Advice needed on digital camcorder

[BarbaraJean]

I wasn't sure where else to post this so I'm hoping that somebody here can help.

I'm considering buying a digital camcorder but know absolutely nothing about them. Can anybody tell me what I need to look for?

 

[kelemi]

you looking just for regular personal type uses? Like the kind of camcorder you'd take along on a vacation?

 

[gogreen09]

look at best buy or something, and look up "digital camcorders" the only difference between that in a regular camcorder is that i belive the didgtal camcorder can also take pictures? i'm not sure, though!

 

[BarbaraJean]

I want a camera for personal use, yes. I want to be able to load the video to my computer for editing without losing the quality. And I would like better quality than I have with my present camcorder.

I really don't think that I'm interested in a camera which records to a dvd. I'm not sure why but would like to hear the pros and cons.

I really don't care about still shots because I have a decent digital camera.

 

[kelemi]

Well, I think the standard would still be Mini DV. I wouldn't go for a Digital 8 camera, mainly because I've got one and it's time has passed. The Mini DV are generally pretty good quality. If you go to Best Buy or whatever, I'd just ask them more about what they have available. Most are pretty generic...

I'm not sure how much details you want but I could also fill you in on what best to have for your computer in order to get the better quality, and all that Just not sure how versed you are with computer specs Lemme know!

 

[BarbaraJean]

kelemi, thanks! All I know about the computer is just what I've learned by using one but anything you can tell me would be greatly appreciated and will better equip me to know what to ask a salesperson.