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Digital Camcorder recommendations

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  • 11-11-2010 1:18pm
    #1
    sneakyST
    Registered Users Posts: 367 ✭✭


    Hi All

    I am looking to buy a digital recorder for family use. Dont know much about these so any help would be appreciated.
    The wife wanted one to record to DVD's but I suspect these are a bit fiddlley.

    Thanks
    S


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    Ghost Train
    Registered Users Posts: 30,281 ✭✭✭✭Ghost Train


    HD or non HD?

    Have used one of these non HD panasonics and its nice and light, good zoom range, records mpeg2 (dvd) format or H.264/AVC, uses SD cards, battery life ok but could be longer
    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5633977/Trail/searchtext%3EPANASONIC+CAMCORDER.htm
    http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/Products/Camcorders/SD+Camcorders/SDR-S50/Overview/3297689/index.html


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    sneakyST
    Registered Users Posts: 367 ✭✭sneakyST


    HD would be better I suppose. Would non DVD recorder be better/more compact?


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    Ghost Train
    Registered Users Posts: 30,281 ✭✭✭✭Ghost Train


    sneakyST wrote: »
    HD would be better I suppose. Would non DVD recorder be better/more compact?

    dvd ones would be bit bigger, most these days are SD card or Hard disk

    when I said dvd above I just meant the file format was dvd compatible, making it a bit easier if you need to burn the video to dvd


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    AlMadden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34 ✭AlMadden


    Hitachi D36FT HD Digital Mini Camcorder.

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    The Hitachi D36FT digital mini camcorder has 5x optical zoom and 1.3 inch touch screen to view your recordings.
    Camcorder model number D36FT
    • Pocket camcorder.
    • 5 x optical zoom.
    • 4 x digital zoom.
    • 3in LCD touch screen.
    • 1080p high definition recording.
    • Memory card compatibility: SD SDHC.
    • Recording time dependant on memory card size.
    • DIGIC DV picture processing.
    • Mono sound.
    Features
    • CMOS sensor.
    • Auto focus.
    • 5 special effects.
    • Dual digital and optical image stabilisation.
    • Multiple fade and wipe combinations.
    • Analogue.
    • Webcam function.
    General information:
    • AV output.
    • DV input and output.
    • HDMI connection.
    • Battery level indicator.
    • Rechargeable Li-ion battery supplied.
    • Accessories included: USB cable, HDMI cable AV cable.
    • Weight 136g.
    • Size H10.9, W8, D2.8cm.
    • Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.


    What do you thik of this is it worth a buy or not ?


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