Originally Posted by dingo
I'm looking to buy a video camera and have just started my research. My approximate budget is $700 but might be temped to go higher if I find something worth doing so. I don't really care about stills, but that'd be nice. I would rather have high quality video than have both video and still.
Any suggestions on what to look at?
Hi,
I too am in the market for a Camcorder. I've read this thread and found it to be very useful. I'm still debating on which model to buy and am hoping for some guidance here.
I'll be travelling to Egypt in less than 2 weeks. It is a memorable event as all my brothers and sisters are going to meet there (without families) for a 2 week trip. This is not a fancy 5-star trip - we'll be toughing it out. I would like to save 1-2 hrs a day of the trip on a camcorder.
What is my best option? I'm flexible with budget (can go as high as $1200). Things that are important to me:
1) Size/weight - I travel light and hence this is very important
2) Long lasting batteries or easy to carry/cheap spares
3) Easy to carry extra media (MiniDVs etc)
4) A big plus would be good quality still pictures.
I won't be carrying my laptop with me and usually travel to remote places with no chance of downloading for a few days at a stretch.
I checked out
1) Sony DCR-HC40 - only 1MP stills... not so sure
2) Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS400 - Like it but it seems to have some tape sound issues.. and for over 1000 dollars, that's a big risk to take.
3) JVC Everio GZMC100 2MP Digital Media Camera - no tapes to carry!!! But seems to have software issues.. also, can record only 1 hr on the card that comes with it. Extra cards cost $200 each. Not worth it...
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Kamala