Q. I want to buy a digital camcorder to take ski videos, videos for school projects, and anything else. I need a camcorder that is not too hard to use, has good editing, and is pretty durable. I want to try ans stay under $400 as well. If anyone could also help explain to me the differences of the different types and capabilities of the digital camcorders, that would be great as well.
A. The BEST camcorders will be those cameras which:
1) store their captured video with the least amount of compression.
2) have an easy video archive process so you don't have an extra step.
3) have an external mic jack so you can connect external mics.
4) have manual audio control, exposure/iris, zoom and focus - but also can go auto while you are learning to use the camera.
When you start looking you will find miniDV tape based camcorders will meet all of these requirements. Hard drive, flash memory and DVD based camcorders cannot meet these requirements.
DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.
Canon ZR950, ZR800
Sony DCR-HC28, HC96
Panasonic PV-GS320
1) store their captured video with the least amount of compression.
2) have an easy video archive process so you don't have an extra step.
3) have an external mic jack so you can connect external mics.
4) have manual audio control, exposure/iris, zoom and focus - but also can go auto while you are learning to use the camera.
When you start looking you will find miniDV tape based camcorders will meet all of these requirements. Hard drive, flash memory and DVD based camcorders cannot meet these requirements.
DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.
Canon ZR950, ZR800
Sony DCR-HC28, HC96
Panasonic PV-GS320
Whats can cheap HD Camcorder with shotgun mic?
Q. Im looking for something that has great video quality for outdoor and maybe sometimes indoor but mostly outdoor recording. I want it to have an Shotgun mic because the Audio is an must. (Im willing to buy shotgun mic separate).
A. being able to plug in the mic is one thing - you will also want manual audio control.
The Canon HV30 is the least expensive with both a mic jack and manual audio control. But the mic jack is only a 1/8" stereo jack and dcect shotgun mics use XLR connectors. So you will also need an XLR adapter like those from juicedLink or BeachTek. If you don't get one, then you will probably record the audio only on the right audio channel because affordable shotgun mics are not stereo. This can be fixed when you edit with something like Audacity.
For outdoor recording, you will also need a "zeppelin" or "dead cat" or "softie" on the mic to there is little/no wind noise. The foam windscreens don't work to well.
Low end shotgun mics from NRG Research (SA-568) and Audio Technica are OK - but nowhere near the qaulity of the high end Audio Technica or Sennheiser shotgun mics...
The Canon HV30 is the least expensive with both a mic jack and manual audio control. But the mic jack is only a 1/8" stereo jack and dcect shotgun mics use XLR connectors. So you will also need an XLR adapter like those from juicedLink or BeachTek. If you don't get one, then you will probably record the audio only on the right audio channel because affordable shotgun mics are not stereo. This can be fixed when you edit with something like Audacity.
For outdoor recording, you will also need a "zeppelin" or "dead cat" or "softie" on the mic to there is little/no wind noise. The foam windscreens don't work to well.
Low end shotgun mics from NRG Research (SA-568) and Audio Technica are OK - but nowhere near the qaulity of the high end Audio Technica or Sennheiser shotgun mics...
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