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You can do editing on the camera before you finalize the video, so there is no waiting. In fact, you "could" buy mini dvd-r's and film eveyrthing then finalize and NEVER have to put it anywhere near the pc. I personally dont do that, but its an option.
I pointed out the patience thing because the same day he asked the question he had taken the unit back and bought a different one. I would consider that impatient when you are dealing with a forum. You need AT LEAST 1 day to wait before you could have expected to see an answer.
I didnt realize the model you were speaking of was the lowest end one. that is why it doesnt have the usb port. But mine (one year.model) older has a USB port and it is the lowest end you can get.
I have never personally had to wait for long rendering times. Especially compared to dv-to mpeg2 convertion times. See, you can transfer your dv in whatever format you want, but if you eventually want it in dvd format you need to wait for it to transfer to mpeg2 anyway. I assume that since he was looking at a dvd camcorder in the first place the DVD final format was what drew him in.
I also realize that DVD will be outdated in 20 years, but VHS has lasted this long, so I figured if DVD itself is not around, DVD of some sort will still be here (maybe, not for sure) so there is a chance it will still play your old stuff (dvd home video's)
I also realize the importance of good video shooting skills. Which is why I only film for a few minutes, or what I figure is worth keeping. This makes for less editing afterwards.
In the end, both formats (dv and DVD) have advantages and dissadvatages, but thats not what he bought. He bought Hi8, which has been on its way out for a number of years now. If you think DVD and DV will be unspported in 20 years, Hi8 wont even be mentioned by then.
ANyway, I hope you are glad with the purchase. If it works for you then great. It wouldnt have worked for me. Which is why I didnt buy it I guess.
"I dont know everything, but I'm pretty close"
Xzwer " are you mad? there is like 13 pages.." - When told to read through the post to find the answer to his question
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