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DV Camcorder suggestions?

post #1 of 9
11/20/03 at 11:16am
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My 8 year old say's that he would like a DV camera for xmas. Can anyone make any suggestions? Low cost is best.

Thanks,
Tom
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post #2 of 9
11/20/03 at 2:49pm
The cheapest MiniDV camcorders run around $350 to $400 (they have come down quite a bit over the last two years).

Normally, I'd say to be sure to get one that can record from an analog line input jack, but that might not be as important given that the camcorder's for an 8-year-old.
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post #3 of 9
11/20/03 at 6:56pm
MiniDV is now getting into affordable 3CCD cameras. I was looking at the Panny model with 3CCDs, but settled with the Sony TRV22. I'm happy with my decision. The pic quality is excellent (that of DVD or better) and my friend, whom is heavy into art, film, etc, etc, was amazed at the low light shooting quality this cam has.

Retail: ~$650.
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post #4 of 9
11/20/03 at 8:01pm
Tom,
My wife purchased the Canon ZR70MC for me as a wedding gift a few months ago.
I love it. We loved it in Hawaii.

Currently dropped price of $599.
Well worth it.


-Dave
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post #5 of 9
11/21/03 at 4:53am
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Thanks all! Keep 'em coming.
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post #6 of 9
11/21/03 at 5:18am
I would also recommend the Sony TRV22. I paid about $590 for mine early last summer. The picture quality is excellent, it performs well in low light, is very light and compact, and is simple to operate.
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post #7 of 9
11/21/03 at 7:09am
Give the guy a break ... this is for an 8 yr old for Pete's sake. Lets go on the cheap here ....

Panny PV-DV53 $379. at OneCall

Scott
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post #8 of 9
11/21/03 at 1:28pm
The Canon ZR70MC can be had for less than $490 at some online retailers...check this link out:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...11932?v=glance
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post #9 of 9
11/21/03 at 1:41pm
Here's an even better deal ...

Sharp MiniDV refirb $219. at ecost

Scott
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