We have a Sony Hi-8 video camcorder - got it back in 1998. We use it probably less than 12 hrs a year. I bet it is more like 3 hrs a year. We do birthdays (keep it on seperate tape) and then generic on others.
I got this thing to edit the tapes to tie it into one VHS video tape, but haven't taken the time to do it yet. You need a pc, vhs player and a tv to use it......LOL. I bet I end up taking all the tapes to a place and let THEM edit it all.
My cousin picked up a digital Sony video camera that uses this thin media cards/strips. Camera is physically smaller than mine by at least 50%. He likes the compactness of it. Its easier for some one to steal as well.
You can always get a Hi-8mm video camcorder and then copy it to VHS and make more copies that way to send to family. That would be the cheapest out IMHO. My was around $800 and you can buy them now for well under half of that.
Congrats on your new arrival.
Kiss your fishing time goodbye....LOL.
