Suggestions for a MiniDV Camcorder....

mathboy3 wrote on 2/21/2004, 12:36 PM

Anyone have suggestions for a good MiniDV Camcorder? I am looking for something very small, excellent video quality and decent battery life. Snapshot quality I could care less about since I have a decent digital snapshot camera. Here are a few that I am considering....Sony DCR-PC105, Sony DCR-PC109, Canon Optura 300, Canon Optura 200 MD. Anyone else have suggestions?

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JohnnyRoy wrote on 2/21/2004, 7:16 PM

I have always liked Panasonic camcorders. I’ve owned 3 in the past 14 years. Their new 3CCD camera the PV-GS70 is reasonably priced with a list of only $999. The street price is around $600. I have a PV-DV601 (which is very old now) and am very happy with it.

~jr

kgresko wrote on 2/22/2004, 9:29 PM

Here is a good site that reviews digital camcorders. I found it to be pretty good.

http://www.pcphotoreview.com/Digital,Camcorders/PSC_3100crx.aspx

NaperRick wrote on 2/24/2004, 12:16 PM

I have a Panasonic GS70 and it seems to fit you requirements.
It is very small - just a handful.
3CCD imager for excellent color quality video
Supplied battery last 90 minutes to 2 hours depending on whether you use the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
I paid $650 delivered from www.beachcamera.com right before christmas.
Rick

shmulb wrote on 2/24/2004, 12:28 PM

Try this forum for ideas
http://www.dvdrhelp.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=40