best camcorders under 700 image
christine
I'm having a hard time finding one that isn't too small. Must have an external microphone as well as optical image stabilization. Of all the research I've done I still can't seem to come up with anything. Any suggestions would really be appreciated!!!
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Here are a couple that are the non-Flip type I think you're looking for. Both have pics in the links provided. Both also have 12x opt zoom (200x digital) and a max still res of 2048x1536.
Canon Vixia HF10 - $689 and got 317.08 rating points (camcorderinfo.com). 16 gb of internal storage.
The HF11 is $599 and got 313.75 rating points. It also has 32 gb of internal storage, so there's definitely some benefits if you choose this one instead.
I also ran across the HF100 which is going for $499 on a CNet review.
Here are a couple that are the non-Flip type I think you're looking for. Both have pics in the links provided. Both also have 12x opt zoom (200x digital) and a max still res of 2048x1536.
Canon Vixia HF10 - $689 and got 317.08 rating points (camcorderinfo.com). 16 gb of internal storage.
The HF11 is $599 and got 313.75 rating points. It also has 32 gb of internal storage, so there's definitely some benefits if you choose this one instead.
I also ran across the HF100 which is going for $499 on a CNet review.
Is the Canon XA10 HD Professional Camcorder good for film making?
Bittercold
I'm starting out so this would be my first camcorder I have ever used.
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Hi "Bittercold":
Since you already asked twice last month about miniDV camcorders, I won't repeat any of the other Y!A pros' advice on that subject. I will, however, point you back to fellow Contributor "L's" Answer to you regarding the AVCHD format issues that the Canon XA10 records all its files in: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmxPdh4o1WYVv83bjYM0h6Xsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20120324030021AAL8XNH
If you are interested in "filmmaking", then you are going to have to plan for editing, and AVCHD's lossy compression codec isn't the best for frame-accurate edits.
If you've never done any camcorder shooting at all, you might be better served starting out with something used from a good camera store or pawn shop, and making sure some of your budget money goes into the extra RAM & fast hard drives (among other things) that editing HD footage will require. Try a $250-$500 test run, before you go spending almost 2-grand.
Feel free to update us with what kind of stuff you plan to shoot, for better feedback. It makes a difference:
When I get hired by Coach Schuman or one of the other Yahoo!Sports' "Rivals 100" coaches to videotape a football event, they expect me to bring a miniDV format camcorder, not a flash-card AVCHD or H.264 unit, no matter how expensive. And small-is-good with run & gun sports shooting, so I use a Canon ZR-series or Panasonic GS-80 (both under $700), rather than my $3000 Sony Z1U. We shoot everything in 4:3 Standard Def, since that's what the editor, the other coaches, and all the other shooters work in. And the low-compression DV codecs make for good action footage and easy edits.
The Canon XA10 has pro-audio features, good Canon glass optics, dual SD slots, etc., but I can't say if it's the best deal for you.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
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Hi "Bittercold":
Since you already asked twice last month about miniDV camcorders, I won't repeat any of the other Y!A pros' advice on that subject. I will, however, point you back to fellow Contributor "L's" Answer to you regarding the AVCHD format issues that the Canon XA10 records all its files in: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmxPdh4o1WYVv83bjYM0h6Xsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20120324030021AAL8XNH
If you are interested in "filmmaking", then you are going to have to plan for editing, and AVCHD's lossy compression codec isn't the best for frame-accurate edits.
If you've never done any camcorder shooting at all, you might be better served starting out with something used from a good camera store or pawn shop, and making sure some of your budget money goes into the extra RAM & fast hard drives (among other things) that editing HD footage will require. Try a $250-$500 test run, before you go spending almost 2-grand.
Feel free to update us with what kind of stuff you plan to shoot, for better feedback. It makes a difference:
When I get hired by Coach Schuman or one of the other Yahoo!Sports' "Rivals 100" coaches to videotape a football event, they expect me to bring a miniDV format camcorder, not a flash-card AVCHD or H.264 unit, no matter how expensive. And small-is-good with run & gun sports shooting, so I use a Canon ZR-series or Panasonic GS-80 (both under $700), rather than my $3000 Sony Z1U. We shoot everything in 4:3 Standard Def, since that's what the editor, the other coaches, and all the other shooters work in. And the low-compression DV codecs make for good action footage and easy edits.
The Canon XA10 has pro-audio features, good Canon glass optics, dual SD slots, etc., but I can't say if it's the best deal for you.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
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