Im looking at picking up a cheapy digital video camera. All the units around $350 that I like dont include the cable which is no big deal as I can pick up a firewire cable anywhere. The big issue is the lack of software.

I just need basic functons - the ability to pull the footage from the camera and burn to DVD. I do not want to pay much/anything for this software....I really think the camera should come with it but most cheaper ones dont. Can Windows Movie Maker handle this functionality???

Well movie maker should I have to check I have used a tv tuner card with it. To bring video worked great.

What camera did you want to get can we have a linky?

Windows Movie Maker 2.1

Create Home Movies with Windows Movie Maker

System Requirements

Requirements for video capture

You will also need a way to get your videos into your computer. This requires different capture hardware depending on the source of your video.


If you have a digital video (DV) camera, you'll need either an IEEE 1394 card or an analog video capture card. IEEE 1394 is recommended for the best quality results. Many new computers come with an IEEE 1394 card already installed. If not, there are a number of manufacturers that make a card that will work with your computer.


If you have an analog video camera or a VCR, you will need to have an analog video capture card.


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Panasonic PV-GS19

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I do a bit of this, and the software I use is Ulead Video Studio and/or Adobe Premier depending on what quality of movies I'm trying to get (personal vs. for someone else). PM me if there is anything I can help you with.....