom (Silver) BigVALUEInc Accessory Saver 8GB Filter/Lens Bundle
Sony HDR-UX1 AVCHD 4MP High-Definition DVD Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Picked up one of these about a year after it's release and at a substantial savings vs. when it was first released. Looked at it's replacements the ux5 and ux7 and decided that this model probably fit in between them as the ux5 seemed to have lost features and the ux7 gained. As the price was far cheaper then either, I decided to take the plunge. Pros:
Very solidly made. This may be a con if you are looking for something light as it is fairly heavy, but the solid feel I think is nice.
Shoots great SD footage and HD footage converts to SD with the included software. Far better picture then the entry and mid level SD camcorders. Nice if you are going to be sending something to someone else, who may not be set up to view the disks in their native format.
In the proper light the HD footage is very nice. Not broadcast quality nice, but still much better then SD footage. Both my parents remarked seperately on how clear the picture was when they first saw it playing on a HD set.
Large 3.5" screen.
Can be edited somewhat with included software, but is very basic.
A hotshoe for adding a light.
Straight to DVD can be nice if you have the means to play the new format (ie blu-ray player or very powerful computer)
Sound is very clear. I'm not an audiophile, but even I noticed the crystal clear sound and lack of any internal noise when I played back my recordings.
Cons:
Digital image stabilizer good but not great, optical would have been nicer.
You need a very fast processor (duo core). I have a P4 3.0ghz, seperate video card, with 2mb of ram and it cannot handle the format well at all. The ram is not the limiting factor, but the processor is. In checking my system utilities, my CPU is maxed out at 100%, with only about 400MB of ram being used. Hence I am getting dropped frames in playback. Also if you wish to take advantage of the DL disks (DVD+R DL's only) you need a DVD drive capable of reading DL disks, which again would limit a lot of computers over 1 1/2 - 2 years old.
Indoor shots full of noticeable noise. Again outdoor well lit video is very nice. Indoors is still nicer then SD, but the noise is noticeable. I'm adding the sony light that goes on the hotshoe which should help.
For the price this is offered at now, It shoots as nice an SD picture as the SD only camcorders priced at or above this model. That you pick up HD is a nice bonus, and in the right conditions you can get great video and audio. Sony HDR-UX1 AVCHD 4MP High-Definition DVD Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Monday, March 22, 2010
Samsung SC-DC173U DVD Camcorder with 34x Optical Zoom
Ive never owned a camcorder before I purchased this one so I was excited when I had bought it right before my baby shower in '07. I thought that I would be able to record my baby shower and the birth of my son with no problem. Back then I was a little upset over the price, $250 approx. But i had thought that since it was a dvd camcorder that must be a good price since every other one I had seen was more expensive. Anyway I recorded my baby shower without a problem. The video was fine. The battery life was ok. Then all the problems started after that day. I would record and the video would start to blur. The camcorder would start to shake when trying to read the disk. Then the battery life was becoming very horrible. It would start to die within a half an hour. It especially made me mad when I went to look back at the video from the birth of my son and there were parts missing because the battery would die and the person that was recording could not record everything because the battery was dieing. I am just going to probably give this one to my sister and buy a much better one. Its just my opinion, but I would not advise anyone to buy this camcorder.Oh before I go, there were a few things that did not piss me off about it. The picture was not always bad and my dvds were not always unreadable.Samsung SC-DC173U DVD Camcorder with 34x Optical Zoom
Panasonic VDR-D100 DVD Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom
I absolutly HATE this camcorder! Couldnt upload my videos. and 3 years later the videos i recorded DO NOT work on anything but the stupid thing and i finalized the discs! ugh - dont waste your time or money!!!Panasonic VDR-D100 DVD Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom
Hitachi DZGX5020A DVD Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom
I got thic DVD cam as a gift and am very unhappy about it. I wish I could return it. It has multiple problems like reading disks, finalizing disks, poor picture quality and so on. I would not reccomend it.Hitachi DZGX5020A DVD Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom
Sony HDR-UX7 6MP AVCHD DVD High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
The service from the seller was good and the quality of the used item was excellent. The only problem was the capatibilty of this type camcorder with the Mac Computer. I am waiting for the latest version of Final Cut Pro and supposedly with this software my camcorder will talk to my MacPro computer. I guess I have to wait and see.Sony HDR-UX7 6MP AVCHD DVD High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycamยฎ Camcorder + Camcorder Accessory Kit
Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycamยฎ Camcorder + Sony Case + 4GB Memory Stick + Camcorder Accessory Kit *no* 4 GB Memory Stick included and now I have to wait for Ace Photo & Digital to respond. Very disappointed since this is a gift and was to be given with in the week. The memory stick is one of the reasons I ordered it. And I had no idea that I would not be dealing with Amazon.com since that is the company I ordered from.
Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycamยฎ Camcorder + Camcorder Accessory Kit
Sony DCR-DVD403 3MP DVD Handycam Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
We've recently replaced this camcorder with a Sony SR12 hard drive camcorder. The hard drive camcorder is the way to go. This DVD camcorder is nice and simple to use, but the 30 minute DVDs is too much of a headache to keep changing in and out, especially when you're right in the middle of capturing an event.If your intention is to simply capture videos that are less than 30 minutes, then this might be the camcorder for you. But if you don't want the hassle of changing out tapes and DVDs, then go to a hard drive camcorder instead.Sony DCR-DVD403 3MP DVD Handycam Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
Friday, March 19, 2010
Vivitar DVR 840XHD 8.1MP 3.0" LCD Camcorder (Red)
Do not buy this camera!! Images are grainy, especially in low light. My Canon Point and Shoot takes much better video than this supposed HD camera. Not a good deal at any price given the size.Vivitar DVR 840XHD 8.1MP 3.0" LCD Camcorder (Red)
Canon DC210 DVD Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom
We have this camera at our work site. It takes fairly good pictures/video. The biggest complaint I have is the same as others here: Finalizing a disc is very unclear, and the format used in VR mode is not very user friendly.However, thanks to the interwebs, I will tell you how to do these; seeing as Canon can't.
To finalize a DVD, you need to be in "Play" mode and the Camera must be PLUGGED in to an electrical outlet. (Very lame IMHO)
If you want to be able to use your videos, shoot in video mode, not VR. Yes this limits your option to edit the video on your camera, but it makes the discs compatible and easily finalized into a format readable by your DVD player/computer. Canon DC210 DVD Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Panasonic VDR-D300 3.1MP 3CCD DVD Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Just a few observations first. I read all the reviews I could. Leica has a world wide reputation for superb lenses. 3CCD use. Still selling the same model after 4 years. So I obtained the Panasonic VDR D300. If you read the reviews you will know how good a performance this camera has. What should be emphasized is the extreme ease of use. Also the camera has been "tweaked" I'm sure. Mine takes about 20 Seconds to format a DVD-RW. I purchased 20 DVD-RW's on line, also 3 spare Li batteries. DVD-RW's cost $20, the double life batteries for $20, the 50% extra capacity for $15. I formatted the DVD-RW's and stored them "ready for use". My results were excellent. The Leica Dicomar lens is up to X10 zoom, which seems more than enough. A friends Samsung DVD Palmcorder went to X35 which was unusable, even using a tripod. What is not really covered in the reviews is the extreme versatility of this tiny camera. It doesn't just take great video's it processes them, edits them and so on. The included software works very well on a PC (XP, 2GH) I use the excellent manual only for extreme cases. My black cat in a coal cellar video has to be seen to be believed, see page 63.
Seriously, this is an excellent camera, well worth a look at.Panasonic VDR-D300 3.1MP 3CCD DVD Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Panasonic HDC-SX5 AVCHD 3CCD High Definition Flash Memory & DVD Camcorder with 10X Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
I've owned this item for 2 years now and it has been really great. I use it to shoot music videos and the quality of the sequences shot outdoors is very good and the colours are quite nice.
The battery life is excellent. Very easy to edit in Final Cut Express software.
