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What Camcorder to buy?

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  • 29-04-2004 10:06am
    #1
    Loobz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭


    Hey all.

    Im in the market for a camcorder. I am blinded by all the different formats e.g. Mini DV, Hi-8 etc.

    Can anyone shed some light on this subject?
    What would you recommend?
    Which format is the best?

    I am looking for one thats compact. I also would like a flip out screen.

    All info appreciated.

    Thanks a million...


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    #2
    Loobz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭Loobz


    PS. I have a budget of 400 euros roughly.


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    leonotron
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    Get a sony or canon and dont get anything that is not Mini DV


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    Lump
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    With a budget of 400 euro it'll be hard to find a decent one I would imagine. leonotron is right though, don't get anything less then Mini DV. Have a search around frst and see what models actually cost less then 400 euro. Then ask people to comment on there experiences with them. I don't think you'll find many new ones for 400 euro. You might have to go second hand.


    John


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    Loobz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭Loobz


    thanks Lump. Yeah, i thought that alright.

    I think Dunnes had a special offer on a Sharp one a month ago - dont know if ye heard. 399 in Dunnes - 599 in Argos.

    I will search around, thats all i can afford at the moment.


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    leonotron
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    Take a look at this place http://www.bhphotovideo.com I got a kick ass sony camera there fro 1500 as opposed to 2800 in the sony centre. You might get a better deal if you buy from there. Make sure you look foa a pal camera though


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    Lump
    Registered Users Posts: 10,984 ✭✭✭✭Lump


    That url doesn't work for me.


    John


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    leonotron
    Closed Accounts Posts: 345 ✭✭leonotron


    link works now, i had a comma in by accident


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