On Sat, 29 Dec 2001 21:47:22 GMT, homeplate@futureangels.com (Stephen C. Smith) wrote:

> I'm about to take the plunge into the world of digital camcorders. From the
>little research I've done so far, it seems I have a choice between the older
>Digital-8 technology and the new Mini-DV technology.

Uh, ya got thet ree-versed...! ;-)

>Other than the cassette size
>and running time, are there any other issues I should consider?

The running time is the same for both...;-)

> I'm looking to buy a digital camcorder primarily to shoot sports scenes which
>would available as streaming video from a Web site. I'll probably also want to
>archive footage, initially on VHS but probably also on a CD-R eventually. I don't
>know if this makes a difference or not.

Archive on the original tape (+ a copy, if the footage
is critical enough) - VHS and CD-R will likely lower
quality...

> I don't foresee the need to input analog signals to the camcorder for digital
>output or anything fancy like that. Just videotape ballplayers in game action so the
>streaming video can be viewed via the Web.

Are you aware of download times for video of viewable
quality...? Almost anything will get you started...