Digital video camera for videos only...not still shots??

[amyff]

Now that Ava is so active and seems to be learning and developing everyday, we are feeling like time is slipping away! So, we are looking to buy a video camera for Christmas. We got a new fast Dell (which we LOVE...our Compaq was a piece of garbage) with video editing programs. Now, we just need a video camera. We have and Olympus Camedia for still shots and quick 15 sec. videos. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Amy and Ava (12/20/02)

[mamahill]

While our digital video camera has the option to take the stills, we don't use that function. We have a JVC. I don't remember what model, but I think it was $749. I have been thoroughly impressed by the quality. Sorry I'm not more helpful. I don't know why we settled on the JVC - DH did the research and decided it was the best combination of performance, quality and affordability for what we'd be using it for. Good luck!

[NancyJ_redo]

Someone asked a similar question a couple weeks ago although I don't think they specifically excluded the still photo feature as you did. If you do a search in the Lounge you should be able to find it.

We have the Sony DCR-TRV22, listed at $699 but we got it on sale. We love it. It's tiny and very easy to use. It offers the still shots function but we don't really use it.

[egoldber]

We have an older model of this camera and like it really well. Its pretty easy to use and we get really good video quality.

HTH,

[Mom2Miri]

We love our Canon Elura - small enough to tuck in a coat pocket and take everywhere.

Regardless of which one you buy, Costco has great deals on the tapes.

Helen & Mirielle 2/25/03

[lmintzer]

Another vote for cameras in the Sony DCR-TRV family (ours is 2 1/2 years old so I think it's the TRV-11 or something like that). We get great video, and it's small comfortable camera to hold.

Lisa
& Jack, 4/20/01
& Little brother-to-be, e.d.d. 12/15/03