Series LXI VHS Camcorder value?

dr1115

I have an old probably at least mid 90s Series LXI VHS Camcorder in the basement with all the components (Carrying case microphone, etc). It's basically a tv news style camcorder that takes VHS tapes. Anybody know if anything like this has any value at all? It's in Good condition I'd say not great at all but good.
Don't be ignorant to the obvious. I know people don't use those anymore I was thinking for the value as a collectible if it is. And somebody who actually knows.

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Trash it. As no one caries VHS tapes any more, and no one uses a VHS VCR on their TV any more, it will be of little use to anyone. Your cell phone takes better quality movies than a 20 year old VHS camera. I did find an online auction for a similar camera. The starting bid was $1. There were no bids on the product. http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Series-LXI-VHS-Camcorder-13207811.html

What camcorder is best value for the quality?

Pamela

I would like to purchase for family use....vacations, new baby, sports. I would like HD.
Is Flip good for TV viewing? Want to watch clearly on TV and computer.

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You can consider buying
Flip Ultra Camcorder 2nd Generation, 120 Minutes ..
Easy-to-use, pocket-sized camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom
Captures 120 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 4 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch FlipShare software
Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, and upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace
Large 2-inch color LCD screen to play back and delete videos
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00280M1FC?ie=UTF8&tag=bdd-linking-005-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00280M1FC

Flip MinoHD Camcorder 2nd Generation, 2 Hours
All-new MinoHD is the world's sleekest HD camcorder
Captures 120 minutes of stunning HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory; no additional memory needed
Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch pre-loaded FlipShare software
FlipShare software makes it easy to email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still-image snapshots
Large, 2-Inch anti-glare color display to play back and delete videos
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002R5AM7C?ie=UTF8&tag=bdd-linking-005-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002R5AM7C

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Which brand mini camcorder is tops for performance/value + very cost effective please?

TuityFruit

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We bought this mini-camcorder for our daughter for Christmas...


http://www.target.com/Aiptek-P-HD-Camcorder/dp/B001G70RRW/sr=1-1/qid=1230548077/ref=sr_1_1/183-0280896-4005658?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Aaiptek&page=1

We found it at Target for $120 and bought a 4GB flash card for another $25.

The user interface is a little odd at first, but once you figure out what the designers had in mind, it's pretty simple. It takes stills, varying qualities of video, it has night-vision mode, can be used as a voice recorder, and I think it has an MP3 player built in.

We havn't uploaded anything to the PC yet, so I don't know how that will all go down. It comes with a disk/program but I'm gonna let Windows Media and Picasa have first crack at it.

For the price, all seems well so far.

Best value beginner movie camera?

Miles

I'm gonna start making movies soon, mainly cultural documentaries in other countries, and I need a new hd camera, I want something that looks professional, like an xf305, but that's for looks I'm not too worried, performance is my priority, a camera with good focus is good, when I'm not doing documentaries il probably it for skate videos and holiday videos, apart from that I need basics like sd recording because tapes are to much hassle but that's pretty much a modern default anyway so yeah

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HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras interpolate the video, which means of every 25 frames of video, 4 or 5 frames are taken by the lens assembly; the other frames in between these are filled in by the camcorder inner circuitry, thus giving you not true video. It looks like this -one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, from front to back of the video. Near impossible to edit, even when you have the Multi port processor computer with the big 1GB Graphics card and a Sound card that is required to edit, view, watch and work with the files these camcorders produce.

Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording Consumer Level HD Camcorder and DSLR Cameras, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes â four different times advertised as maximum record time for some Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders and DSLR Cameras or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.

MiniDV is currently the most popular format for consumer digital camcorders. MiniDV camcorders are typically more affordable than their HDD and DVD counterparts. Each MiniDV tape will typically hold an hour of footage at normal recording speed and quality. MiniDV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while your on vacation. There are literally hundreds of MiniDV camcorders available; both in standard and high-definition. And add the fact that to get a HD camcorder that could produce better video quality footage, one would have to spend in excess of $3500 for that camcorder that could produce higher quality video

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hv40#Overview

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Whats fair market value for this Panasonic AG-100 camcorder?

Butch

I have an AG-100 Panasonic Camcorder Pro-line which works perfectly from around circa 1981- complete with carrying case and extra batteries and looking to find someone in the know who can tell me what a fair market value would be now! I understand someone pseudoname in here by Lare can help so please>>

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Ok, i remember the AG-100 "reporter". It was Panasonics first attempt at a VHS professional camcorder. it was widely sold to Universities and Schools that typically buy upscale, durable equipment. It would not have much value now, except possibly as a collectible if you have the complete package. the main problem with the AG-100 was it came out before Panasonic got its CCD license from RCA (1984) and has a tube imager. RCA was so impressed with Panasonic's VHS camcorder that besides granting them a CCD license, they partnered, along with Ampex to make the first broadcast camcorders. Panasonic built the decks, RCA supplied the CCDs and Ampex had sales access to the broadcast market. Panasonic called theirs M (for Masushita, parent company of Panasonic) RCA was Hawkeye (for the CCD imager) and Ampex was Recam. it used ordinary VHS tape but ran at a higher speed. It was not a hit. Sony came out with Betacam a year later and was very successful even though it did not have a CCD license at first.

The Panasonic Pro-line "reporter" series was very successful, the best selling was the AG450, its first S-VHS unit, which i liked except for the poor audio. it was mono linear track only. The pro-line combined economy with good quality optics and features.

Top price now would probably be $50.

need help knowing the value of my camcorder?

danylle po

This is what is written on the camcorder:

Sony
Carl Zeiss
Vario Tessar
Optical 20x
800x digital zoom
DCR-HC21 NTSC

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No one can even venture a guess without knowing the model #.

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What is the best type of Camcorder to use?

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Mist Singu

I need a good quality camcorder for shooting videos. What kind should I use and how much? Thanks.

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What other requirements do you have?

What environmental conditions do plan to be under - or do you want to plan for as many conditions as possible? Poor lighting? High audio levels? Commercial, prosumer or home-video?

What kind of quality are you expecting?

What is your budget?

Will you be editing? What with (application) and on (computer)?

Overall, in the consumer space, the Canon HV30 and HV40 are probably the best value and most flexible, but assume your computer has a firewire port and your editing software can deal with HDV format video. The HF S series for tapeless - they are flash memory based are next in line.

Then the "prosumers"... Sony HDR-FX1000 and HDR-FX7...

The the Pros... Canon XH and XLH series, Sony HVR-Z1, Z5, Z7; Panasonic AG-DVX and HVX series; JVC GY series... there are many more, but this is a good starting point...

Pocket cams up to about $250.
Consumers up to about $1,200
Prosumers up to about $3,000
Pro... above that.

Mics? Cases? Tripods? Video lights?

What is a good camcorder to begin with?

G.S.

I am looking for a camcorder to begin making videos. Are there any MiniDV camcorders that have a USB cable to connect to a computer? What are some good quality brands? What are the best prices that are low?

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MiniDV is a good choice, but USB is only used to transfer stills or for video streaming, which is very low quality. You'll need to capture the video via firewire rather than USB - if your PC hasn't already got one you'll need to install a firewire card. They're cheap, easy to install and readily available. You'll also need a firewire cable.

Sony, Canon, JVC and Panasonic all make good camcorders. Prices will depend on where you are and what sort of deals you can get. MiniDVs are very good value though, because flash memory and HDD camcorders are thought to be "sexier".

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