Some questions for your vid. Pros

[ComputaDorka]

Hi,
I want to buy a Video Camera and use it to take family videos and download to computer and burn on CD but also want capablity to record to VHS.

What camera should I get?(Model,Digital/Non??)

Is firewire the way to go?

Is Win2k compatible?

What Vid. Editing/Capture software is the best??

I appreciat any help

[Scuba]

Originally posted by ComputaDorka:
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What camera should I get?(Model,Digital/Non??)

A- Any Sony model will Do al slong as it is a DV model. We use the VX1000 and it is more then Gr8. (We also got today a new Panasonic DVC Pro 700 - if your budget alow you <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> )

Is firewire the way to go?

A- Yes - unless you are willing to upgrade to a card with DV as well as Analog that have Real Time options.

Is Win2k compatible?

A- More then compatible. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">
W2K is the way to go when editing Video !!

What Vid. Editing/Capture software is the best??

A- the BEST ??? (Fire by Descreat)
What you will need is Ulead Media Studio 6 or Adobe Premier 6.

I appreciat any help</STRONG>

I come to serve <IMG SRC="smilies/cool.gif" border="0">

[ComputaDorka]

Now thats what I call service.

Scuba you are the MAN!

Thanks

[Missing Digit]

Scuba - Let me kmow if you ever have any problems with either yuor VX-1000 or DVC-700. I have worked on both a while now. Is your DVC-700 Completely Panasonic or is the back by some some else? We used Panasonic fronts with sony DC50 backs. Worked out really well. Enjoy!

To keep in step with the thread, I agree with Scuba on all the above. I do find that Media Studio Pro has a slightly less learning curve than Premier 6.

[Scuba]

Sorry <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">
Not having a VX1000 but a VX2000E.
Never had any problems.

the Panasonic (700 model)is new to us.
we got it used after using it several times.
we also have a Old 215H that we are working with for the past 3 years. It had a problame the last month but just came back from service and is gr8 as ever.

the AJ-D700E have a Cannon Zoom Lens from the Type that Go in when Zooming so you can put filters on it.