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13. June 2009 @ 10:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I thought for sure this had been asked before so I searched and no matter what I put in the search box it said that too many results were returned. If someone would just link to the other thread I would appreciate it.

A friend is looking for recommendations on a camcorder. Primary use would be to record himself indoors teaching. I think that quality is the most important feature but recording time is also important. What format (and Camera if possible)would you recommend for a budget of <$500. From whit I can find on the internet the options are Mini-DV, DVD, and HDD.

Tape Based Camera
Plus: Highest Quality
Minus: Short recording times (60 Min).

DVD Camcorders
Plus: Straight from camera to DVD player.
Minus: Low quality, short recording time (20-40 Min)

Hard Drive Camera
Plus: Long recording time (7-10 hours)
Minus: Lower quality due to compression.

I was thinking a Mini-DV and changing tapes at 30 minutes. I have an older Sony Digital8 and can record straight to computer hard drive through the 1394 connection. Do the DVD and HDD cameras offer this option? Form what I gather the loss of quality on the DVD cameras is due to compression which I am thinking would not happen if tethered to a PC.

I could not find anything about the quality (compression) on HDD cameras. Realistically how much difference in quality is there between a HDD and a Mini-DV camera in the sub $500 price range?

Thanks in advance.
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