The Memory Stick is DEFINITELY an infinitely more convenient recording medium than tape. IOW, tape is FAR more obsolete. Use the Memory Stick. This also solves your second question, since you’ll have files on the Memory Stick to simply copy to your computer.
MM (in TX)
Thanks, MM. Here’s my concern, though. The 512 MB is not cheap. Even if I bought the memory stick, the questions is; will I be able to upload the video? I would hate to invest time and money into this camcorder, and discover that I can’t even view the videos and edit home movies.