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10-28-2005, 01:08 PM
Sony makes excellent video cameras, and zeiss lenses are incredible. I am not crazy about the DVD recording however. 3" discs are pretty small. Tape has been the standard for many years and has excellent R&D behind it. I'm sure quality wont suffer much with a 3" disc. I wouldn't use it as an external DVD burner either as it says it can be used as, you'll shorten the life of the camera. Discs are more prone to damage as well. I would go with tape, you'll get longer run times and you'll have greater picture fidelity. Other than just that issue it looks like a good camera. On sonys site the have a pdf on the specs. The list run times as: High quality 20mins, standard quality 30 mins and long play (which is high compression) 60 mins.
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10-28-2005, 01:35 PM
Thanks Pro
I have a Sony Hi8 now, I thought the DVD would be better and last longer. But maybe I will just buy a DVD burner for my PC and covert the HI8 to DVD. Would that be the best option in your opinion
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10-28-2005, 01:38 PM
George, I have a hi8 sony too. I love it! Mine has a 1394 connection, so transfering to my pc is fast an easy.
"If you cook scallops in a non-stick pan, then they won't stick. That's why they call it NON F@#*$&%G STICK!!!" - Im watching YOU!- roc
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10-28-2005, 02:08 PM
Ok, I guess I will keep my camera, but I need to buy a DVD burner. My HP OC doesnt have it, so do I get an internal or external and any suggestions of models. Also will I need any software to do this.
I would like to get this done, so when my baby comes I have it all figured out and sont lose that special shot. Thanks to all the help. *** Sorry to hijack, maybe Pro should start a new thread named Phot help and or discussions..LOL
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10-28-2005, 04:07 PM
Does your computer have firewire? If it does, you could get an external burner and it would be hot swappable( you can plug and unplug it with restating the computer). For burners I really like TDK and I just got an LG 16x DVD-R+R/RW,Dual layer burner which seems pretty good. Does your Hi8 camera have firewire? If it does you can upload to your comp direct from the camera. Software is a toughy for me to answer cause all of my work is done on Macs and has been for a long time, so I dont know alot about whats good for PCs software wise. Maybe something from ULEAD, Pinnacle, and Adobe has Premiere elements, which is easier to use than pro but there is still a learning curve.
We already have one Video/Pics forum Just ask away in there. Heres an LG on sale from Tiger Direct: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...4&sku=L49-5004
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10-28-2005, 05:43 PM
Firewire is IEEE 1394. My computer is only 2 1/2 years old and it didn't have it. I bought a card and added it myself. It wasn't expensive and it works well.
"If you cook scallops in a non-stick pan, then they won't stick. That's why they call it NON F@#*$&%G STICK!!!" - Im watching YOU!- roc
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10-28-2005, 05:52 PM
HPa330n Is my computer model number and its about 2 years old or so.
A gray wire came with my camercorder, it looks like a a usb plug on one end and then a plug to go into the camera on the other
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10-28-2005, 06:16 PM
cemeb4dk: your model does not come with firewire, but you have 3 PCI slots available so you can pick up a firewire PCI card for cheap and install yourself. The grey cable is indeed your USB cable. Firewire transfer info at a higher speeds compaired to USB and USB2 and is on everything now a days from IPODs to Digital cameras.
For example: http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...=%2D300+%2D128
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10-28-2005, 06:19 PM
True a new camera would net you firewire and a pci card w/ firewire interface would allow you to upload the data. Just bring your cameras tomorrow. I'll figure out how to get you setup.
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10-28-2005, 09:12 PM
Thanks for the help. I unfortunately will not be at the bash, I work every other weekend, and this is my weekend to work.
SO know I am really lost. LOL So I can use the USB port instead of the firewire. Obviously its slower, but if its just a matter of minutes I am not to worried about it. But if we are talking dial up vs cable speeds then I will get one. I just need someone to tell me what exactly to get. Thanks for the help and patience
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