Does this camera have audio input for video?

want to know if I can add an upgraded microphone for video?

I don't think it does, no- it just has a standard built-in mic like typical digitals do.

Thanks Brenda
The mocrophone for these cameras is less than desirable. But they do so much so well. Just have a problem with raspy poor audio, I guess have to cover it with music!!!
Bob

Brenda,
You seem pretty astute regading cameras and I was wondering if you use any video applications to create DVD's? I am using Magix Movie Edit Pro, but having recognition and import problems with files larger than 2 gigs.

What do you use, if any and do you have any recommendations?
Thanks
Bob

Hi Bob,
I don't do much DVD creation, mainly because my current computer just isn't up to the task. But I have used Pinnacle Studio (I think it was version 8?) in the past, and was pleased with the results, except it sometimes took forever for the program to 'render', like literally hours. That may have been more the machine I was on than the software itself. I never did purchase it because it was too darned expensive for the few times I would have needed it. I also used a 30-day free trial program (Ulead Video Studio7) for editing that worked pretty well, although it automatically broke video into segments which got annoying (tons of small saved files). There was probably a way to change that setting, but I never found what it was.

I have heard it said that importing files larger than 1 or 2gb can create hangs and problems regardless of what application you're using, and that Windows XP in general freaks out if you do anything larger than that. So unfortunately I don't have a real good suggestion for you. I read somewhere that it's better to match a pure editing program with a DVD mastering program rather than trying to have both in one program. That's an expensive alternative but may be worth it.