I'd recommend something that records to digital media (SD cards, hard drive) rather than tape. SD Cards allow for variable data rates (constant quality), allowing data rates to increase (reduced compression) during high activity. Tape driven cameras have constant data rates, meaning when things within the frame (including the background) are moving, the whole picture degrades.
I learned that the hard way.

Eric

On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 4:57 PM, keith smith <klsmith2020@yahoo.com> wrote:


Hi,

I'm looking for a digital camcorder that has frame stabilization and a battery life of at least 2, and a tripod adapter.  Non-digital zoom would be good also.

I will be using this for YouTube mostly however I need it to have good frame stabilization because I will more than likely be using it while moving and will need to be able to pan left to right or maybe 180 degrees.

I will try to use a tripod, more than likely I will be recording while moving and recording people and cars in motion.

It has been years since I have bought a camcorder, so any and all suggestions, to include gotchas,  are appreciated.   Thank you in advance!

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Keith Smith


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