Advice needed for Getting a Video Camera for a a New User

FOCUSNAP · 25th February 2005

Hi all,

Have always been using cameras but now like to try out 'user-friendly yet good quality for a novice' video cams to shoot my newborn and toddlers. Think the good brands around would be Sony, Canon or Panasonic. Budget up to $1400 in total.

Anyone cares to give any recommendations or advice? Thanks in advance!

Also found out that the cheapest around could be Canon 700 - costs only $690+GST with the recent promotion of free tripod, etc. Do you think it's worth buying? Canon 750 is $900+GST with more freebies.

Regards,
FOCUSNAP

CY_OH · 25th February 2005

Hi,

If you don't mind, you could look around at Best Denki outlets for older stock and display sets. They are usually placed inside the glass cabinets. Some are selling for below $1000. I've seen some at the IMM, Plaza Singapura, Parkway Parade outlets.

For me, I would choose a model that is top loading, where the tape is loaded from the top. This is to avoid inconvenience when using tripod. Panasonic and Canon Photo DV models are top loading.

Don't buy models using MicroMV, a proprietary format by Sony which wasn't successful. Choose MiniDV ones, which form the majority of the video cameras available.

25th February 2005	#1
FOCUSNAP New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bukit Batok Posts: 26	Advice needed for Getting a Video Camera for a a New User Hi all, Have always been using cameras but now like to try out 'user-friendly yet good quality for a novice' video cams to shoot my newborn and toddlers. Think the good brands around would be Sony, Canon or Panasonic. Budget up to $1400 in total. Anyone cares to give any recommendations or advice? Thanks in advance! Also found out that the cheapest around could be Canon 700 - costs only $690+GST with the recent promotion of free tripod, etc. Do you think it's worth buying? Canon 750 is $900+GST with more freebies. Regards, FOCUSNAP

25th February 2005	#2
CY_OH Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ang Mo Kio Posts: 1,098	Hi, If you don't mind, you could look around at Best Denki outlets for older stock and display sets. They are usually placed inside the glass cabinets. Some are selling for below $1000. I've seen some at the IMM, Plaza Singapura, Parkway Parade outlets. For me, I would choose a model that is top loading, where the tape is loaded from the top. This is to avoid inconvenience when using tripod. Panasonic and Canon Photo DV models are top loading. Don't buy models using MicroMV, a proprietary format by Sony which wasn't successful. Choose MiniDV ones, which form the majority of the video cameras available.