Novice here; Good camera for me? at DVinfo.net

Steve Tenuto · November 22nd, 2006, 02:37 PM

Hey guys... sorry if this is in the wrong spot.

Over the past few months I've been getting into video editing and have been using my buddy's camcorders and my canon SD600's video function. Well, the time has come to where I kinda want my own. I'll be doing a lot of skiing videos and the like; a lot of outdoors stuff.

What's the best camera for $400 for my uses? Oh, and I want MiniDV.

Thanks.

Chris Harris · November 22nd, 2006, 05:57 PM

I'd recommend the Canon Elura 100. Inexpensive, compact, and good quality.

Steve Tenuto · November 22nd, 2006, 08:30 PM

I was looking at the Panasonic PV-GS180 as it is priced at 419 bucks on newegg.com. It has 3xCCD 1/6". How does the Elura compare to this? I'm aware that the Elura is much cheaper than this Panasonic.

Thanks.

November 22nd, 2006, 02:37 PM	#1
Steve Tenuto New Boot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sandpoint, Idaho Posts: 6	Novice here; Good camera for me? Hey guys... sorry if this is in the wrong spot. Over the past few months I've been getting into video editing and have been using my buddy's camcorders and my canon SD600's video function. Well, the time has come to where I kinda want my own. I'll be doing a lot of skiing videos and the like; a lot of outdoors stuff. What's the best camera for $400 for my uses? Oh, and I want MiniDV. Thanks.

November 22nd, 2006, 05:57 PM	#2
Chris Harris Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 487	I'd recommend the Canon Elura 100. Inexpensive, compact, and good quality.

November 22nd, 2006, 08:30 PM	#3
Steve Tenuto New Boot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sandpoint, Idaho Posts: 6	I was looking at the Panasonic PV-GS180 as it is priced at 419 bucks on newegg.com. It has 3xCCD 1/6". How does the Elura compare to this? I'm aware that the Elura is much cheaper than this Panasonic. Thanks.