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no_on · Jan 19, 2006, 11:23 PM

hi all, I wan buy some digital camcorder with optical zoom, i found Sanyo Xacti C6, DXG DVC408 (where can i buy this one? this is the best hybrid i think) and Samsung Miniket.

can anybody show another product ?

pls help me ..................

Caelum · Jan 20, 2006, 2:57 PM

Keep in mind that the DXG has fixed focus, which means that it nevers actually focuses on anything. A true focus mechanism has constant moving motorized lenses adjusting to your subject(s). There is a reason why you pay more for the likes of the C6. I'm also very skeptical aboutDXG's so called "optical zoom", even their product photo doesn't corroborate (it says digital zoom). It could be a marketing mistake, maybe creative marketing for a three position lens, is it even useable during filming? I wouldn't expect much if I were you.

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Jan 19, 2006, 11:23 PM	#1
no_on Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 20	hi all, I wan buy some digital camcorder with optical zoom, i found Sanyo Xacti C6, DXG DVC408 (where can i buy this one? this is the best hybrid i think) and Samsung Miniket. can anybody show another product ? pls help me ..................

Jan 20, 2006, 2:57 PM	#2
Caelum Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,030	Keep in mind that the DXG has fixed focus, which means that it nevers actually focuses on anything. A true focus mechanism has constant moving motorized lenses adjusting to your subject(s). There is a reason why you pay more for the likes of the C6. I'm also very skeptical aboutDXG's so called "optical zoom", even their product photo doesn't corroborate (it says digital zoom). It could be a marketing mistake, maybe creative marketing for a three position lens, is it even useable during filming? I wouldn't expect much if I were you.