The only cons are:
The depth of field is a bit tricky and not great even when you do get it to work. You could probably buy a lens for this.
It shoots very grainy in low light and requires professional lighting after sundown.
You can't move the camera fast at (eg. to do a sweeping landscape shot)- otherwise the images are grainy.
[...]Panasonic HDC-SX5 AVCHD 3CCD High Definition Flash Memory & DVD Camcorder with 10X Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Canon DC220 DVD Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom
Bought it for my wife who is trully a complete newbie and I regret the decision. Ok when one learns the basics to shoot film and take pictures.The quality of still pictures is ok when good lighting is present, otherwise, expect grainy images for under less than excellent light. I am not kidding. Indor pics will need a lot of light.
I thought that using mini dvds would be a blessing compared to cassete tapes but found out that 20 minutes is awful. Should I investigated better, I would never buy devices using this type of media. And speaking of media... you can't edit your dvds using your PC or MAC unless you go to a third party software.
USB connectivity seemed flaky in the begining but was ok after I replaced the cable I was using. Be forewarned though, it is only useful to transfer pictures from the card to the computer... video ??? Forget it....
Someone complained about the mini sd card... well we bought a SanDisk Mini SD 512 Mb at Circuit City and it works fine. Why 512 MB ?? Well, that's the only capacity they had at the time... Don't go with the cheapos at eBay... it seems the camcorder is kinda of picky.
On the other hand, had no problem at all with "other brand" dvds media... I bought a 50 disks pack from the same store and they work pretty fine (tepito DVD-R, 4x speed, 1.4 gig, 30 minutes).
The more start-record-stop operations you do, you will create new chapters and this fragmentation consumes space on the DVD. Not much but measurable in a small disk like this.
Finishing the dvd won't happen if you don't plug the power supply but it should be informed in the on screen menu. Yeah, I had to read the manual to find that out....
Like someone else said: if you plan to edit your movies on a computer, aim for something better.
Canon DC220 DVD Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom
Hitachi DZ-MV730A DVD Camcorder w/16x Optical Zoom
I really like this camera a lot. It is easy to use. DVD-RAM idea is great, but not super compatible. My goal was to take videos with the camera, then burn the DVD-RAM disc's images onto DVD-R type disks and then be on my way.
This version of the camera does not have a USB port, so the only way to get your videos on your computer is by taking the DVD-RAM out of the camera and inserting it into your computer CD/DVD drive. The only issue here is that most DVD drives that I know of do not read DVD-RAM discs, so I had to go out and buy a new DVD drive for my computer.
Now I can get the files from the DVD-RAM to my harddrive, but now I can't get any of my DVD programs to edit the file. I ended up buying Womble MPEG Video Wizard DVD but that was pretty expensive. This software allows me to edit the movies and then it gets the video all ready to be written to a DVD-R disc that you can play in your TV-based DVD player. The only problem with Womble (an otherwise awesome video editting software tool) is that they do not have DVD burning software bundled in with the program, so you have to use Nero or something like that to burn the disc.
Someone who wants to buy this camera and can use my review above to learn what you have to do and what tools you need to do it will have a much easier time that I did.
I am all set up now and completely love it, however, there were a lot of growing pains in the learning process. I hope this review makes it easier for you!
