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11-18-2007, 07:14 PM

ralper

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Digital Camcorders

I'm looking to buy a digital camcorder. I want high def, hard drive unit. So far I'm leaning towards the Sony HDR-SR8.

I want a small, lightweight unit. I want to be free from tapes and dvd.

Any suggestions and/or advice would be appreciated.

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11-19-2007, 03:38 AM

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Subscribing to this - if I can't resurrect my current one (doesn't seem to play back, though it still records), I may be in the market too...

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11-19-2007, 06:11 AM

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July report, ConsumerReports: Best value among hard-drive camcorders:

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11-19-2007, 03:22 PM

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I think Rob is looking for High Def. That Panny unit is SD.

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11-19-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SheDrivesIt,Nov 19 2007, 07:22 PM

I think Rob is looking for High Def. That Panny unit is SD.

That's correct. I'm looking for High Def.

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11-22-2007, 05:55 PM

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Here's a question. I am considering the Sony HDR-SR8. Can the video recorded on this camera be played back on a conventional (not High Def) TV?

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11-22-2007, 06:37 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ralper,Nov 22 2007, 06:55 PM

Here's a question. I am considering the Sony HDR-SR8. Can the video recorded on this camera be played back on a conventional (not High Def) TV?

With my Sony HDR-HC7 (High Def tape model) you can hook up to a SD television using component (audio & video cable) or with S-video connections. You do have to go into the menu and adjust for the aspect ratio you want.

I haven't done it but that is what the book says!!

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11-26-2007, 07:04 AM

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Hey Rob, today is Cyber Monday. Maybe the unit you wnat is at one of the stores listed on this cite:

www.cybermonday.com

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11-26-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Legal Bill,Nov 26 2007, 11:04 AM

Hey Rob, today is Cyber Monday. Maybe the unit you wnat is at one of the stores listed on this cite:

www.cybermonday.com

Actually I bought the HDR-SR7 yesterday from B & H Photo via the internet. I got a very good price and free shipping.

I didn't want to wait until today, Cyber Monday. I just didn't want to deal with the crowds on the internet, and I didn't want to get up extra early for the special promotions.

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