Can anyone recommend a MiniDV video camera?

[KimWDW]

We have one of the old 8MM ones. It's about five years old and the batteries don't last long and the quality is pretty bad. So, I'm looking to get a new one and I'd like a MiniDV.

I don't care about taking still pictures, won't do it at all with the video camera. I just want a video camera that has a good battery, good enough quality video, small size, and EASY TO USE. My computer does have a firewire port, though I've never used it.

Thanks!!!

 

[YEKCIM]

I haven't researched this in almost two years, when I bought our Canon Optura 30, but I found www.camcorderinfo.com to be a valuable resource at that time.

~YEKCIM

 

[DizGeek]

I have an older Canon that I love. I would only suggest getting a "cheap" model due to the fact that everything these days is pretty much disposable. Others may disagree, to each his own.

 

[Kelly Grannell]

see sticky at the top of the photo forum.

Cheers!

 

[Anewman]

I have an older Canon that I love. I would only suggest getting a "cheap" model due to the fact that everything these days is pretty much disposable. Others may disagree, to each his own.

I agree with DizGeek.

For most average home vids, any name brand MiniDv Camera on sale should be more than enough.

You can get a Sony MiniDV camcorder for around $300, or a Digital8 for about $270 and it maybe able to display your old 8mm tapes.

 

[Kelly Grannell]

only if you're taking outdoor videos all the time. If you're taking lowlight and indoor videos, you''ll need a camcorder with larger CCD sensor for better low-light performance.