Camcorders: Looking for HDD Camcorder For Under $600
Looking for HDD Camcorder For Under $600
by bugm3n0t - 6/11/08 5:29 PMi went to a ton of review sites and stuff and mainly i found that the good, non-hd, hdd cams were JVC (GZ-MG360, GZ-MG330, GZ-MG155, GZ-MG130) i think the 360's the best one from those and its about $500-600
but im still not sure cuz some say sonys are good, some canon, JVC panasonic, etc.
so basically, wut im looking for is a cam thats got a 30GB+ hdd, non-hd, 20x+ optical zoom would be nice, some good extra features, a light would be nice, its still-picture taking skills dont matter much, good battery, good lens, and having built-in windscreen & zoom mic would be great
also, if anyone knows whether or not the JVC GZ-MG360 has a windscreen and zoom mic, please reply her
If you're going to edit...
by whizkid454 - 6/11/08 5:56 PM In reply to: Looking for HDD Camcorder For Under $600 by bugm3n0tThe JVC cams aren't a good idea. The reasons have been discussed here many times.
I'd stick with Sony or Panasonic. Check out www.camcorderinfo.com.
What would u recommend??
by bugm3n0t - 6/12/08 7:00 AM In reply to: If you're going to edit... by whizkid454on the camcorder info site, in the ratings section JVC is the top rated non-hd camcorder
but since u say JVC is not as good as Sony or Panasonic,
which one would u recommend??
the thing i dont like with Sony is that there under $600 camcorders dont have a light built in, but wut do u think i should get between say the JVC MG-360 and the Sony DCR-SR46 and why?
thanx for your help!
I'd pick the Sony...
by whizkid454 - 6/12/08 8:45 AM In reply to: What would u recommend?? by bugm3n0tFor one, it doesn't use JVC's .mod file format which can cause issues with editing. Also, many people have complained on here about the image quality. JVCs optics aren't as refined as Sony. By the way, a built-in light won't be that beneficial in most situations. In some cases where the subject is 3 to 5 feet away, it might help a bit.
To be honest, if you spend a bit more and go with a 60 series or 80 series, you'll like the better quality video. Those have an upgraded sensor.
Just one More Question...
by bugm3n0t - 6/12/08 4:19 PM In reply to: I'd pick the Sony... by whizkid454ok thanks for all your help!
i have jus one more question though, if i were to buy an hd hdd camera, do u think the sony HDRSR series is a good choice??
if not which hd hdd camcorder would you recommend and why??
and if so which would be a better choice HDRSR-10,11,or 12 and why??
again thanks for all your help!!
Once you get there,
by whizkid454 - 6/12/08 5:19 PM In reply to: Just one More Question... by bugm3n0tyou open up a few more options. Canon and Panasonic put out some nice HD camcorders. Have you checked them out at www.camcorderinfo.com yet?
Sony or Canon then??
by bugm3n0t - 6/13/08 1:12 PM In reply to: Once you get there, by whizkid454i have checked out camcorderinfo, and the problem with the high rated canon camcorders is that they arent hdd camcorders and have no internal memory. i know hdd isnt the best for recording video, but it is the most convenient for me, so thats mainly what im looking for storage-wise.
the Canon Vixia HF10 and Canon HG10 seem to be good but the HF10 has only 16GB of flash memory space, which seems a little low to me for its price.
the Panasonic ones that are highly rated dont have internal memory, and the highest ones are rated below the Sony HDRSRs.
So i guess its between Sony and Canon then right??
so which one would you recommend??
thanks for your help!!
A couple things...
by whizkid454 - 6/13/08 2:35 PM In reply to: Sony or Canon then?? by bugm3n0tThe reason the HF10 is higher priced is because it uses flash memory. I know when flash used as a SSD in computers, it gives a boost in read/write performance, but that shouldn't be a big issue in a camcorder. However, it is much more durable than a hard drive. For anyone wanting a durable HD camcorder, the HF10 is a very good option. It also has room for extra expansion space.
The HG10 is hard drive based. Of course, hard drives are much cheaper per GB than are flash drives so that it is the reason you get much more storage for around the same price.
I've heard mostly good things about Panasonic. They recently released a few new HD camcorders, one being a dual SD/HDD option which is very convenient, the HS9. (Check it out at camcorderinfo.)
The Sony SR series is up with the mix. Nothing really outstanding to say about them except that they take great HD video and include features rarely found on consumer camcorders. Still a good option.
It's really up to you between those options. All will serve you well. FYI, all use AVCHD to record video which means if you will be editing, you need software that can handle that type of video. Some software that does support it include: Sony Vegas, Pinnacle, Corel, iMovie, Final Cut.
HDD Sony or Panasonic or Canon
by Twiki - 6/13/08 3:02 PM In reply to: A couple things... by whizkid454So based on your information, would you recommend a panasonic/canon over say a sony (DCR-SR45)?
Most likely...
by whizkid454 - 6/13/08 3:33 PM In reply to: HDD Sony or Panasonic or Canon by TwikiBut it depends on your needs. In terms of best quality, yes I would recommend the others.
Thanks
by bugm3n0t - 6/15/08 10:13 AM In reply to: Most likely... by whizkid454ok thanks for all your help!
How about Sony SR85
by nnitin.garg - 6/16/08 8:39 PM In reply to: Thanks by bugm3n0tI am looking for a camcoder for home videos. I am trying to find the best quality product with not very advanced but decent features.
I am not good into this technology stuffs as these keep changing like anything. If I am looking for something today, within few times the better quality comes wiht the same or approachable price.
I am unable to find any reviews for Sony SR85.
Please advice for this camcoder.
Look into...
by whizkid454 - 6/17/08 5:07 AM In reply to: How about Sony SR85 by nnitin.gargSony HC96 or Panasonic GS320. Are tape camcorders off your list?
If you still need to be with a hard drive camcorder, the Sony is a good choice. If you can scoot up to the SR200/220, you'll be even more pleased.
How about Sony SR85
by nnitin.garg - 6/18/08 6:27 PM In reply to: Looking for HDD Camcorder For Under $600 by bugm3n0tThanks for the prompt reply. After looking at your advice, I was reading the features of SR 200/220. In 200 there is CMOS lense but not in 220 and build-in-light is missing in 200 and available in 220. One gives better quality picture and second option favours the situation in night time recording. As you asked, I would prefer to keep tapes and dvd camcoder off the list because this is another kind of pain.
Can you please advice me with the specific reasons for your suggestions. I would like to know and understand them better to decide.
How about Sony SR85
by nnitin.garg - 6/16/08 8:39 PM
In reply to: Thanks by bugm3n0t
I am looking for a camcoder for home videos. I am trying to find the best quality product with not very advanced but decent features.
I am not good into this technology stuffs as these keep changing like anything. If I am looking for something today, within few times the better quality comes wiht the same or approachable price.
I am unable to find any reviews for Sony SR85.
Please advice for this camcoder.
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by whizkid454 - 6/17/08 5:07 AM
In reply to: How about Sony SR85 by nnitin.garg
Sony HC96 or Panasonic GS320. Are tape camcorders off your list?
If you still need to be with a hard drive camcorder, the Sony is a good choice. If you can scoot up to the SR200/220, you'll be even more pleased.
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