On Wed, 21 Mar 2001 06:10:03 GMT, "JT Roberts" wrote:

>Well, first of all, I know next to nothing about camcorders. Do most of
>them have slo-mo and still frame like standard VCR's? What about output to
>a TV (standard RCA plugs)? I'm looking for something like a Sony model,
>under $600. I have no interest in major editing, effects, production type
>work. Just reliable, clear picture for stop motion golf swing analysis.
>
>I've noticed that models like the Sony TRV130 have a sport mode of AE, but
>I'm not sure what this really is or does. Can anyone elaborate for a
>clueless newbie?
>
>Finally, could I get by with something really cheap, like in the non-digital
>under $350 area?

This looks like a good solution, but it is far above your
budget (JVC GR-DVL9800):
http://www.victor.co.jp/english/cyber/us/mini_dv_camera/gr_dvl9800.html
The Mini-DV cameras in general have a (reasonably) smooth
slow-motion playback mode that may be useful, but the above
can record at 4X speed in addition...