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Jesus Medina · May 14th, 2004, 10:39 PM

have any of you have any information on this camera, i want to get as a cheap backup.

Mike Rehmus · May 15th, 2004, 09:40 AM

We have two of these at the local college.

Nice, but quite old DVCam-only camera. That means you get a maximum of 40 minutes of recording time per tape.

The clip-on adapter to allow external microphones and headphones is a bit fragile. If it breaks, all you have is an amateur camera with the microphone on the top, not the front. If it is missing, I seem to remember it costs around $150 to buy a new one.

Make certain you can get batteries for this camera. I seem to remember that they are unique to the camera.

If you can get one inexpensively enough, it probably is a reasonable buy. Otherwise, something like a PC-110 is more useful because you don't need the clip-on adapter.

May 14th, 2004, 10:39 PM	#1
Jesus Medina New Boot Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: chicago,il Posts: 17	sony DCR-PD1 ? have any of you have any information on this camera, i want to get as a cheap backup.

May 15th, 2004, 09:40 AM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	We have two of these at the local college. Nice, but quite old DVCam-only camera. That means you get a maximum of 40 minutes of recording time per tape. The clip-on adapter to allow external microphones and headphones is a bit fragile. If it breaks, all you have is an amateur camera with the microphone on the top, not the front. If it is missing, I seem to remember it costs around $150 to buy a new one. Make certain you can get batteries for this camera. I seem to remember that they are unique to the camera. If you can get one inexpensively enough, it probably is a reasonable buy. Otherwise, something like a PC-110 is more useful because you don't need the clip-on adapter. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!