3 Replies Latest reply: Jan 18, 2012 2:26 PM by johnbmx4christ

Mini DV Camcorders

Michael Stehly Jan 16, 2012 9:03 AM

I prefer to use a mini dv camcorder. Unfortunately, my Sony DCR HC52 no longer works. It is very difficult to find any similar cameras. Can anyone recommend one? Presently, I am using a Sony DCR SX85. It saves the video as an MPEG 2 file. When I encode the video, I do not have the same quality as mini dv. I am using Premiere CS3.

1. Re: Mini DV Camcorders

Jim Simon Jan 16, 2012 10:09 AM (in response to Michael Stehly)

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DCR-HC52-Handycam-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B00123Q8VY
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Michael Stehly Jan 16, 2012 10:39 AM (in response to Jim Simon)

Thank you for your response. I have checked out Amazon and other sites. I am interested in a new Sony DCR HC52. I orginally paid $249 for mine. These other sites want over $400 for a new one. I found one at LLoyd's Cameras. It was only $215. However, they want $90 to ship it.
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johnbmx4christ Jan 18, 2012 2:26 PM (in response to Michael Stehly)

just a note. does it have to be sony? this is only a 1 chip camera. there are tons of mini dv's on the net cause nobody wants them anymore. i also love the quality but i am using all 3 chip cams with focus rings, accessories, etc that i got really cheap. for what you want to pay you can get a super upgrade for something used. if you want 1 chip then heck, even canon zr series are under 100 bucks.
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