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Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member
Username: Jimpo1
Post Number: 1972
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 30, 2003 - 10:30 am: | |
Firewire is important, but my Sony also has a USB connection. It's great for editing the still shots that I've put on the memory card, the PC sees it as another drive. It's VERY fast and easy. |
Peter (Bubba)
Member
Username: Bubba
Post Number: 485
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 30, 2003 - 2:41 am: | |
Following Faisal's comments, I would advise using the more traditional DV cam that saves in AVI format, which can be edited easily even by consumer-level video editors.
Also, make sure the DV cam has IEEE1394 (Firewire/iLink) output. |
Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
Member
Username: Tvrfreak
Post Number: 358
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Monday, June 30, 2003 - 12:58 am: | |
I don't know about this model. But I bought Sony's ultra-small IP-7R. It's fantastic, except that the mpeg-4 format it saves in can only be edited by Sony's proprietary and very crappy software called Movie Shaker.
I have since found workarounds that allow me to convert and then edit in the industrial-strength video editing software packages like Adobe Premiere, but I would check this aspect carefully before buying.
CNET has good reviews and buyer feedback. Check there.
Rgds,
Faisal |
Peter (Bubba)
Member
Username: Bubba
Post Number: 484
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 30, 2003 - 12:51 am: | |
Ahhh....I see from another thread that you are thinking of buying one.
From my Sony DV cam experience, I can tell you this:
1. Battery life is quite good. I do get about 2 hours out of each battery pack. Of course, this depends on the type of battery pack you use.
2. Portability. My Sony DV cams are not smallest out there, but they fit my hand quite well. Try it out for a few minutes and see how it fits your hand and if the controls are easy to operate.
3. Quality. My first Sony DV cam is over 2 years old and it's still going strong. Screen is good, pic quality is excellent.
Hope this helps! |
Peter (Bubba)
Member
Username: Bubba
Post Number: 483
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 30, 2003 - 12:43 am: | |
What issues are you having with it, Ricky?
All my DV, regular digital, and analog cams are made by Sony. Thus far, I don't have any issue with them. |
Ricky Nardis (Rickyn_f355)
Member
Username: Rickyn_f355
Post Number: 403
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 30, 2003 - 12:21 am: | |
thnx |