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3. Camcorder Options: <br /> <br />In recent years, digital camcorders have become much cheaper, and have more features. <br />After attending a trade show last year, and consulting with producers and enginee rs, along <br />with my own experience with camcorders, I found these three models to be the best choices: <br /> <br />Camcorder Option #1 <br />Sony DSR-250 <br />DVCAM Format <br />1/3” 3 CCD <br />12x Zoom Lens with Steady Shot <br />3 XLR audio inputs <br />iLink (DV) interface for digital capture <br />LANC interface for remote control use <br /> <br />Package: <br />VCTU-14 Tripod Adaptor, 2 BP-L40A Batteries <br />BCM-50 Battery Charger <br />LC-300SZ Soft Case, ECM-NV1 Microphone. <br /> <br />Additional equipment not in package: IA-60 60 Watt Power Supply <br /> <br />This camcorder is the only one of the three that is the DVCAM format. This is a more <br />professional and reliable format than Mini-DV. The package includes batteries and charger <br />but not a power supply. The 3 1/3 inch CCD pickups indicate the quality of the video picture. <br />Most non-professional camcorders have only 1 CCD. XLR Audio inputs are the professional <br />type for using microphones. Non-professional camcorders either have no audio inputs or <br />are RCA type. ILink, also known as IEEE 1394, is the digital cable that transfers high quality <br />video and audio to a computer or other digital tape deck. In the past, linear video and audio <br />connections were only available, which is inferior quality. LANC interface is used for remote <br />control. The package features everything needed for normal use, except the power supply. <br />The power supply would be desirable in cases where a longer shoot might drain the <br />batteries. <br /> <br />Camcorder Option #2 <br />JVC GY-DV500U, <br />Mini-DV Format <br />½ “ 3 CCD <br />2 XLR Audio inputs <br />IEEE 1394 (DV) interface for capture <br />RS-232C interface for remote control use <br />Tripod Adaptor, Microphone <br /> <br />Package: <br />S14X7.3B12U Fujinon 14:1 lens <br />VF-P115BU 1.5-inch viewfinder <br />AB-PRODV battery system, CB-50U shipping case