How often do you use your video camera?

jalaiaa · December 2009

DH and I were thinking that for Christmas we would get a video camera as our gifts to each other. But I'm just curious how often we'll really use it. We do have a video function on my regular camera. Do you ladies with video cameras use them a lot? Or is it just another electronic device sitting around the house. If you do have one, any recs on the type of camera to get?

rasuhu · December 2009

Can't really answer, but we're hoping to get a video camera for Christmas as well! We've decided a Flip mini-camera is what we'd want....they're small, plug right into your computer, and less expensive!

pea-kay · December 2009

get a flip. we use it all the time. we got a nice camcorder when the boys were born and we NEVER use it. (although i was glad we had it for the boys' birth because it does take better video than the flip.)

kimarino13 · December 2009

pea-kay:
get a flip. we use it all the time. we got a nice camcorder when the boys were born and we NEVER use it. (although i was glad we had it for the boys' birth because it does take better video than the flip.)

Good to know. I was pushing for a Flip and MH was pushing for something "better" but the ILs are giving us a Flip on Christmas.

MomOfTrips · December 2009

My husband and I got a Sony Handicam recently so we could video tape the kids, animals, and everything else. So far we have been using it like crazy and love it. The features are great (my husband loves the touch screen), the video is really high quality, and it is easy to download to the computer or hook up to dvd burner for quick copies.

If you are thinking about a video cam I would really suggest this one. Right now I have seen it for around $200 at Best Buy and Walmart. My daughter has a flip and it does ok but she says it is not that great, especially compaired to the Handicam , and it was almost the same price (she is huge into film/ photography).

This is just our opinons though. I hope you find something you really like.

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laceymb · December 2009

We also have the Sony Handicam and I love it. We don't get it out on a daily basis but I use it to record all their milestones, holidays, birthdays, cute things they are doing, etc. I love it because it is super easy to get out and use and then load info on the computer. It takes great quality video and is extremely user friendly.

Temp159135562506975 · December 2009

we use it all the time. we keep it in a spot where we can grab it quickly at any time - so when something super cute is happening we can get it on film. our cameras only do so much time with video- and not as good- so we love our video camera. I can't imagine having children without one!

it's especially great to set up on tripold and video things like x-mas morning - we can get the whole experience without having to hold a camera up - or worry about the time running out.

gumiberg · December 2009

every day i say i am going to make a video and then i always forget. but when i do, i love using it!! i am someone who needs a camera and video camera...the video function on the camera just isnt the same.

jalaiaa · December 2009

thanks for all the advice. keep it coming for any additional recs. I think that made our decision to get get one for sure.

mmbench · December 2009

Almost never. It was a pain to get out and remember to charge the battery. I use the video function in my camera all the time.

A flip camera wouldn't be a bad choice either.

Rinnie · December 2009

To be honest - hardly every. It was really a waste of money for us.

But that is because both DH & I are picture people - we like taking the pictures (digital) and such.

We do use it when they say started to crawl and will try to use it to get them on camera when they start to walk.

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