I currently am using a 13-14 year old Sony camcorder that uses the small DV tapes. It has been great. Recently I went to review one of my
tapes (ten years old) and noticed the picture quality was not as god as it had previously been. I am strongly considering purchasing a new
camcorder that uses the removal SD instead of tapes. I currently have 21 tapes that have been used for various purposes and I am thinking
that with the proper camera I could use the SD instead of tape and retaing quality video. I use Studio 16 to make home videos so what ever
I purchase must be compatible with Pinnacle. I don't know as much as the experts on this forum but what I have learned is the for quality
editing I need to produce videos in AVI and that MPG would be a mistake. When I look at the new camcorders they talk about MPG, MTS,
and it seems many other formats. I am asking what is it I should look for in a camcorder that will allow me to have removal Disk or memory
and also be the best format for Pinnacle. Please excuse me if I did not use correct terminology. I don't want to spend money on a camcorder unless
I can then produce a good quality DVD for the family. Thank you for any advice.