Camcorder - HDD vs DVD Vs Tape?
In DVD camcorders, i don't close to the idea of carrying bunch of DVD's on my holiday, how much hours it contains ? can we use rerecordable DVD's within the camcorder ? so that once after copying it on PC's HDD i can reuse it.
I'm satisfied whth te 20 hrs soundtrack which 30 GB HDD offers, plus I almost convey my laptop everywhere so copying data wouldn't be a problem. Can I copy dat from handy cam directly to USB base External Harddisk ? In this camera Most part of price go in for HDD and not optics etc., is it true ?
Answers: HDD is probably better choice, because have the biggest advantage specifically it record profusely of video without verbs about running out, DVD and video, you had to verbs about running out time which can be big harzard at times. And hold on to changing cd or cartridge might damage the camcorder. Some argue that HDD when drop will be adjectives lost, same with dvd or cartridge. But HDD does has more immensity, but it hold more space, i rather do that after carry a daypack with punch of tape and disk. but the new tech (High Definition) have even more reason why should own HDD, since HDD hold more space, which is what HD involve. HD camcorder really nice for those who own HDTV, since dvd camcorder and non HD gave your small piece noise video surrounded by full screen but not next to HD! But i do think HDD will be elderly tech once Solid Hard Drive and Flash drive price go down, those will be closely faster and save space. DVD have more cons then Tape, because everytime if you wanna play the dvd into tv or laptop, u must do a convert in the camcorder, which idle time.
Actually, The Hard Drive Recorders Are The Best If You Can Afford It. DVD Is EASIER For Video 'Newbies' Who Don't Want To Go Through The Whole 'Transfer' Process. But, The Discs Will Only Record 30mins. Of High Quality Video Or 60mins. Of 'Standard' Quality Video And A Few Will Let You Do 'Extended Play' (90mins To 2 Hours) At A Greater Reduction Of Quality. You CAN Get DVD-RW (ReWriteable) For The Cameras. Tape Is STILL A Useful Format If You Want To Deal With Transferring, Editing, Compressing, Transcoding The Video Afterward To DVD And You Can Control The Quality Of The Finished Product. The Optics In ALL Brand Name Cameras Are Going To Be Of The HIGHEST QUALITY Available. The Manufacturers Know That This Is Where You Get The Sharpest, Clearest Picture (The Most Cutting Edge Electronics Aren't Worth Beans Without Them) I Would Invest In A FIRE WIRE Device For Transfers. USB Is A Poor Choice For Video.
Good-Luck And Have Fun!!
As Richard mentioned, certainly flash mem vcams be not included in your 'R' (w/o 'D' of course).
Early end year, some camcorders record exclusively to removable flash media- mem.cards, e.g., Sony HDR-CX7 also some professional vcams.
Memory cards are relatively more rugged & durable and vastly small (just similar to my icon at the left) but near high size (10gb?). Some professional vcams use 16gb flash media. The vcam size later becomes smaller and lighter... can immediately concentrate more on the subject as it is not very tiring to toy with on live shoots.
In comparison, utmost care contained by handling of hard drives is a must.
Lately, the cost of mem chips have gone down considerably such that it may not be long before this mode become common... and it may not be basic to carry a laptop along.
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