Do you need a video camera?
By youless
@youless (114117)
Guangzhou, China
11 responses
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
29 Sep 08
Well, again, that would really boil down to needs vs wants.
Then the question of justifying to buy one where budget vs spurge.
I for one fine a still camera good enough for the moment. But if there is a good offer around, the good-to-have video camera will be nice.
As long as there is spare cash for it, why not?
Otherwise, it is a luxury item I can do without for the moment.

@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
29 Sep 08
I wouldn't say exactly that you have to be rich to buy things. It is a question of whether you can afford it or not.
As long as we can afford it, that good-to-have is something one can indulge in every once in a while. But if you already have something that can do the same job, then that money can be used for soemthing better.
Take for example, if I had known that the D90 is able to take video and have live view as well, I would have waited a year before getting the DSLR. But I am happy with the D80. And have not fully explore the features and functions yet. So, I am going to be contend with the D80 until such a time, I can justify getting one with video functions.
Else, not, then considering a video cam would be the next option.
I will never say know to gadgets. As long as I can justify getting them, then it is not a problem.

@williamjisir (22819)
• China
19 Sep 08
Good afternoon, youless. Reading this title of the topic, I was made to think that youless "was trying" to push sales of her video camera. lol.
Yeah, my canon digital camera is also equipped with a video camera, but it is only one-minute video time.
But anyway, it is ok for me.
But anyway, it is ok for me. 1 person likes this
@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
19 Sep 08
I suppose if I wanted to record a couple hours of film I may have a problem but for school concerts and fun stuff the kids do with it, my camera does real well for. I bought it as a gift for myself after I quit smoking. A kodak easyshare which I have to say is one of my more expensive things I own. So I am a bit proud of it. I don't see a need for a video camera anymore either.
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@trickiwoo (2702)
• United States
19 Sep 08
I love the video function on my point and shoot digital camera! I take lots of videos using it.
However, I also sell stock video clips. And they don't allow you to submit video clips that you took with a point and shoot camera. So I bought a separate digital camcorder just for shooting stock.
But most of my own personal home movies were shot with my digital camera! And I think most people will feel the same. If you're not shooting video clips for profit, then you don't really need a camcorder.
@tonytt2009 (1706)
• China
20 Sep 08
I just bought a Sony DC from internet by monthly installment last month,which is smart and suitable to take along with during the trip even for the biz trip~lol.I think it's a must have thing nowadays~

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@wolfie34 (26770)
• United Kingdom
19 Sep 08
I have a digicam my friend which is just a small camera sized so for me that is enough, I am not big on taking photos, most images I keep in my head, but I certainly don't want one of those big things to carry around, I find them cumbersome and I am not very good with technological devices so the more buttons it has the more confused I get LOL! I just like things plain and simple and my digicam is just that, plain and simple like me!
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@angel_of_charm (4133)
• Philippines
19 Sep 08
my phone has a camera and can shoot video...its clear as well and i use it lot of times to shoot a special moment
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@izathewzia (5134)
• Philippines
19 Sep 08
My husband and I bought a digital camera - a sony cybershot. It works well just like yours. We needed it to record our kids happenings since they are growing so fast. It helps us preserve the memories.
@gabzhier18 (162)
• Philippines
19 Sep 08
It is my dream to have a Digicam, hope i'll be as fortunate as you,
i will use it to capture pictures that i will post in my site...
i like capturing pictures.... so much...
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