What is the best Hard Drive camcorder on the market?

Sandra D

I was planning on buying Sony SR47 (60 GB) hard drive camcorder, but I did not read too many good reviews on it.
($399.99)
Any suggestions??

Answer
Just to be clear - the Sony DCR-SR47 is an entry level, consumer grade, internal hard drive based camcorder. It is nowhere near "best".

Personally, I do not recommend internal hard drive based camcorders because of their known problems with vibration, loud audio, and high altitude... they can stop recording under these conditions. Flash memory and miniDV tape do not sffer from these problems. As well, HDD camcorders can be VERY challenging when the camcorder breaks and the video has not already been transferred to a computer. The removable media used by miniDV tape and flash memory can be used by other camcorders so access to the video is easier after camcorder failure.

The video file formats are the same when comparing HDD and flash memory - assuming the lenses and imaging chips are the same, the video quality from these camcorders is the same. The only difference is the storage media. Standard definition DV (used by miniDV tape based camcorders) is much less compressed and results in better video quality - again, assuming the lenses and imaging chips are the same size as the "equivalent" HDD and flash memory camcorders... MiniDV tape based camcorders require your computer to have a firewire port. HDD and flash memory camcorders use USB to copy the files - but many times those files need to be converted using a utility like MPEG StreamClip before a video editor can deal with it.

I strongly suggest you stay with miniDV tape (Sony DCR-HC62, Panasonic PV-GS320, Canon ZR960) or flash memory (Canon FS100) and skip hard disc drive camcorders. The ZR960 and FS100 have a mic jack (but no manual audio control) that other camcorders in this class do not have.

Why are there no 20 megapixel camcorders in market?

FreedomFig

We all know that there are cmos sensors with 15 megapixels resolution but these sensors are only be used for fotografy,not video.So,i would ask,why not for video???Is that because there are technical problems(like huge bitrate or no good video compression software in 2010)or....why??
Ok,we need also tv's with 15 megapixel resolution too to enjoy our films!Why are there no such tv's and cameras?Thank you..
Ok,we need also tv's with 15 megapixel resolution too to enjoy our films!Why are there no such tv's and cameras?Are there technical limits?If yes,thats because of the hardware or of the software?Thank you..

Answer
There is 39 megapixel camera:
http://www.hasselbladusa.com/products/h-system/h3dii-39.aspx

A camcorder must embroider with the image when shooting. 39MP images must repeatedly come. If you want to record them, you must have really powerful GPU. Powerful GPUs are heated, then you must cool them with a fan etc. It means, If you want to use that camcorder, you should be muscled, it will be huge and heavy.

In the past, computers are huge like this and processors had low frequency. I believe it will be possible what you want in future, but now, impossible.


Max:
Ok,we need also tv's with 15 megapixel resolution too to enjoy our films!Why are there no such tv's and cameras?Are there technical limits?If yes,thats because of the hardware or of the software?Thank you..

MegaPixels show us a picture dimensions NOT dpi. So If you want to play a video which is 15MP or higherMP, your TV must be huge screen. Like this:

24MP picture ----> 213,33 cm x 142,22 cm TV panel (72dpi).
It is realy hard to have it.

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best pocket camcorder on the market right now?

Brent

Need to know which one to get for Christmas.

Answer
If you are looking for a camcorder/camera that you can keep in your purse/pocket, this is it! We own two other camera's, but they are both bulky and and heavy. This one is so light, you will not even notice its weight in your purse/pocket. I have used it so many times and was so thankful that I had a camera with me. Now, if you are looking for VERY high quality pictures....this camera isn't it. But if you want a good quality picture, carry it with you camcorder/camera...Coby CAM4000BLK 2.4-Inch TFT LCD SNAPP Swivel Camcorder is it. I am very pleased with it and with the price!

