Zoey
is this an overall good camcorder:
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Dr.-Tech-5MP-2.4-inch-Red-Digital-Camcorder/5258394/product.html
I need a nicer one. So tell me what you think
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It is a no-name piece of crap. Whether or not it uses MiniDV tape (only one current consumer camera still does by the way) or not isn't the issue at all. Stick with quality name brands. Canon, Panasonic, JVC, Samsung, Sanyo and Sony come to mind. I can't think of any camcorder under $150 that quite frankly isn't a waste of money.
I got this for $119 a few weeks ago. Good luck still finding it.
http://www.samsung.com/us/photography/camcorders/SMX-F40SN/XAA
Right now you see the models that were introduced in 2010 having their prices slashed. New models often pop up after the Consumer Electronics Show of late January-early February. That's when the 2011 models were shown. Most hit the shelves 4-6 weeks later. 2010 models at bargain basement prices were common a week or so ago, but now pickings are slim. Good luck.
It is a no-name piece of crap. Whether or not it uses MiniDV tape (only one current consumer camera still does by the way) or not isn't the issue at all. Stick with quality name brands. Canon, Panasonic, JVC, Samsung, Sanyo and Sony come to mind. I can't think of any camcorder under $150 that quite frankly isn't a waste of money.
I got this for $119 a few weeks ago. Good luck still finding it.
http://www.samsung.com/us/photography/camcorders/SMX-F40SN/XAA
Right now you see the models that were introduced in 2010 having their prices slashed. New models often pop up after the Consumer Electronics Show of late January-early February. That's when the 2011 models were shown. Most hit the shelves 4-6 weeks later. 2010 models at bargain basement prices were common a week or so ago, but now pickings are slim. Good luck.
is a GE camera a good brand?
Katie Gree
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These are the brands I would trust and recommend: Canon, JVC, Panasonic, Samsung, Sanyo and Sony. There are many low end junky cameras on the market. If the specs look too good to be true, there's probably something wrong. For example, there is no such thing as an HD camcorder for less than $200 worth buying. In fact, even under $250 is going to be marginal at best.
The accessories you buy are just as important. Tripod, lighting, microphone, etc are something you don't want to overlook. You will be hard pressed to find a camcorder for less than $500 with the ability to take an external microphone. At some point, even if you are only a little serious, you will regret not having a microphone jack. Take this advice, I have a nice Samsung HMX-H200 camcorder that is now discontinued. I paid $250 for it. A month ago It was down to $220. When it first came to market in 2010, it was around $300. What you look at today will be cheaper tomorrow. In a short period, it will be replaced. The replacement will cost more. It may or may not do more or do it better.
By the way, I REALLY regret not having an external microphone for this camera, other than that, I'm OK with it.
Whatever brand/model you are interested in, chances are good somebody on YouTube has uploaded sample, review or test video from it.
These are the brands I would trust and recommend: Canon, JVC, Panasonic, Samsung, Sanyo and Sony. There are many low end junky cameras on the market. If the specs look too good to be true, there's probably something wrong. For example, there is no such thing as an HD camcorder for less than $200 worth buying. In fact, even under $250 is going to be marginal at best.
The accessories you buy are just as important. Tripod, lighting, microphone, etc are something you don't want to overlook. You will be hard pressed to find a camcorder for less than $500 with the ability to take an external microphone. At some point, even if you are only a little serious, you will regret not having a microphone jack. Take this advice, I have a nice Samsung HMX-H200 camcorder that is now discontinued. I paid $250 for it. A month ago It was down to $220. When it first came to market in 2010, it was around $300. What you look at today will be cheaper tomorrow. In a short period, it will be replaced. The replacement will cost more. It may or may not do more or do it better.
By the way, I REALLY regret not having an external microphone for this camera, other than that, I'm OK with it.
Whatever brand/model you are interested in, chances are good somebody on YouTube has uploaded sample, review or test video from it.
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