"Jon Pitt" wrote in message
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First time Camcorder buyer. Is DV-in really that important. I can only
really see myself downloading to PC and storing files on PC or output to
DVD. Read something that makes editing easier with DV-in. Not sure I
understand why.

DVin is great for transfering between cameras, you never know when you may
want to do that.

Also is widescreen and Megapixel worth the extra?? Maybe I would be best
with HC22. No need for analogue in or digital photo on HC32

I have the HC30e and the image quality is top notch, analogue in is good
should you ever have the need to digitise old vhs stuff. I dont use the
photo facility as I have digital SLR setup also.

Any views on these models. As I said I'm a total newbie. Would like
something small enough to snowboard with. Don't know why only looking at
Sony either,. just makes it easier.

You could do worse than go for a Sony. You should be able to snow board with
one easy enough with a helmet mount. I have to seperate helmet setups I use
for skydive filming you can see them here.

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/foru...tatt_id=39554;
http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/foru...tatt_id=39555;
http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/foru...tatt_id=39556;
http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/foru...tatt_id=39557;
http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/foru...tatt_id=34581;
http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/foru...tatt_id=34582;

Every skydive cameraman I know uses a Sony of some description, I can vouch
for mine handling falling through the air at 120mph and standing up to the
opening shock of the parachute.

If I cah help you out setting up kit for a helmet let me know.

Buzz
Thanks in advance for any advice

Jon