[Hidden-tech] questions about digital video cameras

[Gretchen/Media Shower Productions]

Hi Stephanie -

Sony and Canon both make HD camcorders that record to tape.  I agree that
it's the best way to go - tapes are easier to edit and they back up your
footage.  You can definitely get that camera itself for under $1,000, but
like Adam said, your son could spend that much again on audio equipment and
other accessories, depending on how tricked out he needs the camera to be.

Camcorders.about.com is a really good resource for comparing camcorders and
finding reviews.

Best,

Gretchen

On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 8:32 PM, <sgelfan at rcn.com> wrote:

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> Hi
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> Thanks,
> stephanie
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