tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345288.post7427908536328133895..comments2024-01-08T01:20:20.736-07:00Comments on Days of Speed and Slowtime Mondays: Camcorder Recommendations?Elaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02734583197185810124noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345288.post-25752384633171527832009-06-05T13:58:47.341-06:002009-06-05T13:58:47.341-06:00Thanks for the recommendation Jen. I did end up b...Thanks for the recommendation Jen. I did end up buying the Canon miniDV yesterday. My laptop has only 32GB hard drive, no dual core processor. I forget how much RAM, I think maybe in the 500's MB range. It has a hard enough time processing the regular video, I have serious doubts about the Hi-Def stuff. I know at least one person with one of those cheapo Hi Def cameras who had to buy a new computer with the dual core to get the dang $150 camera to work. I could be wrong though, maybe it would work but I didn't want to risk it.<br /><br />In a few years when hopefully the economy is better I'll upgrade everything but for now hopefully the cheapo minDV will get me through.Elaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02734583197185810124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345288.post-34722945395357476782009-06-05T12:59:35.292-06:002009-06-05T12:59:35.292-06:00I love my Flip HD. Cheap, takes great video, and n...I love my Flip HD. Cheap, takes great video, and no bigger than an iPhone. I bet your laptop could handle it. The only downfall is that the zoom features are very basic, but I do think it's the perfect little camera for dog agility. I also have a miniDV, and I never use it anymore, I favor my Flip camera.Jen Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11667872699186330478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345288.post-16227936639202698782009-06-03T16:58:26.128-06:002009-06-03T16:58:26.128-06:00Technology these days is amazing-editing video rig...Technology these days is amazing-editing video right on a camera, crazy.<br /><br />Thank you Greg for telling me what I wanted to hear. I feel most comfortable with the miniDV, I know my computer can handle it and I probably wouldn't have much of a learning curve with a new one. It's what I'm leaning towards for now but we'll see.Elaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02734583197185810124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345288.post-54437825003779833802009-06-03T11:59:27.956-06:002009-06-03T11:59:27.956-06:00I just have a casio Exslim. Its an 8 megapixil cam...I just have a casio Exslim. Its an 8 megapixil camera and video. Takes great video and easy to up load to the computer. I practice mostly alone and use it alot. Its easy to look at the camera and put it in slow motion if I cant tell if my dog hit the contact. All my videos on my blog are from this camera except the most recent one. A friend shot that one. I can edit right on the camera to delete parts of the pratice that I dont need to see. Its really a great camera. Its amazing that little SD chip can hold lots of video. Most of the time I just get a new chip and keep the older ones in a file as back up to my computer. DianaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378710392378543981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345288.post-4844929285298815262009-06-03T10:34:02.860-06:002009-06-03T10:34:02.860-06:00I don't think you can go wrong with a MiniDV c...I don't think you can go wrong with a MiniDV camera. The tapes are pretty cheap and reusable.<br />If you are not going with an expensive high definition camera in the $600 - $800 range, then I believe you can get a very nice standard definition camera for under $300, like the Canon you linked to.<br />I'd just look for image stabilization, zoom of at least 15x, good low-light performance and I'd pick up an extra battery myself.<br />Our miniDv is about 3 years old but works great. Its a 3CCD model, which captures much better detail than a 1CCD (the $300 models), however, if most of your filming is outdoors or in bright light, it doesnt make very much difference.Greg Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275468835940333887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345288.post-62456083262750596912009-06-02T14:34:23.812-06:002009-06-02T14:34:23.812-06:00Thanks for the recommendation. I'm pretty sur...Thanks for the recommendation. I'm pretty sure I want a camcorder that's just a camcorder though. I shoot so much video and depend on it for my training since I'm not working with a teacher right now.<br /><br />But that's a great idea, I have a point & shoot camera that shoots video and hadn't even thought of using it. At least I have something until I can get a new camcorder. My nice SLR probably does video too but I'd have a heart attack leaving that on a tripod in the dusty training field when the weather is iffy.<br /><br />So much technology, it's supposed to make life easier but sometimes I feel like it's overwhelming.Elaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02734583197185810124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345288.post-78034645658499553502009-06-02T13:43:16.045-06:002009-06-02T13:43:16.045-06:00Well, I went with a still/video combo camera. It's...Well, I went with a still/video combo camera. It's working spiffy for my needs, but not sure if it would be best for you.<br /><br />Cannon A1000ISRoxanne @ Champion of My Hearthttp://www.championofmyheart.comnoreply@blogger.com