Murray FWIW, I personally would invest in a good quality digital still camera for your trip instead of digital camcorder. Camcorder¹s require a lot of time to capture a good image, time that you¹re not enjoying the moment¹. With a camera you take your shot and get back to enjoying the experience. Slide shows in iMovie using the panning feature provide a much smoother effect that satisfies your viewers. That being said you need a tripod for your digital camcorder. Make sure you buy extra batteries and get ones with the longest life possible (6 hours are good). You¹ll also need to bring plenty of blank tapes. Practice around town before you go to get the feel for panning speed, lighting considerations and how your camera autofocus works. Sound is also a personal choice. Remember that whatever the camera operator says will be very distinct on the film. Dan on the Suwanee -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/pipermail/ibook/attachments/20041125/c98d9331/attachment-0001.html