handyploy 0 #1 December 4, 2003 ola, a few months ago i blindly bought a jvc cam for the purpose of upcoming children, which made it possible of using it for freefly&skydive. it's a jvc gr dvx400 and has no dv-in enabled and is not compatible with the user-friendly cameye2 system so editing video with pinnacle is not possible. So i'm fucked. Has anyone tips for buying a reliable and small camcorder? I was thinking of a Sony dcr pc105... or is Canon a better choice? it seems that canon is also compatible with the cameye system... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #2 December 4, 2003 Quotehas no dv-in enabled and is not compatible with the user-friendly cameye2 system so editing video with pinnacle is not possible. So i'm fucked. You don't need dv-in or the use of a CamEye to edit using Pinnacle, or any other editing package. As long as it has dv-out you can export footage to your computer. If you want to put footage back on to the camera then you'll need dv-in. GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handyploy 0 #3 December 4, 2003 i'm sorry gus that's what i ment. i know editing video with dv-out works but bring it back to tape doesn't. that's why i need a new cam. also the cameye function. any suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #4 December 4, 2003 I don't remember ever seeing anyone jump anything other than Sony cameras. I have a PC9 which has been great but, IMHO, the better/more expensive models give noticealby better images. I don't think you'll find many peple who'll recommend anything other than Sony. Like you said, the features you'll actually use regularly are dv-in, dv-out and the lanc port (for the CamEye). I very rarely use any of the bells and whistles on my PC9 so don't be too swayed by any of the extras unless you know they're going to come in useful. People seem to be wary of the new MicroMV format and the smaller lenses that those cameras use. A search for "MicroMV" turns up a few previous discussions. If you're looking to side mount the camera you'll be looking at the upright PC series, if you're looking to top mount it then you might favour the sausage shaped ones (TRV series?). The CamEye's great, well worth it. I'm no expert but I am bored at work. GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #5 December 4, 2003 Sony is by far your best choice, and the PC105 is good. The PC330 is better, but more expensive. Some people are having good experiences with the TRV-22, which is quite innexpensive. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docjohn 0 #6 December 7, 2003 I agree that the Sony PC-105 is a great choice and its affordable (under $700). 2 problems with it though: the lanc port is on the right so if you mount it on the left of your helmet, its a pain to plug in your CamEye (and you'll need a CamEye II) Secondly, the analog a/v output isn't the usually miniplug. It a weird, odd shaped plug for analog output. Works well but makes it a pain to show a quick replay right after a dive. (at our dz we have a tv with the adapter already plugged in ready to go, but I can't use it now) Just my 2 cents Doc http://www.manifestmaster.com/video Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jethers203 0 #7 December 7, 2003 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2953430567&category=20333 This is where I got mine recently and the thing is awesome. No problems at all and everything was brand new. Clint D-24352 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alain 0 #8 December 8, 2003 Quotethe lanc port is on the right so if you mount it on the left of your helmet, its a pain to plug in your CamEye (and you'll need a CamEye II) just like the PC101, not a problem, is it ? (well, not for me and my FFX anyway) QuoteSecondly, the analog a/v output isn't the usually miniplug.... true, this really sux. why do they always need to replace a perfectly good and fairly universal solution ? (as far as we're concerned at least) marketing is a f*#kin' mistery to me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
