Have you seen this video camera?

[marydmjj]

<IMG width= "300" SRC="http://mysite.verizon.net/res1e9a2/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/video.jpg.w300h225.jpg">"The Worlds Smallest Digital Video Camera, that's also a 3.1 Mega Pixel Digital Camera! Capture all the special moments in your life instantly. Carry it with you on the go, the DigiGR8 DV-182 Digital Video Camera is so small it fits easily in your pocket or purse. You will want to take it everywhere you go! Includes 3.1 Mega Pixels SD & MMC Flash Memory Card Support, for expanded storage capacity Multifunctional Digital Video Camera, Still Camera and WebCam 1.5" Color LCD/On ScreenControl Panel: Allows you to easily view playback or configure the settings via the LCD display Adjustable 4x Digital Zoom: Digital zoom enlarges your images Multifunctional Digital Video Camera, Still Camera and WebCam Lightweight Design 3.8 ounces (without batteries) Small, Compact Design (3.3 x 1.5 x 2.7 inches) Camera Resolution Settings: Super 2048x1536, High 1600x1200, Middle 1280x1024, Low 800x600 Shutter Speed 1/15 to 1/4000 Second AA Alkaline Batteries (not included) Package Includes (1) DigiGR8 DV-182 Pocket Digital Video Camera (1) 32MB SD Flash Memory Card (1) Camera Bag (1) USB Cable (1) AV Cable Installation CDs User Guide

I am looking for a mini video camera for our trip to WDW and came across this on E-Bay. Does anyone have one of these or have you seen one? Any input would be much appreciated.

 

[BarryHom]

Do you know the manufacturer? It looks like it came from eBay. Do you remember the item number?

From what I'm reading, it appears to me like a digital camera with MPEG recording abilities. MPEG recording means that the video will record directly to the SD card, not tape. With a 32 MB card, it will fill up very quickly with video. I don't really see a place where a DV tape can go into. With camcorders that are fairly small, there's usually a buldge in the side that accepts the tape.

You might be better off in investing in a mini DV camcorder with digital camera capabilities. The tapes can hold 60-90 minutes worth of video. The digital pictures are shot on a memory stick, SD, or CF card media.

 

[BarryHom]

Oh, MPEG video on a SD card doesn't really look that great.

 

[marydmjj]

Thanks for the info Barry. There are a bunch of these cameras listed on E-Bay right now and they say they retail for $299. Of course they are listed much much cheaper. None of the listings say the manufacturer. Also, it doesn't have a tape, just plugs into your computer and you transfer the video. I think it says it can record 45 minutes of video. DH always brings his laptop with him so I figured we would just transfer each night. I also read the feedback and a lot of people seem to be happy with them. Hmmm. I'll look into the mini DV camcorders too.

E-Bay Item number: 3829711307

 

[oogieboogie]

I'd stay away from this one. It's made by one of those Taiwanese companies - can't remember which one.

But anywho, they're cheaply made, the lens isn't of good quality, the picture quality is crappy too, and like Barry says, since you can't record to mini-DV tapes, what good is it. You'd have to get at least a 512mb card for anything decent (if you can even swap cards).

There are plenty of mini-DVs out there that aren't that expensive anymore and much better quality.