what's a good camcorder under $250?

Edith Gilb

Answer
Flip MinoHD Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Chrome)
Technical Details
Color: Chrome

* Holds 60 minutes of HD-quality video (1280 x 720 resolution at 30 frames per second; 16:9 widescreen) on 4 GB of built-in memory
* Weighs only 3.3 ounces; Super-slim, super-sleek design, fits into your pocket or purse
* Limited Edition MinoHD Chrome features a shiny, reflective surface
* Flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch built-in FlipShare software
* FlipShare software lets you save and organize your videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, email your videos, and upload them
http://www.amazon.com/Flip-MinoHD-Camcorder-Minutes-Chrome/dp/B0023B14T0/?tag=tele-smart-20

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I need a good 1080p HD camcorder for under $250. Can anyone help me out?

Branon Dau

I don't need a big, professional HD canon or something, just a small hand help sony or toshiba or something camcorder. Please help, thank! :)

Answer
Getting a HD camcorder is taking a step backward in Video Quality. HD camcorders Interpolate the video, which means of every 25 frames of video, 4 or 5 frames are taken by the lens assembly, the other frames in between these are filled in by the camcorder inner circuitry, thus giving you not true video. MiniDV tape camcorders give every frame of every shot and usually cost less.

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm

Consumer level HD camcorders have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording consumer level HD camcorder, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer level HD camcorders all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes â four different times advertised as maximum record time for some consumer level HD camcorders. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.

MiniDV is currently the most popular format for consumer digital camcorders. MiniDV camcorders are typically more affordable than their HDD and DVD counterparts. Each MiniDV tape will typically hold an hour of footage at normal recording speed and quality. MiniDV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while your on vacation. There are literally hundreds of MiniDV camcorders available; both in standard and high-definition. And add the fact that to get a HD camcorder that could produce better video quality footage, one would have to spend in excess of $3500 for that camcorder that could produce higher quality video.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/zr960

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I need a good 1080p HD camcorder for under $250. Can anyone help me out?

Branon Dau

I don't need a big, professional HD canon or something, just a small hand help sony or toshiba or something camcorder. Please help, thank! :)

Answer
Getting a HD camcorder is taking a step backward in Video Quality. HD camcorders Interpolate the video, which means of every 25 frames of video, 4 or 5 frames are taken by the lens assembly, the other frames in between these are filled in by the camcorder inner circuitry, thus giving you not true video. MiniDV tape camcorders give every frame of every shot and usually cost less.

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm

Consumer level HD camcorders have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording consumer level HD camcorder, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer level HD camcorders all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes â four different times advertised as maximum record time for some consumer level HD camcorders. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.

MiniDV is currently the most popular format for consumer digital camcorders. MiniDV camcorders are typically more affordable than their HDD and DVD counterparts. Each MiniDV tape will typically hold an hour of footage at normal recording speed and quality. MiniDV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while your on vacation. There are literally hundreds of MiniDV camcorders available; both in standard and high-definition. And add the fact that to get a HD camcorder that could produce better video quality footage, one would have to spend in excess of $3500 for that camcorder that could produce higher quality video.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/zr960

Whats a good camcorder that cost under 250?

Me Enamora

I need one to make videos.

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Panasonic HDC-TM80K HD Camcorder was a great buy for my family. We have a baby on the way, due April 9th. we decided it would be nice to start documenting this part of the pregnancy, delivery and the baby when she comes. The camera takes great video. I really like the quality and it looks great on our 47inch lcd hdtv. its a tiny thing so it fits great in my tiny hands and easy to carry in my purse or leave behind in small storage spaces. I'm really excited to start capturing the wonderful life moments ahead. the expandable memory is a great op for people like me who want to record as much as possible and edit out the useless later.

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what camera would you say is best for recording concerts?

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fuzzyspark

Video/Digital camera maybe under $250?
I go to a lot of shows and i only have a cheap 10mp digital camera. Its sound comes out full of static and you can't understand anything.

What camera or recording device is best for recording concerts/shows/anything loud?

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The "best" will be any device with manual audio control. The automatic audio gain control in any camcorder get overpowered by loud audio resulting in clipping and that muddy and static sound.

Correctly using manual audio control prevents that clipping because it bypasses the auto mic gain control. The least expensive current camcorders - of which I am aware - with manual audio control are the Canon HV30 and the Sony HDR-HC9. They are well outside your budget.

An alternative is to keep using the camcorder you are using and get an external audio recording device - a field recorder - like those from Zoom, Edirol, Marantz, Sony, and others. When you edit the video, import the audio from the field recorder, sync the audio, then mute the audio that came in with the video.

What camcorder is best for my friend?

Dara

She is 16 and wants to be a director, so she wants to make short films for fun and stuff.
It has to be under 250

So being able to move around without it being blurry and crap is good
And high deff/long running time is good to
durable.

And obviously she is going to want one that has a memory card to put in her computer.

:) thank you!

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There are a ton of great digital camcorders that are coming onto the market and I'm actually on the market for a new one myself. I'm looking for something much more compact and portable with a new digital camcorder and I too am looking for something that won't break my bank. :) A good friend of mine suggested this Aiptek digital camcorder, http://www.digitalimaginghq.com/aiptek-ahd-hd-digital-camcorder.html With 6 MB of memory and USB cables so that you can easily hook the camera up to your computer this digital camcorder may be the perfect fit for your friend and well for me too! :) Hope this helps!

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