Posted by Mr. Tapeguy on 07/01/06 02:54

riclanders@gmail.com wrote:



> I don't agree with this. The kind of response I got is really not as
> helpful as a direct answer would have been. I gave a price and what I'd
> be using the camera for. With a little thought anyone responding should
> have concluded I was new at this so have no idea what features I
> require -- thus the reason why I'm asking the question.

Rare is he who only wants to be "sold" and often I'm accused of trying
to do just what your asking. Most people don't want that.

What is "best?" What criteria are used to decide that? Not everyone
uses camcorders the same way. Each one has advantages and
disadvantages (usually) and what is preferred by one videographer is
not the same for another; otherwise everyone with $1500 to spend would
own the SAME camera. (car, bed, dog, yadda yadda yadda)

I like Macintosh computers personally. If I say they're "the best" at
a particular price point what kind of response do you think I'll get?
(LOL and usually do even when I add "but PCs have certain advantages
and many people prefer them).

> A person asks a direct question, you give him a direct answer. That's
> the simplest way to be helpful. And I go out my way to make this point
> so that future newbys won't get jerked around when they need some quick
> answers.

Most newbies I find want to learn and understand the craft. If someone
wants NOTHING other than the bottom line then he/she would be better
off calling a store and asking for the camcorder in the $1500 range
they sell most of - not asking for any kind of qualitative judgment.

Craig

http://www.pro-tape.com
> Oh, besides the GL-1 which is considered a fine camera for wedding
> work, I've since discovered there are several others in that price
> range or just above it.
>
> ricland

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