I'm considering buying myself a camcorder for Christmas but don't know where to start. I have read up on some models but I don't know what the advantages are over different types of recording methods etc.
Some record to DV, some DVD, some HDD. What's the best betwen those three? I would like to be able to put the recorded material onto computer and edit it or upload it, so I guess HDD would be the best option?
Also, some come with a widescreen panel you can view what you're recording on. So does this mean the camera actually records in widescreen or is the screen just streching the image?
Are there any brands in particular people would recommend? I don't want to spend loads on it, it will only be used for mucking about really and recording the odd family event like Christmas or birthdays etc. but mainly for mucking about.
Thanks for any help!
Paddy
Some record to DV, some DVD, some HDD. What's the best betwen those three? I would like to be able to put the recorded material onto computer and edit it or upload it, so I guess HDD would be the best option?
Also, some come with a widescreen panel you can view what you're recording on. So does this mean the camera actually records in widescreen or is the screen just streching the image?
Are there any brands in particular people would recommend? I don't want to spend loads on it, it will only be used for mucking about really and recording the odd family event like Christmas or birthdays etc. but mainly for mucking about.
Thanks for any help!
Paddy