Digital Video Cameras
 

I've been looking at getting one recently - kind of decided on one of the JVC mini DV ones. It appears however that they dont come with any software for video editing.

Which software should i go for? I want to do all the standard editing stuff and burn it onto a CD (not a DVD) so it can be played back on a normal DVD player.

Any recomendations would be appreciated.

Anyone got any opinions on the JVC cameras? Cant remember the model number of the one i want but Currys etc are doing it for £349

[Edited on 7-3-2004 by rockhopper]

I'm not going to pretend to be an expert but do work for Samsung - there was a bit of a clear out of some older stock - VPD31 or 32 I think. They were quite a bit cheaper than you are looking at so check out the spec at www.samsung.co.uk and if its the sort of thing you are looking for, drop me U2U and I'll find out if there are any left and at what price

Paul,

The DSC Mallory video I did was done on Adobe Premier 6.5.

I am only really skimming the surface of what it can do cos it is a very powerful package.

Drop me a mail as I have some more info for you.

Regards, Guy

Hmmm, i hadnt thought about that! More research required i think!

There was loads on this in previous posts. Do a search on the old posts section. Phillip Mace of Highview Electronics has supplied pencil cameras to many of us on the board - superb product and customer service. Check out his website or see OBBC orange ad he regularly places in MCN.

WeeJohnyB

Helmet Cams:
http://www.rfconcepts.co.uk/helmet_cameras.htm
http://www.highviewelectronics.co.uk/ <--- I bought from these guys!!


Digi Cams
http://www.ajelectronics.co.uk <---- I bought a Panasonic from these chaps.



Look for "AV in" to marry them up!

J--

Thanks for all the info guys - what i'm really after though at this stage is info on which editing software i should be looking at.

I've use Pinnacle version 8.
It's pretty easy to use and great fun......when it works. It might just be me but the software seems very unstable. (Much like myself really).

Well i've ended up with Pinnacle Studio version 9 which appears to be a very sophisticated piece of software - its going to take some getting used to i think.
The camera is a JVC GRD70 which has DV in and out and also AV in so i might be thinking about one of those small cameras soon!
Bit of a pain though, after having bought the camera you then have to go out and spend over £100 on software, tapes and a fire wire lead for it!

Has anyone tried the wireless kits? The idea I guess is that you wouldn't need a Camcorder on board.
Wireless kits
Seems ideal for racing. All you need is a lipstick camera and a very small black box (transmitter). Looks like the transmitter can handle up to 4 lipstick cameras.

Then in the paddock you need a receiver and you can watch/record the action on an ordinary TV/VCR. Not too expensive at £93 plus a lipstick camera at £80.

Stop it NOW!!! I've already spent too much money this year!!

Adobe Premiere 6.5 - gotta agree with Guido...I got mine via (Ahem) the internet to experiment with of course as I wanted to try splitting a movie down onto two VCD's....it worked a treat and I was well impressed withthe software..........took forever mind. Good spec PC needed I think.

We will all await your biking efforts !!!

BTW - I think Motrax do camera mounts for bikes, although I remember seeing a good home made tripod that bolted down using the outside of the tank cap !!!

Good luck - Frank

Nice website as well Paul.....just had a look.

As much as I'm an ardent RED DUCATI fan, I must say your ST2 looked good in the Silver/Grey...nice and different.

Frank

It was a funny kind of silver Frank, it had a gold tinge to it although Ducati do call it silver. Polished up nicley and looked good when the flah lit it up.

I must do some more work on my web site, problem is i have changed computers and i cant get my FTP software to work and i dont think i have an image of the site anymore (thanks Windows ME file transfer wizard!!). Its too big to download via dial up now so i'll have to do it at work then save it on my digital camera so i can bring it home.