need help buyin a sweet digital video camera?

[Johns]

I want to purchase a digital video camera that films very good. Also I want it to have that shock thing, where if im moving the camera it wont show it shakin up and down?

I have no idea what the hell I just said, basically I need a digital videocam that is good for filmin :D

[TT]

Also I want it to have that shock thing, where if im moving the camera it wont show it shakin up and down?

Do you mean a tripod? :P Sorry couldn't resit :) I just prefer good old hardware than superhypertechno software :D

Sadly I don't own a videocamera and am I completely unaware about what is required these days to have a good one.. I will just keep an eye on this topic in case it could be usefull for me too ;)

[evoWalo]

how's your budget?

Cnet has a list of best DV cams

http://reviews.cnet.com/Camcorders/2001-6500_7-0.html?tag=dir

[jon_s]

I have a Panasonic NV-GS15 which has the anti shake you talk of. It works well. However, the picture quality is not great (take a look at my post in General 'jon_s's summer project') they are all pics from the camera.

It performs well, although it does have a slightly grainy video picture. Which is shocking for a £500+ camera. I had no choice as it was a replacement camera. I am sure you can find better for that price.

What is your price limit?

edit: here it is....the price has fallen a lot since I got it lol

http://www.jessops.com/search/viewproduct.cfm?Product=PANNVGS15&CFID=4063411&CFTOKEN=303d601-32d63de9-769c-4bbe-86d3-87a79ea87618

[sameerrao]

www.dpreview.com

Good site for reading specs and reviews

[5vz-fe]

One tip, don't go after the number of megapixels a camera has, look at the sample pics and see the color outcome. 99% of the time you won't be using the maximum resolution of your camera anyways.

[TT]

Isn't he looking for a VIDEO camera?

[Johns]

thnx for the tips. but yes Im looking for a video recording digital camera :D

[5vz-fe]

Isn't he looking for a VIDEO camera?

ops..read too fast, tripped and skipped a word.

[Johns]

looks like im giong to get this camera Canon GL2 :)
http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=114&modelid=7512

[possessed_beaver]

Isn't he looking for a VIDEO camera?

ops..read too fast, tripped and skipped a word.

n00b :P

[RC45]

I have bought 2 new Digital camcorders recently.

Settled for a pair of Sony Digital8 TRV350's.

Good enough output and a crazy $100 each price :)

Buying hardware that is "old" tech can save you lots of money. The cameras may be "old tech" but they are still extremely capable.

[evoWalo]

Very true RC45... very true... unless of course you're gonna make money off the DV cam