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Old 13-12-2007, 6:39 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Camcorder with external mic input

What would you recommend for a good value (read lower priced) 3CCD camcorder with hard drive and an external mic input?

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Re: Camcorder with external mic input

I don’t know of any.

Not sure why 3CCDs is mandatory, but that pretty much limits you to Panasonic and a few JVC models (for low priced consumer models). External mic inputs are rare as it is.

Panasonic GS230 is low priced, 3 CCD, external mic input, but is DV tape.
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Re: Camcorder with external mic input

Doesn't 3CCD give a much better picture?
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Re: Camcorder with external mic input

No. All things being equal, 3 CCDs (or CMOS) is usually better than 1; large CCD/CMOS is better than small.

Unless you go to very expensive high end cams, the choice is between 3 small CCD/CMOS vs. one large one. The large sensor gives better low light performance, the 3 CCDs possibly better colour accuracy. On balance they cancel eachother out, and other factors like the lens and the digital processing impact the overall quality.
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Re: Camcorder with external mic input

I agree with Mark there.. 3CCD vs 1CCD was measure of quality

Not anymore.. Budget 3CCDs will not give a well sorted single CCD or Single CMOS any headaches
Also at the budget range 3CCD camcorders may struggle to cope well in low light
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This in no way detracts from the quality of Panasonic's offerings. Just a note to take the 3CCD marketing spin in the right context
Certainly higher end Camcorders have 3 CCD/CMOS but they have a lot of other technical features to make them better quality besides having more than 1 CCD

As for HDD with mic in. The only one I know is Canons HG10. Until it was made I'm not sure there was any other and it is a "disspearing" feature
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Re: Camcorder with external mic input

I am also looking for a camera with an external microphone slot to replace the one which recently got stolen! I used to have a Panasonic NV180 mini dv camera. This was great for the price, but is no longer available. I would value people's opinions on the best quality cameras either tape or Hard disc with the external microphone slot under £1000 preferably cheaper. I value quality of picture and sound, would like some manual controls, though get lazy and often only use manual focus. Anyway I would value your advice as I am finding the variety of cameras out there bewildering. I have been using AVID to edit. Thanks
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