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What Camcorder do you use for videos?

 
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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2003 7:19 am    Post subject: What Camcorder do you use for videos? Reply with quote

I was just curious what brand of Camcorders you guys use? I just bought a new one and it has 12x zoom and want to make sure that is enough.

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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2003 8:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Canon ZR25 digital- it does a good enough job.
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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2003 8:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

12x is better than most. Usually its 10x.
I use a JVC DVM-90

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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2003 8:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got a Sony VX-2000. It's supposed to be a good camcorder. I tend to go overboard with gadgets and toys.

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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2003 8:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My camera is a Sony TRV-27 and it works great. My biggest problem is getting people that can hold a camera still, keep people in the screen, and way to much zooming in and out.
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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2003 8:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

John, I had the same problem with people taking crappy videos. I have the camera on a tripod now, and that helps to keep it pretty steady. so now I just have to get them to keep the rider in the shot. Alot of times whoever is taping gets excited when the rider lands something good, and totally forgets that they have to aim the camera. It's all good though, we still get alot of good shots.
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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2003 1:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i use a canon gl-1. holding the camera still comes with tons of practice. i would stay away from a tripod because its never really as smooth as hand held can be. i would just sit in the back of the boat and set your elbows on the back of the seat cuz there is the least amount of boat movement there. tripods also take up space that could othewise be used for people's leg (and feet room) or sacks.
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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2003 1:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Canon-ZR25... works just fine for my purposes.
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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2003 2:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've got JVC GR-DVF21, it's mini dv, you can check out how it turns on the computer by going to the video section on the site, oh wait, IT'S NOT HERE ANYMORE, hahaha jk, just got to wakepics.com and it's the illiterate teasers.
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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2003 2:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a JVC something-or-other. 12x zoom is more than enough. You should get a DIGITAL video camera, so you can make movies with your comp to upload to wakepics.
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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2003 2:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, I the one I bought is digital. I just need to go get a livewire card to put in my pc.
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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2003 2:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a Sony TRV-340. My dad got it with his Holiday Inn Points.
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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2003 3:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just got a Sony TRV-27 for Christmas. This camera is awesome. There are so many different settings and it has a huge LCD screen. This is probably what Derek, Daniel, and I will be using for our next videos.

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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2003 3:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

im gonan get the cannon zr 50, its a pritty good price and has a 22x lense
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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2003 3:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sharp minidv vlw-450 Has zoom mic, 26x zoom, infa red, 8mb digital memory card(for digital pics). Awesome camcorder. I got it 400 bux refurbished. A great thing to buy is a head cleaner for like 15-20 dolalrs. I have had problems with mine, but it was only because it was dirty.
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PostPosted: Jan 14, 2003 12:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

sony.. 120x or 12x zoom.. i'm not sure.. the one with a touch screen
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PostPosted: Jan 14, 2003 1:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

sony makes a camera with a touch screen?
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PostPosted: Jan 14, 2003 3:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

yup... you use the screen to playback recordings, use effects, make snapshots from the video, take pictures etc.
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PostPosted: Jan 14, 2003 4:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sony dcr-trv530. It works great for everything I need. I eventually want to upgrade to a 3 ccd camera, but I've gotta get money for a car first.
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PostPosted: Jan 14, 2003 4:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jvc GVR-100 digital. nice little camera, its getting abused though, too many... home movies Laughing j/k.
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PostPosted: Jan 14, 2003 5:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I use a Sony DCR-TRV730 its digitial and does everything and then some... and I just found out i can use it as a chat camera.... super nice picture too.... Very Happy
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PostPosted: Jan 14, 2003 5:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I use a Sony Handicam, I am not sure of the model number.
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PostPosted: Jan 14, 2003 7:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've got a Sony TRV900 3-ccd...

it makes AWESOME vids.

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PostPosted: Jan 14, 2003 9:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

We have a digital Sony, not sure which model. It's pretty nice. I like being able to download video clips to the computer.
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PostPosted: Jan 14, 2003 12:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

we use the sony 3 chip. my buddy is really into videography and filmed a shops skate vid for them. it's pretty Bubb Rubb sweet
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