|
| I'm looking to buy a video camcorder/camera and I'd like to know what dictates how much record time a camcorder is capable of. Does it depend what kind of memory card you buy with it? What are the potential specs on these things? Can I get 1 hour record time? 2 hours? 3 hours? |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
- Posted by regus_patoff (My Page) on Thu, May 29, 08 at 22:55
| Are you talking about a regular camcorder, or a still camera that will do video ? |
|
| I'd like to buy a digital camcorder that can take stills. |
|
- Posted by regus_patoff (My Page) on Fri, May 30, 08 at 14:55
| Some still use tape, some use mini-DVD, some new ones use mini-hard drives. Depending on if you need the new HD (HiDefinition) or standard TV... And depending on if you're going to use it outdoors or indoors (low light) some are better than others with low-light. Most camcorders don't want to mention their Lux (light) rating. I have a JVC 30gb Hard Drive GZ-MG series model that will do 7.5 hrs in the near DVD mode (not Hi Def) and up to 37 (thirty-seven) hours in the VCR quality mode. It's about the size of 3 packs of cigarettes (I don't smoke) The standard battery is 1 hour. 3hr & 5 hr batteries avail on ebay. Not very good in low-light (about 15 lux) Some other camcorders can do 1 lux |
|
| If you're still around Regus_patoff, what is the "Lux" rating and how does the rating work? I'm looking for either a camcorder that does stills or just a digital camera... TIA! |
|
- Posted by regus_patoff (My Page) on Sat, Jun 14, 08 at 11:51
| lux is the amount of light, something like the ISO light ratings of still cameras. They're both confusing... |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Electronics Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.