from the link that you gave me, i think im interested in Sony DCR SR42E , any comments about this camera?

no idea as never got chance to hands-on, i'm eyeing for canon powershot TX1 and panasonic SDR-S10

This post has been edited by sotong168: May 22 2007, 09:23 AM

Do prefer JVC's HD Everio(GZ-HD7). This is new model from JVC and also is in HD(High Definition). I'm planning to buy either JVC or Sony but Sony's prices are sky high. Nowadays, HDD is the future for Camcorder and many ppl are realizing it.

Sony DCR SR42E still very new in the market, nobody has experience with it yet, not even a review about it. Canon TX-1 very awkward to use. type out "canon tx1 awkward" in google and you will see what i mean. If you don't mind that, the video quality is extremely good

thx yeo for your replies...and takashilee, hv you already know the price for the JVC's HD Everio(GZ-HD7)?

i would like to compare it with the Sony DCR SR42E

hoho, thks for the info, actually i'm still happy with my current aging dv cam, but my next move would be sd camcoder, hope there be more sd camcoders release in future

Well, it is expensive. It cost about RM6,999 for that JVC's HD Everio(GZ-HD7). For those who have a tight budget, I'm sorry. I would like to get my hands on the HD camcorder.

hello there..i just bought a quite-outdated vidoe cam from a lelongers yesterday..the prob is theres no battery..i had try to find it at mid calley but don't have..

can anyone here provide me with the battery
the video cam is
panasonic
NV-VZ10EN



hoping for a reasonable price and prefer the pirated battery...
please pm me or contact me at 017-4324346
thanks alot..

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Added on May 26, 2007, 9:17 amhuhhu..one more thing..im still a newbie here..hope those sifu+mahaguru can help me..

how to convert pal system video to digital?..where can i get the converter..?
how much would it cost me?
thanks again..

This post has been edited by faiz88: May 26 2007, 09:17 AM

hi faiz

im a newb too, but i suggest you to post another thread at garage sales with (wtb) tag to search for the battery... hope it helps .

Ok can I bump this thread up again...since the last post isn't too long ago. What's the latest in camcorders nowadays...I'm so confused with HD, HDD, DVD, minidv, etc....gosh I didn't know there're so many types! I need to buy one for a foreign friend, he trusted me to get it for him which is quite a pressure since I know nothing about it. His budget is about RM2000+-. He's not a pro using camcorders either, I guess he just wants to record and play on dvds or computers. I'd like to get him a really good one, with good user interface and compatible with most DVD players and computers. Any recommendation? Tq.

Canon HV20 MiniDV or Sony's MiniDV(not HDD) HD camcorder beats GZ-HD7 interms of resolution/ low light performance at 1/2 the price...

Or even panasonic's (sd-card) and sony's (dvd or hdd) that uses AVHCD codec at 2.6k to 4k... dvd version being the cheaper. Quality however not as good as MiniDV (HDV) because of the low bit rate.

This post has been edited by BeastX: Jun 2 2007, 05:35 AM

Is the Canon HV20 already available here? I'm sure it will cost more then the HV10 over here, around the RM5K region.

morning to all,

now im searching a sony miniDV thats under RM 2500. any recommendation?

u could get a pretty nice mini-dv with rm2.5k, actually with rm1.5K already could get u a decent mini-dv already. there are plenty of good choices but dun confine yourself to sony only, panasonic or canon should be into consideration too, go and google models u interested will lead u to more variety and more info/knowedge gained. happy hunting~

Hi sotong

I have a problem, i can ONLY see sony . Plus there is Merdeka promotion now, n the model that i see ok is the DCR-HC48E. or you guys hv any other choices? ....c'mon sotong, help me

Not sure how many heard about this but wanna ask if anyone owns this sony handycam model CCD TRV-85 model.

Heard that this was the camera that was recalled by sony last time when it was launch and released to the consumer market.

The reason for the recall was because sony found out that there was a minor error or glitch in the camera that allow user to take x-ray videos and pics. Meaning can see through other people's clothing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/I-Got-BUSTED-w-a-sony-...1QQcmdZViewItem

Anyone who happened to own this camera can pls clarify if it really works? Cause i really don't believe in this kinda tech

Regards
QS

This post has been edited by quiksilve: Jun 6 2007, 02:34 PM

i never try sony camcorder so can't really comment on it lar... use http://www.camcorderinfo.com/ for reviews; if your model yet to be listed, u can try to refer its closest adjacent model or predecessor. why chose mini-dv? tot u want to get a dvd camcorder? mind u, u need a decent hardware (pc spec) and of course, passion & patience in mini-dv capturing + editing

BeastX mentioned Canon HV20 up there, it got external mic jacks, very useful, buy Canon better.

the keyword is, for "OFFICE USE":P , and yes at first i was keen to get the HDD handycam (not the DVD), but after browsing around the net n read some reviews.... many voted the miniDV is the best regards to quality. The budget is RM 2500, n this must include extra batteries and also the tapes. about the editting, i think it might be outsource.

i cant deny the HDD handycam is "in" now, n transferring the clips will be easy, but i hv to make "Quality" as a priority.

if quality is your main priority then min-dv is your best bet lah. btw, some ppl keen to get sony camcorder b'coz of its night-shot feature , if pair-up with a 'magic' len (infrared filter actually)