[thejollyboys]

Sorry to post a boring thread here. I know these questions have been asked before but i'm about to take the plunge and would like some experienced views.

I have just popped to Argos for something for my wife and noticed they have the Sony DCR-SR190 for 329.99. I wanted to buy into new technology by going HD so also looking at the SR5. I have a Sony Bravia KDL402000 tele so i'm HD ready and also have the PS3.

HD camera i spotted was the Sony HDR-SR5 but is this to 'bottom end' to be decent?

I was looking to spend between 500 - 600 on a new camcorder.

Thanks for your help.

[thejollyboys]

Update.

When on the web site I typed in the catalogue number associated with the offer and it returns the sr52 not the sr190.

I understand they must sell it for that price if it is advertised at that price?

[senu]

Originally Posted by thejollyboys

HD camera i spotted was the Sony HDR-SR5 but is this to 'bottom end' to be decent?
Thanks for your help.

Most definitely Not at all
but you can get a bit more for your money, I think. Did you consider Tape? ( Canon HV10/20 , Sony HC7) or Say Canons HG 10 or Sonys SR7? Hi def HDD?? (AVCHD)

If you have a PS3 please do your eyes and the Bravia a favour and definitely get a Hi def Model.
The PS3 will play AVCHD as well as m2t files off its HDD or even off a data DVD.
If you do have a PC with Vista or XP ( Media centre version) you can use that as a media server and stream Hi def files to the PS3 whic will act as a media streamer and play them of your HDTV in glorious Hi def.. otherwise just play them off the HDD or a data disc

[redsox_mark]

SR5 is decent. The tape based models (HC5, HC7, Canon HV20) are better. As are the higher end AVCHD models like the SR7 and Canon HG10.

[thejollyboys]

Do you think the Canon HG10 is £140 better than the SR5?

Chepest I can find the HG10 is 633 on Pixmania.

Thanks for your help.

[richard plumb]

the SR7 is £666 in Argos. Slightly above your price range, but the cheapest I've seen it anywhere.

[senu]

I havent used the SR5 but I have used the HG 10 and think it is perhaps a cut above the SR5.

But is it worth £140 more.?? I honestly couldn't say as Im unable to objectively say where the extra money goes.

I guess in matters of one off purchases I tend to rationalise just pay the difference and stay happy .
YMMV

[redsox_mark]

I agree, it is hard to put a price on the difference in quality. The differences in quality are not large.

[thejollyboys]

Taken the plunge guys!

Gone for the Canon HG10 and got it for £549 on empiredirect.

I'll post a review once i've had chance to test and play with the cam.

Thanks for all your help.