Re: Looking for a new camcorder
 

There were really only two popular analog tape formats (not including VHC and BETA of course) - 8mm and VHS-C. The tapes will say on them which type they are. The VHS-C tapes look like minature VHC tapes in that the little white gear looking thing on the bottom is the same size as a standard VHS tape.

Chris

Re: Looking for a new camcorder
 

My mom ended up getting me this:

Sony® (DCR-HC21) MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder
Price Was...$389.00 Price Now...$299.00
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A full-featured, compact MiniDV camcorder at an entry-level price. Offers ease of use with touch panel function, plus Start/Stop and Zoom buttons on the LCD frame. NightShot® Plus infrared system lets you capture natural-looking images even in low-light conditions. Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization compensates for camera “shake” without compromising picture quality. Photo Mode allows you to capture and store hundreds of individual still images. Picture Package™ software helps you easily organize and edit still images and video.

MODEL: DCR-HC21

Up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution
20X optical/800X digital zoom
1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD imager with 340K effective pixels
F: 1.8-3.1
Professional quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
2.5" touch panel SwivelScreen™ color LCD
Direct access to "Click to DVD"/VCD burn
USB streaming
i.LINK® DV interface
Includes:

InfoLithium® rechargeable battery
Power adapter/in-camera charger
Remote
Stereo AV and USB cables
Shoulder strap
Lens cap
Software CD-ROM
Power: 120/240V (auto adjusts), AC, 50/60Hz

Size: 3 5/8"H x 2 1/4"W x 4 1/2"D

Weight: 14.1 oz.


reviews:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content...der-Review.htm

doesnt look like its going to be that bad of a camera. These people pick it apart but I dont think it will bug me that much. I just want a decent camera I can take videos of for internet, and car stuff. and of coarse other ---- to but for the most part...just car stuff. :P