Anyone know camcorders?

Briggykins · 24-05-2010, 19:41

Hi all,

I'm looking to get a camcorder sometime soon but I don't really know what's good and what isn't. I'd like a hard disk drive and for it to be HD, but as I'm working to a budget of around £300 (maybe a little more if it's worth it) then I realise I'm probably going to have to compromise. So, anybody help me out?

Cheers,

Brigs

Del Lardo · 24-05-2010, 19:57

Think most of the HD camcorders use SD cards nowadays. Depending on what you want it for you might want to take a look at the Flip Mino HD and Kodak Zi8, I've got the Flip and while the quality isn't as good as a regular camcorder I take it places that I'd never take a camcorder as it's so small.

Joe 90 · 24-05-2010, 20:05

I got to know video cameras recently at uni, although they were high end DV cams (sony z1)

Having a quick look around, Sanyo seem to have options at your budget; http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...6036/show.html

For the 'better' brands like Canon/Sony they (at least on Jessops) are closer to £400+

Mark · 24-05-2010, 21:21

JVC are OK if you can live with 'laser touch'. I found it a bit awkward but it's a good idea in theory and the rest of the camcorder wasn't bad. Not sure if there are any within budget, however.

Briggykins · 27-05-2010, 12:37

Cool, thanks chaps. Looks like I will go down the SD card route as it seems to be cheaper with no real drawbacks. The Sanyo one on Jessops is as little as £150 elsewhere, which would leave me money for accessories and chocolate.

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Briggykins Vodka Martini Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 753	Anyone know camcorders? Hi all, I'm looking to get a camcorder sometime soon but I don't really know what's good and what isn't. I'd like a hard disk drive and for it to be HD, but as I'm working to a budget of around £300 (maybe a little more if it's worth it) then I realise I'm probably going to have to compromise. So, anybody help me out? Cheers, Brigs __________________

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Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	I got to know video cameras recently at uni, although they were high end DV cams (sony z1) Having a quick look around, Sanyo seem to have options at your budget; http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...6036/show.html For the 'better' brands like Canon/Sony they (at least on Jessops) are closer to £400+ __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

27-05-2010, 12:37	#5
Briggykins Vodka Martini Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 753	Cool, thanks chaps. Looks like I will go down the SD card route as it seems to be cheaper with no real drawbacks. The Sanyo one on Jessops is as little as £150 elsewhere, which would leave me money for accessories and chocolate. __________________

24-05-2010, 19:57	#2
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	Think most of the HD camcorders use SD cards nowadays. Depending on what you want it for you might want to take a look at the Flip Mino HD and Kodak Zi8, I've got the Flip and while the quality isn't as good as a regular camcorder I take it places that I'd never take a camcorder as it's so small.

24-05-2010, 21:21	#4
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	JVC are OK if you can live with 'laser touch'. I found it a bit awkward but it's a good idea in theory and the rest of the camcorder wasn't bad. Not sure if there are any within budget, however.