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  1. BrianZuk

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    #1 BrianZuk, Sep 5, 2008
    Im looking to purchase a new camcorder soon, I make lots of videos on YouTube and stuff and am starting to do videos for dealerships and I need a better quality camera. I would like to stick with Sony, Im guessing an HD Cam. would be the best choice. Here is the list sony has of all the HD Cameras http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=3556 excluding the HDR-FX1 (too big) the HDR-SR12 looks like the nicest camcorder? Has anyone had any experience with these cameras? Any info or advice would be greatly appreciated :)

    Thanks,
    Brian
     
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    #3 NbyNW, Sep 5, 2008
    I'd start by looking and reading reviews here:
    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

    Crutchfield is good for info and reviews also:
    http://www.crutchfield.com

    See what others say - I'm interested also.
     
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    #4 vipermann123, Sep 5, 2008
    Brian,

    Here is my experience.

    I purhcased a Sony Camcorder which uses a tape in digital format (Mini-DV).
    My buddy purchased a Sony with a Hard Drive.

    We went to vacation in San Diego.

    Just realised the problem.
    I could easily change tapes after recording about 2 hours of video. (tape full = change tape).

    My friend has to boot up his laptop, transfer the files from the HD of the Camcorder via USB to a folder on his Laptop.
    Then empty the camcorder. Then record again. Took about 20-30 minutes to boot up laptop and transfer files and then clear image from camcorder.

    For me, it was a quick 2 minute tape swap.

    If you are going to get a camera with a Hard Drive (Make sure you can get one with a large Hard Drive least 2-3 hours of video recording time).

    Just my frendly advise.....

    Thanks,
    UZY
     
  5. BrianZuk

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    #5 BrianZuk, Sep 6, 2008
    Thanks for the advice :) If you run out of memory on the HDR-SR12, you can simply put in a memory stick and it will record to that...plus it has a 120GB Hard Drive. 120GB is atleast a couple hours...right? :D

    -Brian
     
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    #6 4REphotographer, Sep 6, 2008
    I just got an HV30 and love it, incredible little camera for the price and the quality is outstanding.
     
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    #7 483hp, Sep 6, 2008
    I never understood why someone would use a hard drive in a camcorder. It is a recipe for disaster sooner or later.

    I think the days for camcorders are numbered. HD video is starting to appear on DSLR's. 12-18 months from now, it will be relatively common. Imagine the possibilities using different lenses and playing with depth of field.
     
  8. BrianZuk

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    #8 BrianZuk, Sep 15, 2008
    Does anyone have any video footage or photos shot with a HDR-SR12 or any other Sony HD camera? Curious because supposedly the camcorder also shoots 10.2 megapixel photos.

    Thanks in Advance!
    -Brian
     

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