"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.

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 am also looking to get a Sony HC39 for its widescreen abilities to replace
a JVC camcorder that had only 6 hours use but is 3 months out of warranty.

The JVC had only DV-out but I have a hard drive DVD recorder so I would copy
the tape via the i-link to the hard drive, edit the movie there and then
burn it onto a DVD.