Paul MC007
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Hi there
I am thinking of upgrading my ancient, but still working well Sony TRV120 Camcorder (bought 6 years ago) and would really like to have one that will record widescreen.
Now, I usually stick with Sony, and was looking at the HC39 and HC42 - these seem idential except the HC42 has analogue in ports? (I'll come to this in a second)
What I am really after knowing is this:-
Is the 16:9 Widescreen mode on these camcorders "true" widescreen? I mean, if you play them back on your 16:9 TV set, you can use the "Wide" mode on the tv and the picture looks like a true widescreen picture?
If I went for the HC42 (which has the analogue in port) does this mean I can connect the camcorder to say a VHS Video recorder and record directly from this onto the mini DV tape in order to then edit on the pc? If so, what lead/connections would I need to perform this?
Also: Does anyone have either of these models and if so, can you hear the internal motor noise? This is a slight grumble on my present camcorder - in silent rooms etc the noise from the internal workings/motor can be easily heard!
Any help really appreciated
Thanks
I am thinking of upgrading my ancient, but still working well Sony TRV120 Camcorder (bought 6 years ago) and would really like to have one that will record widescreen.
Now, I usually stick with Sony, and was looking at the HC39 and HC42 - these seem idential except the HC42 has analogue in ports? (I'll come to this in a second)
What I am really after knowing is this:-
Is the 16:9 Widescreen mode on these camcorders "true" widescreen? I mean, if you play them back on your 16:9 TV set, you can use the "Wide" mode on the tv and the picture looks like a true widescreen picture?
If I went for the HC42 (which has the analogue in port) does this mean I can connect the camcorder to say a VHS Video recorder and record directly from this onto the mini DV tape in order to then edit on the pc? If so, what lead/connections would I need to perform this?
Also: Does anyone have either of these models and if so, can you hear the internal motor noise? This is a slight grumble on my present camcorder - in silent rooms etc the noise from the internal workings/motor can be easily heard!
Any help really appreciated
Thanks