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| Finding the Best Digital Camcorder |
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When I got my first digital mini DV, I put a lot of research into it. I was determined to get the best digital camcorder. You see, I was an amateur filmmaker the time, and thought that I was pretty hot stuff. I had made a few movies that had been shown at local film festivals, and had received fairly positive reviews. I did not realize that this didn't mean very much. The world is filled with amateur film guys with local followings.
I thought that only the best digital camcorders would let me compete against the big name bullies – the main Hollywood studios. I invested a fortune in the best digital camcorder I could find.
It cost me more than 500 dollars, which in 1997 was a fortune. I certainly didn't have the kind of cash. Buying the best digital camcorder meant that I couldn't get a new car. It meant that I would be strapped for rent that month. I didn't care. Film was everything to me. This was a sublime camcorder to. It wasn't one of those digital optical zoom pieces of junk that you see all over the place. This thing worked like a real video camera. It had a full set of adjustable lenses, the highest resolution available at the time, and the ability to do in camera editing. It really was the best digital camcorder that was on the market at the time. The problem with the best digital camcorders is that all the thieves recognize them. They are hot items, to say the least. If you look at the best digital camcorder on the market today, you can probably find it for half its current price if you are willing to not ask any questions. I'm not talking about buying it from some guy's jacket on the street, either. There are pawn shops all over the place that have stolen digital camcorders available. I think you know where this is going. My happiness with my camcorder could not last forever. I was shooting what I thought would be the best movie with the best digital camcorder when tragedy struck. Someone came up to me and, flattering my ego, pretended to recognize me. He started asking me about my films. Suddenly, his partner walked up behind me and grabbed the camcorder out of my hand. But I time I realized what was happening, they were both halfway down the block. I lost the best digital camcorder I've ever owned. |
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