Pansonic NV-DS65B vs Samung VPD33

slewis1972 · 05-10-2003, 6:40 PM

Trying to choose my first digital camcorder. So far based on trying to balance cheap with alot of features:

NV-DS65B
http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/produc...affiliateid=98

Samsung VPD33
http://www.prcdirect.co.uk/PRC/PRC.s.../product/VPD33
I am going to mainly use it to film my daughter as shes only 3 and growing up quickly, plus I would like to do some editing on my pc aswell.

From searching these forums the Panasonic has had some good reviews. Not found anything about the Samsung as I suppose its quite new but the specs seem damn good for the money

The things I cannot find though is on the Samsung - no info on connecting it upto a vcr to transfer on vhs tapes.

Can anyone give me some advice please on what I should look at and why?

or is there better options for the money??

Moved from the digital camera forum by Networkguy for obvious reasons

06-10-2003, 8:45 AM

IMO the panasonic is the better choice, I dont know alot about camcorders yet but I have just purchased the Panasonic NV-DS65 and have to say its a fantastic camcorder.

The main thing to note between the 2 camcorders your looking at is the panasonic has dv IN and OUT. Which from what I understand is usually only avaliable on more expensive models!

Also one more point to push towards the panasonic is the price I got mine for......£309 inc VAT !!!! from here:

http://www.berridgemail.co.uk/produc...productId=1075

slewis1972 · 06-10-2003, 12:30 PM

Wow - thats a damn good price. Shame its out of stock and just spoke with them and they are not expecting stock until end of November.

Scott

06-10-2003, 1:41 PM

dam sorry mate, didn't notice they'd gone out of stock.

hmm end of november.... thats a long wait hu.

Still If you cant wait, get it on a barkleys Credit Card, then tell them you found it cheaper at berrigemail and there refund the difference so I beleive :-)

slewis1972 · 06-10-2003, 1:52 PM

Now that will take way too long - need it by the weekend. I really doubt they can have it at that price for too long - its like £50 cheaper than anywhere else.

Scott

slewis1972 · 08-10-2003, 8:29 AM

So - whats issues with the Samsung VPD33. It sounds like it have excellent specs for the money - just cannot find any reviews anywhere.

Scott

slewis1972 · 15-10-2003, 7:46 AM

Just got this email from Berridgmail:-

Dear Sir/Madam

Unfortunately we wont be having any more NV DS65 camcorders until the end of November, at which time the Special price £279.99 will no longer be
applicable.

Regards

Sales Dept

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Considering - this was not the special price and know on this link:-
http://www.berridgemail.co.uk/produc...productId=1361

Its gone up £100

Scott

06-10-2003, 8:45 AM	#2
jamin6721 Guest Posts: n/a	IMO the panasonic is the better choice, I dont know alot about camcorders yet but I have just purchased the Panasonic NV-DS65 and have to say its a fantastic camcorder. The main thing to note between the 2 camcorders your looking at is the panasonic has dv IN and OUT. Which from what I understand is usually only avaliable on more expensive models! Also one more point to push towards the panasonic is the price I got mine for......£309 inc VAT !!!! from here: http://www.berridgemail.co.uk/produc...productId=1075
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06-10-2003, 1:41 PM	#4
jamin6721 Guest Posts: n/a	dam sorry mate, didn't notice they'd gone out of stock. hmm end of november.... thats a long wait hu. Still If you cant wait, get it on a barkleys Credit Card, then tell them you found it cheaper at berrigemail and there refund the difference so I beleive :-)
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