Which Camcorder

safe as houses · 01-13-2010, 11:49 AM

For making how to/instructional dvd,s what camcorder would you purchase.

Tools For IM · 01-13-2010, 11:52 AM

If you're not looking at much camera movement (i.e. camera on tripod and no panning/etc.) then get that Flip Mino HD. It's awesome!

safe as houses · 01-13-2010, 11:57 AM

That would be ideal, thats all im looking for is a camcorder for use on a tripod, I want to video myself explaining how to use a certain product.

perryny · 01-13-2010, 11:59 AM

If you're doing any recording outdoors, make sure that the camcorder you get has a mic input.

garyv · 01-13-2010, 11:59 AM

I 2nd the Flip Mino HD. I have one w/ a miniature tripod that I sit right on the desk in front of me. Picture quality is superb and you can't beat the price.

TJ Cox · 01-13-2010, 12:19 PM

For simplicity, easy of use and price you can't beat something like the Flip.

For a higher quality, great color and HD but yet still affordable- I would go Canon.
You can pick one up for $400 -$500 on the web.

Really depends on your price range and if you're picky about video like me.

garyv · 01-13-2010, 12:22 PM

YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

Peter Bestel · 01-13-2010, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perryny

If you're doing any recording outdoors, make sure that the camcorder you get has a mic input.

Got to agree here - the built-in mic of the flip isn't fantastic, however, if you go for the Kodak Zi8 then you get an external mic option.

Video man and Traffic Geyser dude, Mike Koenigs did a review on his blog

Traffic Geyser: Search Rankings, Leads & Traffic for Your Business Blog Archive Kodak Zi8 HD High-Def Video Camera Review for Under $150

Peter

Jacer · 01-13-2010, 01:48 PM

I have been working all week with my new Kodak Zi8. As mentioned, it does have an external mic which you have to have if you want good quality audio in you video. I highly recommend this camcorder if you are looking for entry level equipment that wont crush your bank account.

ArnelRicafranca · 01-13-2010, 01:48 PM

I recommend Canon HV30. It is very affordable and produce high quality DVDs.

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safe as houses HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 375 Thanks: 30 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Which Camcorder For making how to/instructional dvd,s what camcorder would you purchase.

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Tools For IM Complete tools...for IM! War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 52 Thanks: 17 Thanked 24 Times in 8 Posts Social Networking	Re: Which Camcorder If you're not looking at much camera movement (i.e. camera on tripod and no panning/etc.) then get that Flip Mino HD. It's awesome!

01-13-2010, 11:57 AM	#3
safe as houses HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 375 Thanks: 30 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Which Camcorder That would be ideal, thats all im looking for is a camcorder for use on a tripod, I want to video myself explaining how to use a certain product.

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perryny Rob Perry - Computer Guy War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 378 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 196 Thanked 77 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Which Camcorder If you're doing any recording outdoors, make sure that the camcorder you get has a mic input.

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garyv Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: , , . Posts: 1,757 Thanks: 498 Thanked 1,043 Times in 466 Posts	Re: Which Camcorder I 2nd the Flip Mino HD. I have one w/ a miniature tripod that I sit right on the desk in front of me. Picture quality is superb and you can't beat the price.

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TJ Cox Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 62 Thanks: 9 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Which Camcorder For simplicity, easy of use and price you can't beat something like the Flip. For a higher quality, great color and HD but yet still affordable- I would go Canon. You can pick one up for $400 -$500 on the web. Really depends on your price range and if you're picky about video like me.

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Jacer Offline Marketer War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 507 Thanks: 68 Thanked 125 Times in 80 Posts Contact Info	Re: Which Camcorder I have been working all week with my new Kodak Zi8. As mentioned, it does have an external mic which you have to have if you want good quality audio in you video. I highly recommend this camcorder if you are looking for entry level equipment that wont crush your bank account.
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ArnelRicafranca Affiliate Marketer War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 90 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 5 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Which Camcorder I recommend Canon HV30. It is very affordable and produce high quality DVDs.