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Looking for a Beginner Camcorder

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Old 16-05-2008, 8:23 PM   #1
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Looking for a Beginner Camcorder

A few years ago I got in to photography and recently I have started to become interested in trying my hand at doing some Video. My only problem is I’m a little stuck on what to get. I am interested in getting something in the miniDV range of camcorders but other then that don’t really know what I should be looking for. What would you guys recommend for someone who is just looking to start out?

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Re: Looking for a Beginner Camcorder

Do you have a budget in mind?
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Old 17-05-2008, 5:07 AM   #3
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Re: Looking for a Beginner Camcorder

I was looking to spend around the £200 area
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Re: Looking for a Beginner Camcorder

Canon MD160 or MD205:
http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Prod...d205/index.asp
http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Prod...d160/index.asp
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Re: Looking for a Beginner Camcorder

Pretty spot on, there aren't that many miniDV models left at any budget range anyway. The 205 would be the better one
Panasonic or Sony models cost a bit more maybe better but not by much

"Gold Coast" in Aussie or even Ghana ( In West Africa) are little way away from any of Canon Uks retail outlets though.
I guess the model names are the same in Australia
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