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Help me buy a Video Camera
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MilkmanDan
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Apr 28, 2005, 06:09 PM
 
I just found out that I got a job in Japan which starts in July. I'd like to buy a video camera to take with me. The thing is I know nothing about the current video camera market, or where to go about buying one from. My requirements are few:

Small
Firewire
Around $400
A decent optical zoom

I plan on using this a lot in a classroom setting, so help me chose wisely.
     
f1000
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Apr 28, 2005, 06:15 PM
 
Why not wait until you're in Japan before buying?
     
italiano
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Apr 28, 2005, 08:12 PM
 
I bought a $300 Samsung - Love it - Works fine with Imovie, FCP, etc
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MilkmanDan  (op)
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Apr 29, 2005, 12:01 AM
 
Originally Posted by italiano
I bought a $300 Samsung - Love it - Works fine with Imovie, FCP, etc

Which model.

I want something I know how to use ahead of time. I also want something I can buy while talking to someone who speaks english.
     
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Apr 29, 2005, 06:07 AM
 
Here's a good one - I use the SCD23 - this one is newer still - all in all a good camera

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...511726267&rd=1
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MilkmanDan  (op)
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Apr 29, 2005, 09:42 PM
 
Any other ideas? Sony camera any good?
     
   
 
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