Video Camera

[BBx]

No I haven't just won the lottery :p

Need to source a video camera for work... the last one I used was in Uni 4 years ago and was a Sony (;)) had a slide on battery and used a Mini DV.

I assume that they have built in HDD now or something...or can burn to DVD? Does anyone know anything about them and could have some suggestions?!?!

I need to buy it for use next thursday.

Thanks in advance!

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[leowyatt]

You can get ones now which record straight onto DVD though I'm not sure how good they are :( Will have a look and let you know.

[BBx]

Thanks KM :)

Its between these two atm:

Sony HDR-SR5
http://www.purelygadgets.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=7051&wysiwyg=1&gclid=CPjox7Gz3o4CFQ0eEgod-DLMQQ

and

Canon HV20
http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/542525/art/canon/hv20-high-definition-mini.html?srcid=3&Partenaire=pricerunner&CodePromo=oui

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[leowyatt]

Here are some reviews of the sony;

1 (http://www.picturecorrect.com/camcorderreviews/207/sony_handycam_hdr_sr5e_review.htm),
2 (http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/index.php/taxid;2136212591;pid;3801;pt;1)

Canon reviews;
1 (http://www.simplydv.co.uk/Reviews/canon_hv20.html), 2 (http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Canon-HV20-Camcorder-Review.htm), 3 (http://www.hdtvorg.co.uk/reviews/cam/canon_hv20.htm)

[BBx]

Thanks KM :)

My head hurts :( too much technology!

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[Mark]

You can also get camcorders that record to SD card now. No moving parts, but I'm not sure how picture quality compares.