I have my doubts any of these measure up where it counts... but sure they are handy. Still, they are still expensive for what you (don't) get, IMO.
Anyway, less talk, more sample videos. MiniDV standard-def versus the new breed of HD cheapies. Who will win the 'most impressive cheapie video' honours? MiniDV of course!
like I say, this seems handy... but not much else.
Still, would be interesting to see sample vids under a range of conditions (and changing conditions too), to see how the exposure, focus and white balance systems cope...but I'm not expecting to be amazed.
A MiniDV cam might not be jeans pocketable, but it's definitely jacket pocketable and priced pretty damn close to a lot of these entry-level models.
Long live MiniDV standard definition as long as Panasonic, Canon and Sony are making quality cams at prices so close to these disposables.
The Cobra Tag may help you win that losing battle, acting as a Bluetooth device that attaches to your key ring and connects to your phone, it gives you the opportunity to find the missing item if it's less than 30 feet away.
The most commented posts on Engadget over the past 24 hours.
Now that we've thrown 'em off the trail, use the form below to get in touch with the people at Engadget. Please fill in all of the required fields because they're required.
* F3.2 lens (semi-acceptable low light? forget it)
* 0x optical zoom
* 4x digital zoom
Still rather buy an entry level standard-def MiniDV camcorder offering so much more for so little more (far brighter lens starting at F1.8, 40x+ optical zoom, optional infrared NightShot shooting in Sony model, refined manual controls, good white balance, lossless 16bit/48KHz audio, etc).
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665335432
I have my doubts any of these measure up where it counts... but sure they are handy. Still, they are still expensive for what you (don't) get, IMO.
Anyway, less talk, more sample videos.
MiniDV standard-def versus the new breed of HD cheapies. Who will win the 'most impressive cheapie video' honours? MiniDV of course!
That would totally fit in my pocket...
like I say, this seems handy... but not much else.
Still, would be interesting to see sample vids under a range of conditions (and changing conditions too), to see how the exposure, focus and white balance systems cope...but I'm not expecting to be amazed.
A MiniDV cam might not be jeans pocketable, but it's definitely jacket pocketable and priced pretty damn close to a lot of these entry-level models.
Long live MiniDV standard definition as long as Panasonic, Canon and Sony are making quality cams at prices so close to these disposables.