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Forum: Hitachi Camcorders 03-12-2005, 07:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,871
Posted By marcjacal
Hello frustrated

I bought a Panasonic DVD recorder that will accept RAM for $200 on E-bay. One of these days I'll sell my old DVD player. Whatever I get for it,that will reduce the cost of the new Panasonic. This...
Forum: Hitachi Camcorders 03-05-2005, 09:58 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 52,990
Posted By marcjacal
I have DV MV580 and no problems.

I do all of my recording on DVD RAM. I use DVD-MovieAlbum SE (Included with camera) to edit via a USB 2.0 port. The editing program makes all of your changes to the DVD RAM while it's still in the...
Forum: Sound and Audio 02-20-2005, 08:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,130
Posted By marcjacal
Thanks, but that justs bring up more questions.

As usual there is great and helpful advise here. I've never considered "audio sample rate". All I do is set the camcorder at extra fine, and away I go.

I made some test recordngs and looked at...
Forum: Hitachi Camcorders 02-16-2005, 03:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 52,990
Posted By marcjacal
Not sure I can help, but...

I have the Hitach 580. I do not have any problems doing basic editing. I record on DVD RAM and using the DVD-Movie Album SE with the camcorder plugged into the USB port, what I do is just divide...
Forum: Sound and Audio 02-16-2005, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,130
Posted By marcjacal
Question Just how high quality can audio be expected?

Hi everyone, I purchased a Hitachi DVD camcorder for a few reasons, but the big one is that I like to record school bands that usually play in gymnasiums. As you can imagine the acoustics are pretty...
Forum: Sound and Audio 12-22-2004, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,986
Posted By marcjacal
Unbalanced?

What do you mean by unbalanced? Sound? or weight?

The little I've heard about it is it's much better than the Sony 908C or 930 mikes.

When you say cheap, do you mean in comparison with higher...
Forum: Sound and Audio 12-12-2004, 07:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,915
Posted By marcjacal
My review of Sony ECM-MS908C & ECM-S930C

I have a Hitachi DZ-MV580A and wanted better quality sound then built in mike for recording school orchestras.

1: Sony ECM-MS908C. Barely noticable, but a slightly more clear sound. Term I would...
Forum: Hitachi Camcorders 11-30-2004, 06:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,171
Posted By marcjacal
Just my $0.02 worth

I'm sort of lazy and want the easy way out. I have the Hitachi MV-580A DVD camcorder. I buy Panasonic RAM discs on E-bay for around 4-5 $ each. Instead of trying to burn on DVD-R so it will play...
Forum: Hitachi Camcorders 11-28-2004, 06:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,669
Posted By marcjacal
I'm not sure this will help, but I have found and...

I'm not sure this will help, but I have found and Hitachi will concur that only Maxell DVD's will work.

I have good success with Panasonic DVD RAM, but any time I want to record on DVD-R, only...
Forum: Sound and Audio 11-25-2004, 07:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,678
Posted By marcjacal
Question How cheap can a good mike be?

I have a Hitachi DZMV-58A and record school bands in gymnasiums. The sound I get so far is no better than my old VHS-C format. Is an external microphone for under $100 (for example the Sony...
Forum: Panasonic 3CCD miniDV with EIS 10-10-2004, 09:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,884
Posted By marcjacal
DVD Vs MiniDV continued

I know this is a forum for Panasonic users, but since my original purchase was a Panasonic PV-GS70, I figure my meager 2 cents worth might be informative to someone.

Here is a update on my...
Forum: Main Buying & General Board 10-10-2004, 09:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 42,585
Posted By marcjacal
Update on my comparison of DVD vs MiniDV

It's been a few weeks and I've played with my camcorder alot, so I think I'm ready for a update. My earlier comments are unchanged with the addition of my disgust over Hitachi (and I think...
Forum: Hitachi Camcorders 09-26-2004, 08:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,171
Posted By marcjacal
Maybe forget about burning onto DVD-R?

Just a thought, but I've been looking into it...
Lots of DVD-RAM players on E-Bay. Also DVD-RAM for camcorders are pretty reasonable too.
I might just forget about burning from RAM to DVD-R and...
Forum: Main Buying & General Board 09-20-2004, 03:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 42,585
Posted By marcjacal
DVD Vs MiniDV

Hello everyone, I said I would give my opinion of whatever camcorder I bought, so here goes. I picked the Hitachi DZ-MV580A over the Panasonic GS 120 and 200 for one reason only and that’s because I...
Forum: Main Buying & General Board 09-06-2004, 07:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 887
Posted By marcjacal
Best On-Line Board I've seen yet

Got to tell you. I've been reading this board for a few weeks now. It's like going to video school. When I finally decide (Panasonic 120 vs. Hitachi DZ-MV580) it'll be definately from one of your...
Forum: Panasonic 3CCD miniDV with EIS 09-06-2004, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,539
Posted By marcjacal
6 Hours to render?

Hello Poncho, the first link on your post above mentions it can take 6 hours to "render" a movie while copying to DVD. I'm not sure what render means. All I want to do is transfer whats on my...
Forum: Panasonic 3CCD miniDV with EIS 09-06-2004, 08:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 790
Posted By marcjacal
Recording to DVD from MiniDV

Can anyone here tell me how much time can be recorded on a DVD from 1 hour of MiniDV in standard mode? Or saying it in other ways, will 1 hour of recording from a MiniDV fit on 1 DVD? Also, any...
Forum: Panasonic 3CCD miniDV with EIS 09-01-2004, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 987
Posted By marcjacal
Pv-200 compared with old Nikon

OK, for those that have been viewing my posts, I will apologize for my earlier blasts at Panasonic. After much reviewing I have decided that they are no "worse" than the completion, and they have...
Forum: Panasonic 3CCD miniDV with EIS 08-29-2004, 03:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,162
Posted By marcjacal
DVD vs MiniDV

Can any one out there help me decide? It appears that the current MiniDV's (120 and 200) have noticeably better video performance than the MD-70, with comparable low light abilities. In theory, the...
Forum: Panasonic 3CCD miniDV with EIS 08-25-2004, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,656
Posted By marcjacal
I am going to amend my criticism of poor web...

I am going to amend my criticism of poor web sites and poor warranty information. The following is a paste from Canon's web site regarding their warranty. If any one can translate this into...
Forum: Panasonic 3CCD miniDV with EIS 08-25-2004, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,656
Posted By marcjacal
I assume it was handled, but it was in pristine...

I assume it was handled, but it was in pristine condition. Not a mark, scratch, fingerprint, anything. Most of the accessories were still in original packaging.

How much could it have been...
Forum: Panasonic 3CCD miniDV with EIS 08-24-2004, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,656
Posted By marcjacal
Will return Panasonic Camcorder

The verdict is in, and it's not good for Panasonic. Bought "almost new" store display PV-GS70. Unit looked perfect with most accessories still in original packaging. First complaint, Zoom Mike is...
Forum: Panasonic 3CCD miniDV with EIS 08-15-2004, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,656
Posted By marcjacal
Question Capabilities of Zoom Mike.

I'm looking for a camcorder that I can use to record a large school band playing in a gymnasium. On one hand I like the zoom mike because I assume it might block out some of the echos and other...
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