Camcorder shortlist

[wannabeav]

Hi all,

We're expecting the first rugrat and want to record events (for future blackmail exercises ).

Looking for a camcorder that has good video quality (not too worried about stills), reasonable optical zoom and importantly 16:9 recording. Cost is not a massive issue as we want to get the right one so we actually use it. Shortlist at the moment is:

Canon MVX45i
Panasonic NV-GS250
Sony DCR-HC90
JVC GZ-MG50

Does anyone know if these are true widescreen units or does it just crop / stretch / mess around with the image? Are there any others out there that I should look at or remove from this list?

We'd appreciate any help with this one.

Thanks

[Alan A]

well,
I have just changed my TRV900 for a Sony HDR-HC1E High def 1080i camcorder and would reccommend that for future proofing and VERY high quality film

[wannabeav]

Thanks Alan,

Sorry should have mentioned that this needs to be smallish for ease of transport / in a bag. I did have a look at the sony on the web and although looked good was a bit too big. Future proofing is not a massive issue, it will only be used occasionally as neither of us are budding film makers.

Jez