Which camcorder should I get?

Mr. Bright

Please read eveything before posting. I want to make documentaries. Also, I have a degree in journlism and want to make good quality docos - about 90 min in lengths wtih decent interviews - that don't have a home made feel to them, but I will be doing EVERYTHING by myself. I want this stuff to sell, or at least get seen by many people. Which camcorder should I get? A consumer one or a professional one?

I am thinking of a professional one, though I don't have that much money, but I can afford about $1700 australian dollars (about the same as the US dollar at the moment :D ). I want it to be HD (High Definition), not SD (standard definition), and I want it to either have a harddrive, or be able to be saved to SD cards. I don't want tape, or Mini DV. This is the camera I am thinking of getting: Panasonic Professional AG-HMC40 AVCHD Camcorder. It has a good rating on amazon.

Is this camcorder that much different from really good consumer camcorders, like: Panasonic HDC-TM700 or anything else like that of the top of the line consumer camcorders. I just don't want to buy a professional camcorder that is nearly the same as consumer camcorders (in terms of visual and audio quality), and is twice the size. I know some SOJO's (solo journalists) use consumer camcorders for their stuff.

I might add more later.

Thanks for your time.

Answer
I would consider Panasonic Pro AG-DVC20 3CCD MiniDV Proline Camcorder
* 3CCD optical system with advanced digital processing for sharp, vivid images
* 2.5-inch monitor with Power LCD and new Zero Lux Night View features
* 10x optical zoom; 500x digital zoom
* 00EE 1394 DV in/out terminal; video and S-video out; mic in and audio out
* Shoulder-mount design with extra-large handle grip and fingertip zoom control

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/446365-REG/Panasonic_AG_DVC20.html/BI/6846/KBID/7390

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-AG-DVC20-Proline-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B000DZH7NA/?tag=nktf-20

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=nktf&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fshop.ebay.com%2fi.html%3f_nkw%3dPanasonic%2bPro%2bAG-DVC20%2b%26_sacat%3d0%26_dmpt%3dCamcorders_Professional_Video_Cameras%26_odkw%3dSony%2bHDR-FX7%2b3-CMOS%26_osacat%3d0%26bkBtn%3d%26_trksid%3dp3286.m270.l1313

Looking to buy a Camcorder. HELP!?

joe

I wanna buy a camcorder that will allow me to shoot in HD for documenting purposes. Id like it to be able to handle loud sound (like live music). I plan on making documentaries with it so give me some advice please. Ive been looking into the sony HDR-PJ30. is that really a good choice? What else is out there that will fit my needs well!

Answer
I could sell you my Canon Vixia HF S21 for pretty cheap. It was on the Cnet top HD Camcorders. Email me if you want to buy: stucko33@gmail.com

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