Leaving For Alaska in 11 Days... (Sony, camera, Canon, format) - Videography -Making and editing videos and movies, camcorders, software, producing, filmmaking - City-Data Forum

Barkingowl · 08-01-2008, 12:06 PM

my wife just told me that we need to bring a camcorder. I know absolutely nothing about them.

Can anyone recommend one with a long battery life & a powerful zoom lens?

ShepsMom · 08-01-2008, 12:18 PM

I'm jealouse of you and your trip, just for that reason i wont tell you anything about camcorders.....

J/K! I have no clue!! But have a nice trip!!

Barkingowl · 08-01-2008, 12:22 PM

Thanks!

warptman · 08-01-2008, 12:23 PM

Barkley, I've told you once before, theres nothing to see in Alaska...

Katie1 · 08-01-2008, 12:28 PM

Most of the new digital cameras have video & voice built in....

Nomadicus · 08-01-2008, 12:42 PM

I have a Sony that uses Mini DV format. Quality is as good as it gets IMO. You need extra batteries and a charger for sure. I would do a hands on at a local electronics store. Now I would love one of those Canon camcorders that can use the same lenses that also work on Canon dslr's but a little more than I can justify. Have a great time in AK and please post some of the stills for us to enjoy.

Barkingowl · 08-01-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomadicus

I have a Sony that uses Mini DV format. Quality is as good as it gets IMO. You need extra batteries and a charger for sure. I would do a hands on at a local electronics store.

Ok, I'll head up to Best Buy & see what feels good.

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Originally Posted by Nomadicus

Now I would love one of those Canon camcorders that can use the same lenses that also work on Canon dslr's but a little more than I can justify. Have a great time in AK and please post some of the stills for us to enjoy.

I was just looking at some of them. Boy they are spendy!!!

I'll be sure to post stills.

Nomadicus · 08-01-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Barkingowl

Ok, I'll head up to Best Buy & see what feels good.

I was just looking at some of them. Boy they are spendy!!!

I'll be sure to post stills.

Yep, mine was a grand nearly a decade ago. I like the option I bought were you can set it down on a table by you and point it at the tv and watch what you shot. The video quality is as good as anything on the evening news.

Katie1 · 08-01-2008, 01:15 PM

TeddieX posts video of her rescues in the doggie forum...maybe you could ask her....

And a short video just for kicks.

*ALL DONE* Thanks for looking!!!!!!!![/quote]

Barkingowl · 08-01-2008, 01:29 PM

Thanks Katie! I'll head over there & ask. Thanks for the video.