Video camera less than 20K

**Jun aka Pekto** · August 18th, 2007 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by StraightSix

Parang ayaw mo maniwala, ahehe. Sabagay, I've only seen it once. Maybe I just didn't notice that there was a Firewire port.

Oh, don't take it that way. My own wife could be telling me what you're telling me now and I'd still try to cross-reference it. That's just the way I am. I tend to be skeptical of anything unless the evidence is in front of me which is exactly what you just provided. Thanks.

http://resources.jvc.com/Resources/0...T1314-001B.pdf

That looks like a good replacement for my older JVC DVL-510U.

**fourtheboys96** · August 19th, 2007 12:50 AM

ok. starightsix said all of the camcorder models i mentioned have firewire links.

what do i have to check with my laptop to make sure it can accomodate the cables?

what i have noticed in my laptop is it has USB ports, PCI (???) slot and those slots for old mouse and keyboards (6 holes/pins).

**fourtheboys96** · August 19th, 2007 12:54 AM

can i use the cable of sony cybershot??? one end fits into USB port, the other different end fits into the camera.

or the camcorder includes these 1394 IEEE cables?

**StraightSix** · August 19th, 2007 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by Jun aka Pekto

Oh, don't take it that way. My own wife could be telling me what you're telling me now and I'd still try to cross-reference it. That's just the way I am.

Fair enough. It's not really an issue

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fourtheboys96 - Wala bang firewire port yang laptop mo?

**Bogeyman** · August 19th, 2007 02:11 PM

Mukhang walang Firewire port yung laptop niya.

Originally Posted by fourtheboys96

can i use the cable of sony cybershot??? one end fits into USB port, the other different end fits into the camera.

or the camcorder includes these 1394 IEEE cables?

Check with Panasonic and Canon if they include the IEEE 1394 cables in the package.

Kasi our experience with Sony is, they don't include it in the box; you'd have to buy the cable separately (ang daya talaga).

**fourtheboys96** · August 19th, 2007 11:08 PM

mukang walang firewire port etong laptop eh. mejo luma na din kasi.

upon further inspection wala pa din hehehe (bakasali lang)

from what i've sa net, yung cable na kelangan ko is iba dun sa standard USB.

i guess i just have to be ready to shell out additional money for the cable.

i am leaning towards canon. wht do you think?

canon vs sony?

zr830 vs dcr-38

**fourtheboys96** · August 19th, 2007 11:19 PM

another question pala.

what is the best and affordable option if my laptop has no firewire/ilink port?

ok ba yung adapters. mabilis din kaya? what brand is sulit to buy?

tnx a lot. i have learned a lot from you guys!

**StraightSix** · August 20th, 2007 09:49 PM

I haven't tried both models but after a quick google for specs, I'll go with the Sony. The Canon is a bit shaky on zooms, and under low-light conditions, the Sony is better.

The DCR-HC38's USB port is only for streaming videos - if you want to transfer videos recorded on tape you have to use the firewire port. With the ZR830, you may use the USB port for transfering videos, but from what I've read, only those recorded on the memory card. So for transfering videos from tape, it still has to use the firewire port. But of course, nothing beats a personal demo of the units to check out yourself. Or at least a google on the models' reviews and downloading the manuals.

And (to add to your concern) if your laptop doesn't have a firewire port, there's the possibility that the USB port might not even be USB 2.0. The older USB standard is way slower.

Bottom line is - whichever you choose, you may have to spend on an adaptor card for firewire. Better yet, a firewire card with USB 2.0 ports.

HTH.

**fourtheboys96** · August 21st, 2007 11:18 AM

yes i'm leaning towards Sony after considering the low light performance.

i've read some reviews on sony dcr-hc38. some not that good but i'm expecting that since the model i'm eyeing is near entry level.

ika nga you get what what you pay for. but i think i'll be satisfied with it considering that it is just for home use.

re: firewire/ilink adapaters, i'll make sure that i get the right one.

**fourtheboys96** · August 21st, 2007 11:26 AM

yes i'm leaning towards Sony after considering the low light performance.

i've read some reviews on sony dcr-hc38. some not that good but i'm expecting that since the model i'm eyeing is near entry level.

ika nga you get what what you pay for. but i think i'll be satisfied with it considering that it is just for home use.

re: firewire/ilink adapaters, i'll make sure that i get the right one.