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SMHarman · 26-09-2004, 12:36

You need a good amount of spare HDD, 10 mins of mini DV is about 5Gb. Then you need temp space and space to save the output DV file for transfer to nero and space for the file Nero creates before it goes onto the DV. A spare 30GB is a good start point, though I would recommend 60Gb +.

Sony, Canon, JVC all make good cameras, some Sony are Digi8 also a fine format, but MiniDV tapes are easier to get hold of if you run out while abroad.

Spare battery, depends on the life of the one with the camera. Most need a separate case, but come with straps lens cap etc.

Movie maker is a good start, see how you get on then think of other software, Make sure you download WMM2 though, a vast improvement on WMM. Almost as good as iMovie.

You need a Firewire/IEEE1394 card and cable. This has the ability to control the camera as well as transfer the data.

26-09-2004, 12:36	#15
SMHarman Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Services: Cablevision Posts: 8,305	Re: Can anyone offer a little advice please? You need a good amount of spare HDD, 10 mins of mini DV is about 5Gb. Then you need temp space and space to save the output DV file for transfer to nero and space for the file Nero creates before it goes onto the DV. A spare 30GB is a good start point, though I would recommend 60Gb +. Sony, Canon, JVC all make good cameras, some Sony are Digi8 also a fine format, but MiniDV tapes are easier to get hold of if you run out while abroad. Spare battery, depends on the life of the one with the camera. Most need a separate case, but come with straps lens cap etc. Movie maker is a good start, see how you get on then think of other software, Make sure you download WMM2 though, a vast improvement on WMM. Almost as good as iMovie. You need a Firewire/IEEE1394 card and cable. This has the ability to control the camera as well as transfer the data.