"Geoff" wrote in message
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Hi,

I'm about to replace an old Canon MV300i DV camcorder and would appreciate
any feedback from you people. I really liked the Canon until it just
packed
up and died (as a result of a close encounter with a wooden floor at home)
a
couple of weeks ago and I'm told is uneconomical to repair. As a result I
now have a fist full of Jessops vouchers to fund a replacement.

I would appreciate any comments on a possible replacement. Must have DV
in
and would like analogue to digital pass through as well. I want to stay
clear of Micro MV.

The direct equivalent is the Canon MV600i with 18X optical zoom - should I
pay a bit more and get the MV650i with 22X zoom and a card/still picture
facility (I have a Canon S45 digital camera, so don't really need the
still
photo capability).

If I look at other manufacturers, should I consider the Panasonic NVGS50,
or
go all out and something like the Panasonic NVGS70 with 3 CCD's. Can't
find
much in the way of reviews on the Pana NVGS70 - any one got one?? What is
it like??

Any thoughts on the Sony's, for example the TRV33 or PC105??

Any advice gratefully received.

Geoff

I have the Canon MV600i and I wish I'd got the 650i so I could use the
memory card/still facility. I also have a Canon A40 digital camera but the
extra zoom on the DV camera would be useful for some close ups.

The motor noise is picked up by the mic but, like you, I edit it out with
voice over or background music. I have also bought a couple of cheap
microphones from Maplin. One is a stereo mic and the other is a tie-clip
mic which I can clip onto the carrying strap if I ever need to record total
silence or give a commentary. I also intend to use it to record the noise
that my badgers make when they eat. I shall pass the cable through the
window and clip it on their food bowl.

--
Dave Hall, Llangwm, Pembrokeshire.
Web:- www.daviv.com Videos of badgers and foxes on our patio
and birds inside a nestbox.

"Geoff" wrote in message
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My wife has got her eye on a Canon MV6iMC, I think it's a bit too small
though??

Been and had a look at a Sony TRV22 - seemed nice, any thoughts??

For only a few bucks more, you can get the TRV38 which has a larger body,
3.5 inch LCD, DV-in enabled, and manual focus ring, to name a few of the
features.

"Geoff" wrote in message
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My wife has got her eye on a Canon MV6iMC, I think it's a bit too small
though??

Been and had a look at a Sony TRV22 - seemed nice, any thoughts??

Someone posting here a few months back regretted getting a mv6i because of
its terrible picture in low light. So you should probably avoid.
TRV22 is not a bad cam.


E.'

"Geoff" wrote in message
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can't find a trv38??

Is it a UK camera??


"Ron" wrote in message
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"Geoff" wrote in message
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My wife has got her eye on a Canon MV6iMC, I think it's a bit too
small
though??

Been and had a look at a Sony TRV22 - seemed nice, any thoughts??

For only a few bucks more, you can get the TRV38 which has a larger
body,
3.5 inch LCD, DV-in enabled, and manual focus ring, to name a few of the
features.





If you mean is it distributed in the UK? That, I don't know. It is here in
the States.

"Ron" wrote in message ...

"Geoff" wrote in message
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can't find a trv38??
Is it a UK camera??

If you mean is it distributed in the UK? That, I don't know. It is here in
the States.

So why would you suggest a US model to someone asking in to a UK newsgroup?
Surely you know that model numbers vary from region to region. For obvious
reason like NTSC/PAL differences.

loz

"Ron" wrote in message ...
loz wrote:
"Ron" wrote in message
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"Geoff" wrote in message
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can't find a trv38??
Is it a UK camera??

If you mean is it distributed in the UK? That, I don't know. It is
here in the States.

So why would you suggest a US model to someone asking in to a UK
newsgroup? Surely you know that model numbers vary from region to
region. For obvious reason like NTSC/PAL differences.

On the possibility that it IS sold over there. And if it is, it would most
likely be in PAL format.
And as such would be a different model then wouldnt it?

Some models are offered in both countries, others are not. I don't know
which are. I merely mentioned a model I thought might be available. DO YOU
know which models are available in both countries?
Well I DO know that NTSC and PAL models do not share the same model number

Also, there are other
posters from US here not just limeys. Got it?

Got what?

Loz

On Fri, 18 Jul 2003 14:12:21 GMT, "Ron" allegedly wrote:

Also, there are other
posters from US here not just limeys. Got it?

The intended distribution and the charter, make this a UK based newsgroup.
But thanks for the name calling. That's just what we need more of in
here. :-(

- Dave.