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lionheart Nov 7th 2010 6:12 am
Digital Camcorder Thingummy
 
Her Indoors (see avatar) wants one in order to record the dubious delights of Dubai before we ultimately move to greener pastures, hopefully next summer. They all look the same to me and they all seem to cost Dhs800-1,200. Just found a Samsung going for Dhs250 on souq.com but its about 5 yrs old. Does anybody have any advice on which brands to avoid? Very many thanks.

flares Nov 7th 2010 7:44 am
Re: Digital Camcorder Thingummy
 
Originally Posted by lionheart (Post 8966517)
They all look the same to me and they all seem to cost Dhs800-1,200.
you talkin bout the avatar wife or camcorder now?

lionheart Nov 7th 2010 9:14 am
Re: Digital Camcorder Thingummy
 
Originally Posted by saudiflares (Post 8966623)
you talkin bout the avatar wife or camcorder now?
Please explain this remark.:confused:

Roadking Nov 7th 2010 9:34 am
Re: Digital Camcorder Thingummy
 
Technology on these things change so rapidly don't think it really matters which you buy. We bought Sony a couple of years ago and have used it probably twice.

Bigtaff Nov 7th 2010 10:03 am
Re: Digital Camcorder Thingummy
 
Originally Posted by saudiflares (Post 8966623)
you talkin bout the avatar wife or camcorder now?
That was low mate but I'm rocking in my chair with laughter!!!

lionheart Nov 7th 2010 10:06 am
Re: Digital Camcorder Thingummy
 
Originally Posted by Roadking (Post 8966775)
Technology on these things change so rapidly don't think it really matters which you buy. We bought Sony a couple of years ago and have used it probably twice.
Maybe I can persuade her to stick to her mobile phone instead. It's alot of money to spend.

Bigtaff Nov 7th 2010 10:16 am
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Originally Posted by lionheart (Post 8966827)
Maybe I can persuade her to stick to her mobile phone instead. It's alot of money to spend.
Mobile phones these days have pretty good video functionality on them. My iPhone 4 records in HD (not sure on definition but its HD) so wouldn't bother buying one unless she / you are seriously in to it because it will ,like Roadking said, sit in your drawer for months or years at a time!

Meow Nov 7th 2010 10:20 am
Re: Digital Camcorder Thingummy
 
Do you have an SLR? Most have good video facilities on them these days.

lionheart Nov 7th 2010 10:27 am
Re: Digital Camcorder Thingummy
 
Haven't possessed an SLR for over 15 years. :)

Meow Nov 7th 2010 10:29 am
Re: Digital Camcorder Thingummy
 
Originally Posted by lionheart (Post 8966855)
Haven't possessed an SLR for over 15 years. :)
Whyever not? Way better than a pocket digital.

commander Nov 7th 2010 10:32 am
Re: Digital Camcorder Thingummy
 
Originally Posted by lionheart (Post 8966855)
Haven't possessed an SLR for over 15 years. :)
remember when they were phased out for the SA80. A far inferior weapon

commander Nov 7th 2010 10:33 am
Re: Digital Camcorder Thingummy
 
Originally Posted by lionheart (Post 8966517)
Her Indoors (see avatar) wants one in order to record the dubious delights of Dubai before we ultimately move to greener pastures, hopefully next summer. They all look the same to me and they all seem to cost Dhs800-1,200. Just found a Samsung going for Dhs250 on souq.com but its about 5 yrs old. Does anybody have any advice on which brands to avoid? Very many thanks.
WTF is the avatar wearing? purchased at dragonmart?

Kim67 Nov 7th 2010 11:09 am
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We have digital camcorder (Sony) - it's about nine years old now but still pretty good. We have twenty years of video from everywhere we go, it's amazing how much you forget until you watch a video. We also have a digital SLR which probably gets used at least a couple of times a week. They are invaluable LH, go get one tomorrow.

Madam Medusa Nov 7th 2010 11:15 am
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wow, i thought a video camera was standard kit for anyone with a kid, can't believe you haven't already got one...

MM, xx

commander Nov 7th 2010 11:16 am
Re: Digital Camcorder Thingummy
 
Originally Posted by Madam Medusa (Post 8966906)
wow, i thought a video camera was standard kit for anyone with a kid, can't believe you haven't already got one...

MM, xx
we got one when the little one arrived. We have never used it...


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