[SEL] wasted video camera

[Listerdiesel]

On 08/07/2008, Bruce Younger <sluggo54 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> "Nawww! I was gonna tape the Edwards engine I restored last year and to my
> disgust the camcorder is totally wasted. AND I ain't a-gonna get another one
> either! Take care - Elden"
>
> Yeah, I got mine out the other day, and it doesn't have a picture on the
> screen, nor will it record one, but it will play back the old tapes.  I'm
> getting tired of buying these things, too, and on reflection - I don't use
> them much.  This one I used on a trip to Hawaii and my daughter's med school
> graduation.  Haven't looked at either tape since just after the events.
> Can't remember using it for much else; has very few hours on it.  I have had
> four, and all have failed after what I consider too little use.

With most still cameras offering some kind of video facility, and even
mobile (cell) phones getting in on the act, it is probably only worth
having a video camera if you want to be able to use all the various
features and functions.

We got our Sony video camera last year and use it a lot at shows and
things like that, but like most devices it needs regular 'walkies' to
keep it fit for purpose. It takes mini-DVD discs.

It takes stills as well, so we now have a still camera that does
videos and a video camera that does stills!

Peter
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