Choosing a digital video camera?

[brian]

Im going to start watching out for a good quality video camera for doing some experimental film work with, and then edit on my computer.

Thing is, what sort of pointers should I be looking at? ie, what are the specifications that really matter in terms of quality, and also for home editing use?

I'm not sure what my price range is, but I know that image resolution is going to be pretty high on the list - as high as possible without going too steep on price.

Suggestions as to what features I should be looking for would be great.

[the simpsons]

hi brian the type of quality you should look for on a digital video camera would be:
1.i would suggest the amount of megapixel
2.wheather the video camera takes quality videos
3.what types of things you are looking for on a video camera

hope this helps(sorry if too late posting) wont post like this again

the simpsons

[meanmachine]

one piece of advice is definatly check out on ebay as their are some real top deals.

But make sure its UK spec and that comes with warranty just in case,

I brought mine from there and got a bargain works beautiful.

[Jimdefruit]

brian, for good definition you need to go for HDV which is a high definition format 1280 x 720 progressive or 1080i. You can go higher but cost gets prohibitive.

I have found the most important things for me have been a good optical zoom and image stabilisation. Long distance shots can be taken will ery little camera shake.

There appears to be 3 types of recording medium, dvd, HDD and mini dvtape.