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basic choices in video cameras (alias camcorders)
By an Amazon.com customer
JVC GRSXM260US Compact S-VHS Camcorder with 16x Optical ZoomJVC GRSXM260US Compact S-VHS Camcorder with 16x Optical Zoom
Buy used from: $75.00
Pixel resolution from low to high is of type VHS-C , Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV. The first 2 are analog, others digital. This is Super VHS-C.
Canon ES8400V Hi8 Camcorder with 2.5" Color LCD Screen & Image StabilizerCanon ES8400V Hi8 Camcorder with 2.5" Color LCD Screen & Image Stabilizer
Buy used from: $249.00
This is Hi8. The analog formats can interface to Pinnacle Studio Deluxe computer port supposedly. ***NOTE***:Pinnacle comes out with a new release about every 6 months.
Sony DCRTRV250 Digital8 Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, USB Streaming and RemoteSony DCRTRV250 Digital8 Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, USB Streaming and Remote
Buy used from: $182.24
This is digital8.The 2 digital formats can interface to USB 2.0 or Firewire 1394 port on a computer.
Philips DVDR77 DVD RecorderPhilips DVDR77 DVD Recorder
If want to record from TV or camcorder onto DVD media direct or CD-RW direct. This records onto DVD+RW, not DVD-RW media. It reads both formats.
Sony DCRHC40 MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder w/10x Optical ZoomSony DCRHC40 MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
Buy used from: $289.99
Current model of MiniDV. Of course, you can spend several thousand dollars on miniDVs if you like.
Sony DCRTRV460 Digital8 Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical ZoomSony DCRTRV460 Digital8 Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
Buy used from: $299.99
Current model of Digital8
Sony CCDTRV328 Hi8 Analog Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical ZoomSony CCDTRV328 Hi8 Analog Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
Buy new: $899.99 / Used from: $239.99
***NOTE***: The tape used with Hi8 camcorders is less expensive than those used with miniDVs. Some digital8's can use Hi8 tape, even though it records onto it in different format.