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Thanks for answering my questions, really appreciate your help guys.
I've been torn on what camcorder to buy after reading many great thoughts/suggestions on this website. Here are some questions:
1. MiniDV - What happens when these other formats (Flash, Hard Drive) start to take over. For instance, say I'm taking video of my son in MiniDV now, and want to be able to watch it 20 years from now. If MiniDV is gone by then, will I not be able to play the video back on a TV (assuming the camera has gone bad by then)? Will my only method be to import the footage into iMovie, and then burn it onto a DVD and store it in a DVD? Or, is there another way to ensure that I will be able to play the MiniDV's in the years after my camera has died.
2. I'm thinking of going Canon, as it seems people have had great success with Mac compatibility. If anyone has used the ZR900, ZR930, or ZR950, I'd love to hear your thoughts. I had thought about the HV20, but I think that's going to be more than what I want to spend.
3. I have an Intel iMac back when they first released the Intel iMacs (January-February of 06 I believe), and haven't updated iLife to one of the newer versions. I assume my old versions of iLife will still be fine for simple movie importing, DVD burning, etc. Also, if I did go with the HV20 for HD footage, my older version of iLife I assume would be fine there too?
Thanks for your time!
I've been torn on what camcorder to buy after reading many great thoughts/suggestions on this website. Here are some questions:
1. MiniDV - What happens when these other formats (Flash, Hard Drive) start to take over. For instance, say I'm taking video of my son in MiniDV now, and want to be able to watch it 20 years from now. If MiniDV is gone by then, will I not be able to play the video back on a TV (assuming the camera has gone bad by then)? Will my only method be to import the footage into iMovie, and then burn it onto a DVD and store it in a DVD? Or, is there another way to ensure that I will be able to play the MiniDV's in the years after my camera has died.
2. I'm thinking of going Canon, as it seems people have had great success with Mac compatibility. If anyone has used the ZR900, ZR930, or ZR950, I'd love to hear your thoughts. I had thought about the HV20, but I think that's going to be more than what I want to spend.
3. I have an Intel iMac back when they first released the Intel iMacs (January-February of 06 I believe), and haven't updated iLife to one of the newer versions. I assume my old versions of iLife will still be fine for simple movie importing, DVD burning, etc. Also, if I did go with the HV20 for HD footage, my older version of iLife I assume would be fine there too?
Thanks for your time!