The best digital camera camcorder on the market?

casey (:

So my grandfather really would like a digital camera and camcorder all-in-one, and I'm not quite sure which digital cameras out there work just as well as they do recording many sessions. Now, I'm not talking about those digital cameras that have the simple video mode because those don't even hold enough to edit and whatever such i don't wanna get into that..... i just need to know if anybody knows the best digital camera camcorder if there is such thing or anything CLOSE TO IT on the market... very much appreciated..... best help gest 10 points
thank you!

Answer
There really isn't something out there that would do what you want.
You could always just get a camcorder and just record stills from that.

try www.dpreview.com or www.camcorderinfo.com for reviews.

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What is the best dv camcorder on the market that is about 300$?

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Jake P

Well i have been looking for a camera that i would be able to down load my videos strait on to windows movie maker on my computer. And what i am really looking for in a camcorder is good qualty and to be able to download all of my videos to the computer very easily. So i just want to know what are some of the best dv camcorders out there that are about 300$.

Answer
Sony Handycam DCR-HC30

The DCR-HC30 makes a decent and very compact choice for a budget camcorder, but if you can afford to spend another $100, the DCR-HC40 will give you better video quality.
Specs: Camcorder, 6.8 megapixels, 10 x, Mini DV

The good: Extremely compact and lightweight; good ergonomics; decent video quality; accessory shoe.

The bad: Inconvenient touch-screen controls; bottom-loading tape; no wind filter for microphone; short battery life from included cell.

The bottom line: The DCR-HC30 makes a decent and very compact choice for a budget camcorder, but if you can afford to spend another $100, the DCR-HC40 will give you better video quality.

Canon ZR850

Canon's new MiniDV top model, the ZR850, continues the ZR tradition of offering affordable, easy-to-use wide-screen movie-making, though low-light performance is still subpar.
Specs: Camcorder, 1.07 megapixels, 35 x, Mini DV

The good: New, easier-to-use menu system with joystick control; impressive color in good lighting; wide-screen LCD; built-in lens cover; low price.

The bad: No accessory shoe or microphone input; bottom-loading tape compartment; doesn't support analog-to-digital conversions; not enough stabilization at full zoom; poor low-light performance.

The bottom line: Canon's new MiniDV top model, the ZR850, continues the ZR tradition of offering affordable, easy-to-use wide-screen movie-making, though low-light performance is still subpar.

What is the best Hard Drive camcorder on the market?

Sandra D

I was planning on buying Sony SR47 (60 GB) hard drive camcorder, but I did not read too many good reviews on it.
($399.99)
Any suggestions??

Answer
Just to be clear - the Sony DCR-SR47 is an entry level, consumer grade, internal hard drive based camcorder. It is nowhere near "best".

Personally, I do not recommend internal hard drive based camcorders because of their known problems with vibration, loud audio, and high altitude... they can stop recording under these conditions. Flash memory and miniDV tape do not sffer from these problems. As well, HDD camcorders can be VERY challenging when the camcorder breaks and the video has not already been transferred to a computer. The removable media used by miniDV tape and flash memory can be used by other camcorders so access to the video is easier after camcorder failure.

The video file formats are the same when comparing HDD and flash memory - assuming the lenses and imaging chips are the same, the video quality from these camcorders is the same. The only difference is the storage media. Standard definition DV (used by miniDV tape based camcorders) is much less compressed and results in better video quality - again, assuming the lenses and imaging chips are the same size as the "equivalent" HDD and flash memory camcorders... MiniDV tape based camcorders require your computer to have a firewire port. HDD and flash memory camcorders use USB to copy the files - but many times those files need to be converted using a utility like MPEG StreamClip before a video editor can deal with it.

I strongly suggest you stay with miniDV tape (Sony DCR-HC62, Panasonic PV-GS320, Canon ZR960) or flash memory (Canon FS100) and skip hard disc drive camcorders. The ZR960 and FS100 have a mic jack (but no manual audio control) that other camcorders in this class do not have.

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