Big Chief2011647545501 Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 I'm looking to pick up a camcorder soon before my boy arrives. I've looked a ton but dont have a clue the quality of them. Anyone have any good luck or suggestions? I want something with 18+ optical zoom and image stabilization for around $200-350. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 I picked up a Sony 1080P one for Christmas and love it. Panny has one that is alittle nicer but I was already above my budget for my first video camera. It's nothing hugely fancy but it does have some cool features. MOst of all it's small and easy to use. I can 2hrs of full 1080P 60fpm video with surround sound on my 32gb card. I will tell you if you're looking at a nice digital HD one and even remotely think you'll be editing videos, you'll want to bump your overall budget. I spend about $450 on the camera, $85 on the memory card, $200 on software, added a BluRay Burner and large HDD to my PC. All in it wasn't cheap but well worth it. Here's a pic for comparison http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/140905761/original.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 With the huge verge of digital cameras about a decade back, you can't go wrong with any of the top brands mid range products. If you haven't owned a modern video camera in many years, you'll be in for a decent surprise, as the purpose built video cameras in the $300-500 range have drastically improved. Any sony/nikon/canon/fuji will suit you well, although for video sony/canon are the better buys, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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