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mini HD Camcorder From USA

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  • 18-08-2009 2:50pm
    #1
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,443 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    guys,

    im currently looking for a mini HD camcorder for light use while out with friends, at parties etc etc

    currently looking at the toshina S11 or similar style and priced camcorder on Pixmania, but my question is would i be better off buying in New York when i go there in December?

    i know the price will probably be cheaper in the states but im worried about the power supply for charging etc etc

    i bought 2 ipods there over the last few years and im grand with them, so i just want to make sure i dont blow the thing up with the whole 220v V's 110v differences.

    Thanks.


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    Homer
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    All camcorders and cameras bought from the states would have a dual voltage mains charger.
    You would just need either to replace the mains lead

    Fig mains lead

    or use a plug adaptor.


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    Gumbo
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    Homer wrote: »
    All camcorders and cameras bought from the states would have a dual voltage mains charger.
    You would just need either to replace the mains lead

    Fig mains lead

    or use a plug adaptor.

    thanks very much


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    Bob Z
    Registered Users Posts: 2,587 ✭✭✭Bob Z


    USA use a different tv system. They use NTSC we use PAL. On some tvs it will come out black and white


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    phonypony
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    Pixmania. Be careful...

    In terms of NY, be sure to check out B&H, I've picked up some great deals from them, especially when the dollar gets weak. They offer a good range of PAL stuff too. And the store is definately worth a visit even if you don't buy anything. Google them, great website.


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    dr shami
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    you should


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    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,443 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Bob Z wrote: »
    USA use a different tv system. They use NTSC we use PAL. On some tvs it will come out black and white

    will that make much a difference if the camcorder is recording onto SD card?

    ie. will it come out of the SD card in black and white?


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    TommyGun
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    You will have a lot of headaches editing if the camera is NTSC. The difference is that the frame rate is 30 per second and here is 25. however most dvd players will play these no problem.

    The footage will play on the pc fine (it plays all frame rates ) when you burn to dvd and play in an old dvd player on a crt you may have problems.

    if can get a pal version and it is good value, go for it.


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    Bob Z
    Registered Users Posts: 2,587 ✭✭✭Bob Z


    When you make a dvd there is an option on dvd authoring programs to turn the finished DVD into PAL so if you are planning on making all your footage into dvds you wont have any problem.

    However it might take a bit longer to encode and thier might be loss of quality


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