Hitachi DZ-MV730A DVD Camcorder w/16x Optical Zoom
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Canon DC230 1MP DVD Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom
Though Canon is a great brand, I wasn't too impress with this particular camcorder. I thought it was a bit grainy...I think the picture quality could have been a little better. I actually return this product.Canon DC230 1MP DVD Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom
Canon DC100 DVD Camcorder w/25x Optical Zoom
I bought this camera and got very little use from it. Now the power adaptor is not registered by the camera and will not charge the battery. I bought an external charger and the charged battery runs the camera but will not finalize the disks to be used by another device. Another adaptor that I bought does no better. I contacted Canon and they only have facility to repair at my cost. This is acceptable only if you expect about 12 hours of service before you have to pay to repair. If you want a camera to use for more than a brief time stay away from Canon.Canon DC100 DVD Camcorder w/25x Optical Zoom
Monday, March 15, 2010
Sony DCR-DVD92 DVD Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
Well I bought this camera today 2nd hand with no book and was shocked how easy it was to get working. I figured it all out myself in a matter of 5 minutes I was recording my 4 yr old and 6 month old, put the dvd directly from the camera into the dvd player and instantly they were watching them self's on the big screen. I then put the dvd back in the recorder and without doing anything else pressed record and was recording right where I left off. Very happy!!! PS I used DVD-RW double sided dvds. $28 for 3 of them but worth it for the memories. Sony DCR-DVD92 DVD Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
Canon DC40 4.3MP DVD Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
The camera boasts lots of features and a decent price, however Canon has omitted one very important feature that is very crucial to some users such as myself- It has no ability (per the Canon Service Reps) to have the video pass- thru without having the on-screen data shown on the recieving end (such as on a video switcher). The only way to get that data off is to RECORD your video. We needed to use the camera for sending a live video feed, but alas, we were not able to get the on screen info to not show on the final feed destination. The Canon rep said that this is the only video camera that he has seen without the proper menu options to correct this.Other than that, the video quality appeard to be very nice. Canon DC40 4.3MP DVD Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Panasonic VDR-D230 DVD Camcorder with 32x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
I am a total novice to video cameras let alone DVD cams. This little camera works great! I love the 1000x zoom feature. One thing that people in the other reviews had problems with was mini-dvd's not working. Well - if they would have read the little book, they would have seen that the camera only works with DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. Not +R or +RW. Yes! There is a difference.
Still picture feature was a selling point for me. It takes great digital stills.
Great, easy to use, light weight, and user friendly!Panasonic VDR-D230 DVD Camcorder with 32x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
Panasonic VDR-D200 DVD Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom
So far I am quite satisfied with the camera's performance. I have taken many still shots with satisfactory results. Video footage of sporting events with very good results. Also I found it pretty easy to transfer videos to my PC. Panasonic VDR-D200 DVD Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Canon DC10 1.3 MP DVD Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
This camera really met and exceeded my expectations. It does crystal clear work which is very benificial to our ministry.Canon DC10 1.3 MP DVD Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Canon DC22 2.2MP DVD Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
I am just learning to use this camera. I loaded the supplied Roxio MyDVD for Canon software on my computer and plugged in the USB cable. When you go to the video capture screen it says that this version of the software, MyDVD LE, does not support image capture. After a few phone calls back and forth with the Canon service center (in Virgina, not India which is nice), we found that you should NOT go to video capture. Duh, you have to click on DVD_Video and then on top, "Open Disc". This will read the disc in the camera via the USB cable. Oh, and you should finalize the disc before doing this as it might not work otherwise. It is probably faster to put the mini-disc in your computer's DVD drive if it has one. But don't forget to Finalize the disc in the camera before doing this.The camera itself has been working well. Tonight I'm going to try out the Fireworks mode to see how that works.Canon DC22 2.2MP DVD Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Hitachi DZMV580A 1MP DVD Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
I bought Hitachi DZ-MV350A(NTSC). It does show errors a lot for any reason and we couldn't watch on our dvd player after finalized. It wasn't easy to operate and and copy to another dvd-r. I did go crazy to understand how to operate and what to do (even after reading the manual several times). Hitachi DZMV580A 1MP DVD Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
Monday, March 8, 2010
Sony DCRDVD100 MiniDVD Handycam Camcorder with 2.5" LCD and Digital Still Capability
I love this camera sooo much! However, the viewing angle has become a very big problem in that it does not pan out wide enough for a lot of shots. Otherwise I think it is a great buy for the price.Another thing to not though is the ability of it to take still photos. It is really cool that after you are done filming, there is still space allotted on the DVD so you can add still photos to the movie you just created.
The photos will be displayed at the end of the movie like a slideshow. It is a really nice way to end a viewing and the camera sets it all up by itself. That is a very cool feature. Hope this helps!Sony DCRDVD100 MiniDVD Handycam Camcorder with 2.5" LCD and Digital Still Capability
Saturday, March 6, 2010
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