camcorder recomendation

holdithoncho · 25-10-2009, 19:46

looking to spend about 200 on a camcorder any one got a suggestions for a novice user.i,ll be mainly using it outside thanks in advance.

briano.de.rhino · 25-10-2009, 21:46

canon or sony is my golden rule. but you gotta give more info on how u plan to edit, what format u want etc before u will get a precise answer.

coldwood92 · 25-10-2009, 21:47

JVG?

SmOkiNjOe · 25-10-2009, 23:07

I have always stuck with Sony, worth that extra buck for the international warranty and quality in my opinion. If you are planning to edit your footage on the computer, make sure the camcorder has a firewire output.

Dr Kamikazi · 27-10-2009, 23:09

Always had Sony, DCR-TRV320E (Digital8) and DCR-TRV22E (MiniDV), always worked great for me.
Have a little JVC MiniDV when things get bouncy, it's cheap but cheerful.
Had a Canon recently, didn't like it and it didn't like playing back tapes that weren't recorded on it.
AVOID DVD CAMCORDERS LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!!!!!!!!!
Instead of DV AVI it records in MPEG, lower quality and a total pain and near impossible to edit later on.
Any Sony MiniDV or HDD is always a good bet.
Panasonic and JVC can be good too, but had one of each break on me.
Be careful when buying 2nd hand, a few years ago there was a problem with CCD's and any affected model WILL fail.
See this article for a list of affected modles:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/badccds.html

eoc2 · 29-10-2009, 09:44

For under 200 I would recommend the Kodak Zi8 HD pocket camcorder. Just got one recently and produces great pictures for a pocket sized camera. Check out some footage and reviews on Youtube.

**Gurgle** · 29-10-2009, 10:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by holdithoncho

looking to spend about 200 on a camcorder any one got a suggestions for a novice user.i,ll be mainly using it outside thanks in advance.

I've a Canon FS100.
Very easy to use.
Excellent outdoors, crap indoors.
I think they're around the €200 mark now.

scottyboy1973 · 05-11-2009, 12:16

I'm tearing my hair out trying to decide - there are so bleedin many. I'm not planning to buy from Amazon but these are the two Ive kind of whittled it down to having reviewed many many reviews websites. I'm erring towards the panasonic

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-SDR-...7423232&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/JVC-Everio-GZ-...7423352&sr=1-1

Any advice from you experts would be gratefully received.

Thanks a million - Scott

Dr Kamikazi · 07-11-2009, 21:23

Would you consider going Hi Def?
You can still record in regular resolution, but could go up in the future.
If you buy regular, you can't go up...

scottyboy1973 · 07-11-2009, 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Kamikazi

Would you consider going Hi Def?
You can still record in regular resolution, but could go up in the future.
If you buy regular, you can't go up...

I thought about it but the cost differential is too great. I just want a way to capture memories than make a feature film.

scottyboy1973 · 07-11-2009, 21:28

I'm blurry eyed looking at reviews and I went for the JVC - flying in the face of all advice!!!! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

I'll let you know how I get on.

S

Dr Kamikazi · 08-11-2009, 00:18

Well, as they say, only one way to find out.
Keep the receipt safe and make sure the store has a good returns policy

ana_conda · 18-11-2009, 18:39

i have to say i love canon

refusetolose · 18-11-2009, 19:14

good choice

i have a jvc everio mg 575 and i think its great....easy to use ,lots of features...plus a nice colourful picture

25-10-2009, 19:46	#1
holdithoncho Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10 Adverts \| Friends	camcorder recomendation looking to spend about 200 on a camcorder any one got a suggestions for a novice user.i,ll be mainly using it outside thanks in advance.

27-10-2009, 23:09	#5
Dr Kamikazi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ISS Posts: 143 Adverts \| Friends	Always had Sony, DCR-TRV320E (Digital8) and DCR-TRV22E (MiniDV), always worked great for me. Have a little JVC MiniDV when things get bouncy, it's cheap but cheerful. Had a Canon recently, didn't like it and it didn't like playing back tapes that weren't recorded on it. AVOID DVD CAMCORDERS LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!!!!!!!!! Instead of DV AVI it records in MPEG, lower quality and a total pain and near impossible to edit later on. Any Sony MiniDV or HDD is always a good bet. Panasonic and JVC can be good too, but had one of each break on me. Be careful when buying 2nd hand, a few years ago there was a problem with CCD's and any affected model WILL fail. See this article for a list of affected modles: http://www.imaging-resource.com/badccds.html __________________ A vital Ingredient of success is not knowing that what you're attempting can't be done.

05-11-2009, 12:16	#8
scottyboy1973 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 128 Adverts \| Friends	Tearing my already thinning hair out! I'm tearing my hair out trying to decide - there are so bleedin many. I'm not planning to buy from Amazon but these are the two Ive kind of whittled it down to having reviewed many many reviews websites. I'm erring towards the panasonic http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-SDR-...7423232&sr=8-1 http://www.amazon.com/JVC-Everio-GZ-...7423352&sr=1-1 Any advice from you experts would be gratefully received. Thanks a million - Scott __________________ ScottyBoy iCessorise.com for great value iPod and iPhone Accessories

07-11-2009, 21:23	#9
Dr Kamikazi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ISS Posts: 143 Adverts \| Friends	Would you consider going Hi Def? You can still record in regular resolution, but could go up in the future. If you buy regular, you can't go up... __________________ A vital Ingredient of success is not knowing that what you're attempting can't be done.

07-11-2009, 21:28	#11
scottyboy1973 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 128 Adverts \| Friends	I'm blurry eyed looking at reviews and I went for the JVC - flying in the face of all advice!!!! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I'll let you know how I get on. S __________________ ScottyBoy iCessorise.com for great value iPod and iPhone Accessories

25-10-2009, 21:46	#2
briano.de.rhino Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 67 Adverts \| Friends	canon or sony is my golden rule. but you gotta give more info on how u plan to edit, what format u want etc before u will get a precise answer.

25-10-2009, 21:47	#3
coldwood92 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 181 Adverts \| Friends	JVG?

25-10-2009, 23:07	#4
SmOkiNjOe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3 Adverts \| Friends	I have always stuck with Sony, worth that extra buck for the international warranty and quality in my opinion. If you are planning to edit your footage on the computer, make sure the camcorder has a firewire output.

29-10-2009, 09:44	#6
eoc2 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 Adverts \| Friends	For under 200 I would recommend the Kodak Zi8 HD pocket camcorder. Just got one recently and produces great pictures for a pocket sized camera. Check out some footage and reviews on Youtube.

08-11-2009, 00:18	#12
Dr Kamikazi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ISS Posts: 143 Adverts \| Friends	Well, as they say, only one way to find out. Keep the receipt safe and make sure the store has a good returns policy __________________ A vital Ingredient of success is not knowing that what you're attempting can't be done.

18-11-2009, 18:39	#13
ana_conda Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 26 Adverts \| Friends	i have to say i love canon

18-11-2009, 19:14	#14
refusetolose Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Proc Posts: 160 Adverts \| Friends	good choice i have a jvc everio mg 575 and i think its great....easy to use ,lots of features...plus a nice colourful picture

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