Buying Advice for Purchasing a New HDV Camcorder - How to Get the Best Deal

If you're in the market for an HDV camera, what model to choose? Ultimately, it depends on what type of photography you plan to do, the level of experience they have, and the way you shoot. Each manufacturer has based its HDV products for different markets. Weigh the features that you believe will most benefit, and then see the camera that meets these criteria. Obviously budget plays a role too. It is important not to forget the fact that the point where all the HDV format is to allow you to record high resolution in a cost effective manner. The problem with this is that everyone has different ideas about what is considered "cost effective". So if the camera is the best of your price range, you can still step into a world of HDV HDV camera, but less skilled. Beware of Dodgy dealers While we do when it comes to spending your hard earned money, please do not let yourself be drawn into one of many advertisers on the Internet that have HDV cameras at prices that seem too good to be true. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. The mark-up (profit) in electronics, most are quite small, so it's not only possible, for any legitimate company that offer prices that are significantly smaller than normal. New York, very stable, in particular, has developed a reputation for bad business practices shade. They have been known to attract customers with great offers for product X, which only skillfully manipulating them to buy product Y, which is more than just profits. Another tactic is to sell cameras without power supply, cables, manuals, or accessories. Another scam is to take for the payment of a video camera on the Internet or by telephone, without any intention to fulfill to the product. When you contact the company to find out why the product is not delivered, they will try to force you to switch to something else, or just play the first order, if you agree to buy expensive accessories. The purpose of telling this is not to scare, but so you know, and maybe prevent it from becoming a victim. It is sad that the authorities do more to drive these unscrupulous traders activity. A notable exception is B & H Video in Manhattan. They are authorized dealers for several manufacturers and offer reasonable prices and good service. Similarly EDGEWISE Media based in California, offers both competitive prices and excellent customer service. These companies take care of you. Of course, they are not alone. If in doubt about a particular dealer, there is a great free service on the Internet, which allows you to check independent reviews of a company of people who have used them to: www.resellerratings. com. Read some reviews and see the scores and you will soon see if a company has a good reputation or not. If you like to get the best price on equipment and software purchases, check-out: www.techbargains.com. This is a daily updated list of computers and consumer electronics, which are sold in shops or on the Internet. If you're considering a purchase, I recommend checking out this valuable resource before you buy, but always remember to check that the seller has a good reputation. Andrew Lock is a video producer, consultant and trainer with over 12 years experience. He has met Video Marketing of high profile corporate clients such as Sony, Disney, British Airways, Merrill Lynch, Royal Caribbean Cruises and others. Lock is a consultant to examine the production of film and video industry, and his articles and books are highly regarded as some of the most insightful and practical. As an Englishman, who now lives in the U.S., was nicknamed by his colleagues as "Simon Cowell" of the video industry - his frank attitude, honest and direct is a breath of fresh air to those who seek honest answers. Lock's latest book, "how to shoot, edit and distribute HDV" is available directly from the publisher at a special price: http://www.hdvbook.com