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Camcorder vs. iPhone

Hey all!

I was thinking as newlyweds it might be fun to start videotaping our adventures with a real camcorder but my husband seems a little hesitant.  He feels I could just record on my iphone but I'm sure the quality and sound would be much better for a camcorder.  What do you guys think?

It is worth the investment to get a nice camera?   

Re: Camcorder vs. iPhone

  • iPhone records 720p (progressive) QuickTime h.264 codec file. Only issue is space is limited on an iPhone and microphone is non directional like a camera. You can get a fliphd camera with removable media that will pick up better audio  and record the same hd quality. 
  • When DH found out were were pregnant with DS back in 2009, we went out to Best Buy and bought a Sony hand-held camera (and a case)...it was several hundred dollars, but we thought we "needed" it as it is something most parents have.

    It's been a waste. We never use it. Ever. Okay hardly ever. Maybe we use it 1-2 times per year.

    The thing is, our much smaller point and click camera, also by Sony (Cyber Shot, 7.2 megapixels, with a Carl Zeiss lens), records video too. THAT camera goes wherever we go all the time and it records a lot of stuff for us. We got it in 2008 and we are just now getting to need to buy a new battery for it.

    If I had a do-over, I'd skip the hand held camera and save the cash.

  • I agree. I have a digital video camera that i barely use. the iphone does just fine....and its typically easier to transfer/edit/share quickly.

    As long as you have a backup system to store the files (dropbox or some other external hard drive, burn to yearly DVDs, etc), you should be fine with space.

  • imagegymbugmj2k:

    I agree. I have a digital video camera that i barely use. the iphone does just fine....and its typically easier to transfer/edit/share quickly.

    As long as you have a backup system to store the files (dropbox or some other external hard drive, burn to yearly DVDs, etc), you should be fine with space.

     

    so long as you are not using 4g to upload media which would take for ever and a day. Limited space regardless compared to a $149 flip cam hd which takes a smart media disc. Easy to switch out on the fly. Most people fill their phone up with media and never remove data. The ability to quickly remove and replace space could be a concern. I still recommend flip cam. Uni directional mic is on board as well you can't beat the price of the cheep camera that's easier to replace than a $500 phone. 

  • I spent about $200 on a camcorder about a month ago to tape my daughter dancing with her drill team. The sound is much clearer that on my phone, and the zoom is great! It wasn't a huge investment (and I wouldn't spend much more than I did because the technology just keeps getting better), but to me the quality is well worth the price, Also, now I don't have to worry about filling up my phone and having it stop recording at a crucial moment or not having the space when I want to catch something spur of the moment!
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