[Fot] [RTR] Camcorder

[rjl6n at cstone.net]

if you want some really good, powerful but easy
to use software, look at the offerings by Pinnacle
(Studio Ultimate is what I have).  It really is
professional quality video editing at a reasonable
price.  I do know some folks who use it for editing
commercial videos.

John

On Mon, December 21, 2009 10:48 am, Scott McCombe wrote:
> Chip,
>
> Consumer Reports has a fairly good coverage of video camcorders on their
> web site.  Last year, I bought the Canon mini DVD one they recommended.
> I am not as thrilled with having to manage the DVDs as I thought I might
> be, but it is nice having that hard copy for later reference.  It adds
> the one step of checking available space, switching disks, and processes
> that you don't have to consider when using a hard drive or memory
> recording camera.
>
>
>
> Check on whether you have a good compatibility with video editing
> software.  I don't think the Canon came with enough software to do the
> kind of editing one usually want to do, s you may need something in
> addition to the base software.  My daughter insists that using her Mac
> makes video a snap, whereas using Media Creator on my Vista PC is a
> laborious process.
>
>
>
> I do like the low light capability of the canon and it has done
> everything as promised.
>
>
>
> Buy an extra battery and keep it charged and ready.
>
>
>
> Scott McCombe, PMP
>
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>
>
> "In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity."
>
> Albert Einstein
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>
>
> From: rtr-bounces at richmondtriumphregister.com
> [mailto:rtr-bounces at richmondtriumphregister.com] On Behalf Of Chip
> Collingwood
> Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 12:15 PM
> To: bluebirds; Friends of Triumph; Richmond Triumph Register; Mark
> Palmer
> Subject: [RTR] Camcorder
>
>
>
> Hey,
>
>
>
> Good morning all (almost afternoon),
>
>
>
> I was hoping for some wisdom from all in the know1
>
>
>
> I am interested in purchasing a camcorder and using it for a dual
> purpose. I would like to take the normal video of the kids and family
> and also have the ability to use it in the race car for track events as
> an in car feedback device.
>
>
>
> Please let me know your experiences if any and opinions of which media
> is best, what features are good to have, reliability, input port for a
> bullet cam, stabilization...etc....if a particular product is
> recommended.  Should I have (2) dedicated video setups for both
> interests?
>
>
>
> Thanks for your time.
>
>
>
>
>
> Chip Collingwood
>
> 69 TR6 Eprod
>
> 71 2dr 510 Vintage
>
>
>
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