[Hidden-tech] questions about digital video cameras

[Tom Kopec]

I'd argue that, today, an SD card is waaaaaay more reliable than a tape. 
And a lot easier/faster to back up.

I don't really understand what the 'limitations' of SD are for him. But 
I only do consumer video.

Adam Bauer wrote:
>> My son has been working with a small $250 video camera that uses memory chips,
>> rather than tapes. He is frustrated with its limitations and wants to get an
>> HD video camera that uses tapes instead of memory chips. He has budgeted about
>> $1,000, but can go up to $1,500.
>>
>> Does anyone know,
>> a) is this the best way for him to go? (he does a LOT of video editing,)
>> b) is this a reasonable amount to budget, and
>> c) what would be a good camera for him to get?
>>
>> Thanks, 
>> stephanie 
>>     
>
> Hi Stephanie,
> When I went to India and Afghanistan to work on a film/media project, I
> faced exactly this scenario, and my girlfriend/travel partner at the time
> was media person.
>
> She preferred tapes. No chance of a simple digi-glitch ruining all your work
> and leaving you no backups. Yeah, you've got to capture all the video onto a
> drive for editing, but that's OK.