iMovie 5.0 compatible camcorder list

Hi petanka:

Welcome to discussions! 🙂

I don't think there is an up-to-date compatible camcorder list available.

But, I can tell you that if you are planning to use a DVD camera with imovie or iDVD, then forget it. You really need to purchase a DV Tape camcorder that has a DV In / Out Firewire port.

Just plug - N - Play

Sue

PS...don't forget the tripod.

Not an inexpensive camcorder, but a good one for sure!

Should be just fine with iMovie...but do not forget to pick up a 4-pin to 6-pin firewire (Sony calls it iLink). Your camera will not come with one.

The fact that it can handle analog is a plus to me...now you can transfer all of those old VHS tapes to DVD!

:)Sue

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/sonydcrtrv11_camcorderreview.htm

not the latest model 😉, but a good review..
analogue-in is a very useful feature..
if you buy it "used", use a head-cleaner-tape ...
make sure, you connect it via 4/6pin firewire cable/Sony lingo: "iLink" to your Mac...

Karsten...

Great minds...

LOL!
Sue

... in this case, your old G5 was 2min faster then my shiny new MacMiniCD...

< pick pick >

😉

Oops! Sorry about that! 🙂

Basically any Sony camera that has DV In / Out and a firewire port is a good choice.

Do Not purchase a Hard dive Camera or a DVD camera. They don't work with imovie / iDVD.

Go to the electronics store and handle a few of the cameras to see which fit your hands the best, too.

:)Sue

You are very welcome.

:)Sue

I recently purchased a Sony DCR-HC96 and it started working immediately with iMovie 5. My only complaint is that it's sometimes slow to focus when you move from one object to another or when you turn it on and immediately expect to shoot a video. I'm impressed with the quality of the still pictures too, at least for a video camera. Terry

I'm looking for a camcorder for my iMovie/iBook crazy 17 year old daughter. She's done amazing things with iMovie using just the little clips from her pocket digital camera. I've read enough to know we want MINI-DV format. She likes the Sony DCR-HC26. But I hear conflicting things about Sony -- that they aren't necessarily compatible. Even Sony Customer Support said they "don't support macs." And on this discussion board, I see similar comments...but from awhile back. Any advice for a mother trying to make the right decision?

If your daughter is anything like mine you may want to consider a lower priced option. I just purchased a Canon ZR500 MiniDV Camcorder for a friend (I have a previous model) for just over $200. I'm happy with the quality, but it's certainly not professional grade. It has pass through (will allow you to digitize analog stuff) but quite frankly I don't know if it takes stills as I don't ever use it for that. Hope that helps.

thanks! i've been going back and forth on that issue, too...the analog passthrough option. It would be great if she could utilize video from her past, from our older cameras. The Sony I was considering for $300 didn't offer that option. I'll look at the Canon. The apple website actually recommends them.

Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.8) I also have an ibookG4 & desktop G4

Check to make sure the Canon I suggested has pass through, I know my ZR 100 does, but I didn't think to look at my buddies and make sure - just assumed it did.

I looked on Amazon.com for price comparisons - BEWARE!!! google the retailer for any negative feedback - there are some REALLY shady camera sellers out there. My third camera from Beach Camera with no complaints, but I'm not making a recommendations here.

Pass through in my opinion is a must. I've put all of my vhs's, 8mm tapes, etc on DVD's (a stand alone dvd burner is also a really nice thing to have for about $100).

Hope your daughter has fun with it!