I finally went and purchased the camcorder for my video technology class. I've looked around and read reviews online and finally decided to go with a Sony Mini-DV camcorder from Best Buy. There aren't many Mini-DV options still out there, with most of the camcorders being hard-drive based, flash drive based, or DVD camcorders, but I've been told that I can get uncompressed video downloaded to my computer with a Mini-DV camcorder. The price was the same all over town, so I marched into Best Buy and bought it. Now, once I remember to go get the necessary Firewire (or as Sony calls it, iLink) cable, I can shoot some video and download it for my loyal readers to see. I splurged on a decent tripod, a camera bag, and an extended warranty in case I drop the silly thing (it covers accidental damage), and fortunately the transaction was short and sweet.
Go me!
About Me
- Scott
- I'm a graduate student at the University of North Texas. I should graduate in the spring of 2010 with an MS in Instructional Systems Technology. Raised in Fort Worth, I currently live in Euless with my roommate and dear friend Karen. All writings posted on this blog are copyrighted by me, and all rights are reserved. Anyone who says otherwise is in big, big trouble!
2 comments:
Good for you. I love new technology. And it's fun to play with. The new stuff just amazes me with all the things it can do. I wonder about the guy who sits in the room and says,"You know, we need a ___ that can ___." Hoow do they come up with some of those ideas. Enjoy it!
Love you,
C
Well, the mini-DV is a bit older in terms of camcorder technology, but I read all kinds of negative things about the newer ones and all kinds of good things about mini-DV, so we'll see. :) I haven't even unpacked it yet, but I probably will do that over the weekend.
Hope all of you are well down in sunny Florida!
Love you,
Scott
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