On 5 Aug 2002 14:27:23 -0700, turbo_pub@certes.net (Dan) wrote:

>Sorry for the wide distribution - I did a search on Google and came up
>with threads in both groups that seemed could apply...
>
>I'm looking for a camcorder that's got the following functionality and
>would appreaciate any suggestions and personal experiences if you have
>or know of a camcorder with this functionality:
>
>** Preferrably MiniDV
>** s-video input (preferred) OR RCA video input (please specify which)
>** records at least 470 horizontal lines of resolution to whatever
>storage medium is used (again, preferrably MiniDV)
>
>The reason I am looking for this is that I have a helmet camera that
>will do 470 horizontal lines through either s-video or RCA. I could
>go with one of the sony TV walkmans (i.e. Sony GV-D900) but I figure
>for that price, I can hopefully get a camcorder...

All Mini-DV camcorders I know of that will accept
analogue inputs (most) have an "S" connector in addition
to some form of composite connector - and all Mini-DV
camcorders can record 540-line resolution (though few
can shoot any where near that resolution...;-). BTW,
some camcorders are very small, and can be mounted
directly on a helmet - and a few of these have about
500-line resolution shooting capability...