Mini DV Decks

Rob Lohman · January 15th, 2004, 06:25 AM

Professionals use a "real" tape deck instead of a camcorder if
they need to read tapes. I just use my camera since I don't
have one, yet. Do keep in mind that recording in LP mode can
be a bit dangerious. A lot of cams have trouble reading that.
For the little extra money I'd always shoot in SP mode (which I do)

Paul Colt · January 15th, 2004, 09:55 AM

Yeah I rarely record in LP mode but when I'm doing a really long conference I sometimes have to. As far as the decks go , I would rather pay just 500 for a small camera to use for capturing and editing then 1000 bucks for a full pro deck but hey thats why I'm freelance, I have to be cheap.

Tyge Floyd · February 3rd, 2004, 01:05 AM

If not the camera, then what? Not sure what my options are and would appreciate your input. Thanks.

Edward Troxel · February 3rd, 2004, 08:17 AM

I record in my XL-1 and play back to the computer or VCRs in my Panasonic AG-DV2000 MiniDV Deck. There are several MiniDV decks available but expect prices of $1000+.

Tyge Floyd · February 3rd, 2004, 01:37 PM

I priced a JVC DV camera this morning locally at $389. It's tiny, so my wife and kids will love it. Can anyone see how I could go wrong buying this cheap camera for limited family use and as a playback deck? Sure would save some wear and tear on the high end units, wouldn't it?

Edward Troxel · February 3rd, 2004, 02:39 PM

That will work and many people have gone this route.

Rick Bravo · February 3rd, 2004, 04:05 PM

We have a couple of SONY GVD-1000 decks we use for playback, transfers, logging and field use. Great little units, but quite expensive.

David Ho · February 4th, 2004, 04:46 AM

When you guys consider "wear and tear on higher end units." What would you consider as higher-end units? Hmm... I have a GL2, but don't have an additional deck. Am I in trouble?

Michael Middleton · February 4th, 2004, 10:49 PM

Tyge, my brother called me yesterday and said there was a Samsung miniDV at Sears on clearance for $300. I don't know how good Samsung is as a cam, but would think it would function nicely as a deck. I'm considering something along those lines myself.

Michael

Tyge Floyd · February 4th, 2004, 10:57 PM

That's the route I think I'm heading toward.

I can't see using these high dollar cameras for a playback unit.

Sears, huh? I'll check that out. We have a regional Sears clearance center locally. I might run over there and take a peak at what they have.

January 15th, 2004, 06:25 AM	#76
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January 15th, 2004, 09:55 AM	#77
Paul Colt Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 35	Thanxs Rob Yeah I rarely record in LP mode but when I'm doing a really long conference I sometimes have to. As far as the decks go , I would rather pay just 500 for a small camera to use for capturing and editing then 1000 bucks for a full pro deck but hey thats why I'm freelance, I have to be cheap.

February 3rd, 2004, 01:05 AM	#78
Tyge Floyd Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 287	Playback units? Options? If not the camera, then what? Not sure what my options are and would appreciate your input. Thanks. __________________ At full draw, Tyge Floyd

February 3rd, 2004, 01:37 PM	#80
Tyge Floyd Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 287	I priced a JVC DV camera this morning locally at $389. It's tiny, so my wife and kids will love it. Can anyone see how I could go wrong buying this cheap camera for limited family use and as a playback deck? Sure would save some wear and tear on the high end units, wouldn't it? __________________ At full draw, Tyge Floyd

February 3rd, 2004, 04:05 PM	#82
Rick Bravo Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 574	We have a couple of SONY GVD-1000 decks we use for playback, transfers, logging and field use. Great little units, but quite expensive. __________________ "The future ain't what it used to be." Yogi Berra. www.rbravo.com

February 3rd, 2004, 08:17 AM	#79
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	I record in my XL-1 and play back to the computer or VCRs in my Panasonic AG-DV2000 MiniDV Deck. There are several MiniDV decks available but expect prices of $1000+.

February 3rd, 2004, 02:39 PM	#81
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	That will work and many people have gone this route.

February 4th, 2004, 04:46 AM	#83
David Ho Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 354	When you guys consider "wear and tear on higher end units." What would you consider as higher-end units? Hmm... I have a GL2, but don't have an additional deck. Am I in trouble? __________________ "Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film."

February 4th, 2004, 10:49 PM	#84
Michael Middleton Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Paris, TX Posts: 71	Tyge, my brother called me yesterday and said there was a Samsung miniDV at Sears on clearance for $300. I don't know how good Samsung is as a cam, but would think it would function nicely as a deck. I'm considering something along those lines myself. Michael

February 4th, 2004, 10:57 PM	#85
Tyge Floyd Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 287	That's the route I think I'm heading toward. I can't see using these high dollar cameras for a playback unit. Sears, huh? I'll check that out. We have a regional Sears clearance center locally. I might run over there and take a peak at what they have. __________________ At full draw, Tyge Floyd