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From: davek@masscomp.UUCP (David Kearney)
Newsgroups: net.video,net.consumers
Subject: CCD-V8AF and 8mm video in general...
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Date: Tue, 11-Mar-86 23:23:41 EST
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Greetings,

I am very seriously considering purchasing an 8mm video
camera to play with.  I have played with the new Sony CCD-V8AF
and I found it a pleasure to work with.  However, I am finding
there is a total lack of knowledge among sales people about
8mm at all.  SO... I figured I'd ask the net...

1) To the people who already own 8mm video equipment...
How do you like it?  Any problems?... suggestions?...
Is it a problem finding accessories?
How do you like you table top 8mm VCRs?

2) Any recomendations as far as Sony and Cannon are concerned?
It is my understanding that, currently, those are the only
two manufacturers in the market.  Any news on how soon others
will enter?

3) I read somewhere on the net something about synchronized
video editing... could someone explain to me what that is...
it sounds great.  What do I need?   Does it all have to be
Sony equipment?

4)  I really like the idea of a camcorder... can someone compare
the quality of 8mm camera recording and VHS camera recording?
Please don't enter Beta into the discussion... I have heard it
is still the best quality picture, but I have no urge to buy beta.
I already have a large collection of VHS stuff.

5) To those people in Mass.... Are there any decent video
dealers around here that know what the hell they are talking
about when it comes to 8mm?

Thanks to everyone in advance

Dave Kearney - (617) 692-6200 x2291
Masscomp, One Technology Park, Westford, MA 01886
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