[dG video]

Is this format basically the same as mini DV? Where as on a Mini DV I can upload all of the footage straight to the computer? Or is there some other odd way of doing it.

http://www.planetomni.com/CAM_SONY_dcm-m1_DTL.shtml

Dan

 

[Total Heckler]

Yeah, it should work the same way.

If you are going to be spending that kind of money get something nicer on eBay.

But that’s just me. I got my Canon GL1 on eBay with a ton of accessories for $1200 shipped.

 

[justsomeguy]

Yeah, it should work the same way.

No, it doesn't work the same way as MiniDV.

-The video is uploaded to your computer via an ethernet cable rather than a firewire cable.

-You are limited to "up to 20 minutes" of footage on a mini disc.

-The format is inherently inferior to MiniDV. It's MPEG2.

There are MUCH better cameras available at lower price points. You can get a compact 3 chip (CMOS) video camera for significantly less. (http://www.pricescan.com/electronics/items/item523718.asp?sid=G5110722)

 

[Echo]

1400 bucks for that thing? You gotta be kidding me.

 

[Total Heckler]

My bad.

I wouldn’t waste my time or money with it.

 

[dG video]

It would be a trade for my Canon Digital Rebel.

I want to get into video so this was my 1st offer yet....

 

[brungeman]

No, it doesn't work the same way as MiniDV.

-The video is uploaded to your computer via an ethernet cable rather than a firewire cable.

-You are limited to "up to 20 minutes" of footage on a mini disc.

-The format is inherently inferior to MiniDV. It's MPEG2.

There are MUCH better cameras available at lower price points. You can get a compact 3 chip (CMOS) video camera for significantly less. (http://www.pricescan.com/electronics/items/item523718.asp?sid=G5110722)

I'm with him... you can get a nice miniDV cam for about half that price! or get a 3chip for that price... if you choose to get a regular miniDV you can get a bunch of nice accessories with the money saved!!! like a wide angle lens, extra batteries, an aux. light, bag and still have money left over!!!