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where to buy camcorder?

  • 23-07-2007 11:30am
    #1
    G86
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    Sorry if this is the wrong forum..

    I'm looking to get a cheapo camcorder...anyone know what types are best?

    and what stores are cheapest?!! :)

    cheers


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  • #2
    Terry
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    Where are you based?


  • #3
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    *moves closer*


  • #4
    Mossy Monk
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    biko wrote:
    *moves closer*

    :D


  • #5
    jester77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,264 ✭✭✭✭jester77


    G86 wrote:
    Sorry if this is the wrong forum..

    I'm looking to get a cheapo camcorder...anyone know what types are best?

    and what stores are cheapest?!! :)

    cheers

    Saturn on Monkeburgstrasse have good deals, so does MediaMarkt in Altona. There's not much difference in their prices but they both have a sales on every so often. You never know what could be in it so worth picking up a copy of das Bild to see what their current offers are.


  • #6
    G86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,660 ✭✭✭G86


    ok ok sorry :rolleyes:

    Im based in Dublin but I asked the question in general as dixons, argo etc are nationwide


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  • #7
    Terry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,061 ✭✭✭✭Terry


    Moved from AH, 'cos MonkeyFudge said this would be the best place.
    Blame him if it isn't.


  • #8
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,125 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    G86 wrote:
    Im based in Dublin
    Biko's gonna flip. :D


  • #9
    G86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,660 ✭✭✭G86


    ah here lads I give up!!!!!


  • #10
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    G86 wrote:
    ok ok sorry :rolleyes:

    Im based in Dublin but I asked the question in general as dixons, argo etc are nationwide
    Where you really going to buy it in another county/town?

    Your best bet is to check ebay and similar sites if you want it cheap and don't mind the wait.

    As to what brand, just go with one you know, Sony, Panasonic etc

    or argos


  • #11
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,110 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    biko wrote:
    *moves closer*
    Lol!


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  • #12
    G86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,660 ✭✭✭G86


    no I wasn't going to buy it in another town....those stores are nationwide...that means they cover all of Ireland:rolleyes: ..soo I figured if there was one in a dixons/argos in Mayo or Donegal it would also be in dixons/argos in Dublin.

    Anyhow its grand,

    Going to ask around at work

    Cheers


  • #13
    nesf
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    G86 wrote:
    Im based in Dublin but I asked the question in general as dixons, argo etc are nationwide

    lol. :)


    Argos has some very cheap stuff iirc. Or, if you're not in a rush, Lidl might do an offer on one at some point.


  • #14
    rocky
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    maplins had a mpeg4-looking camcorder for 100-ish. Not sure of the brand or even if it records mpeg4, it just looked like it could :D


  • #15
    G86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,660 ✭✭✭G86


    100ish? now someones talking my language!! :D

    I'll check that out ,cheer dude!


  • #16
    rocky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,977 ✭✭✭rocky


    found this link here


    "Q) how long does video recoring last? - bex
    A) this is all dependent upon quality settings and the memory card size you choose to use. A rough guide is about an hour on a 2gig SD card
    "


  • #17
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,039 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    rocky wrote:
    maplins had a mpeg4-looking camcorder for 100-ish. Not sure of the brand or even if it records mpeg4, it just looked like it could :D

    Those things are awful. Poor quality and very unreliable. A semi-decent digital camera will record video just as good as they can.


  • #18
    Rashers72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,207 ✭✭✭Rashers72


    Bought one about 18 months ago, from Jessop's. Very happy. Had to buy additional editing software, plus PCI card+firewire (Ulead Video Studio 10).
    Very good for the beginner.
    You might also see what they have in the airport, and if you know someone going through, get them to pick it up.
    I previously got a Canon camcorder in the airport, and got a great deal when compared to the shops in town.


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