which camcorder

[Mighty Chipster]

Guys,

Apologies for this post because no doubt it's been asked already.....

I am after a HD camcorder and I have been considering the Sony HDR-SR10E (is this a good choice?) but I am open to other suggestions.

Basically, HD format - recording to HDD with easy connect to TV or convert to DVD steps.

Advice gratefully received.

TIA

MC

[newbie1980]

what's your budget? do you want a viewfinder? is low-light capability of importance to you? Why HDD?

[Mighty Chipster]

Originally Posted by newbie1980

what's your budget? do you want a viewfinder? is low-light capability of importance to you? Why HDD?

Budget is around the £500 mark (amazon sell the sr10e for £498.50).

Low light capability is not important and HDD because that is easier?

I know the 10e doesnt come with a viewfinder and the 11e does but that is way out of my budget and I have had a mini8 sony camcorder in the past and I very rarely used the viewfinder at all.

MC

[Mr Zoop]

I have a Sony HDR-TG3E, cost £500, it's small but does a great job, I chose this model as it has HD and is small meaning I am more likely to take it around with me, it also takes good stills at 4MP. I bought an extra battery and an 8GB memory stick.

[senu]

Originally Posted by Mr Zoop

I have a Sony HDR-TG3E, cost £500, it's small but does a great job, I chose this model as it has HD and is small meaning I am more likely to take it around with me, it also takes good stills at 4MP. I bought an extra battery and an 8GB memory stick.

I wouldnt rate it higher than the SR10 though

[newbie1980]

Originally Posted by senu

I wouldnt rate it higher than the SR10 though

sr10 goes for 500 these days?

[Mr Zoop]

Originally Posted by senu

I wouldnt rate it higher than the SR10 though

True, but you need bigger pockets

[steven.smith2]

Hi.. sony HDR-SR10E is a great choice.. I would suggest u to go for it.. its definitely a good buy, both in terms of the price as well as the features it provides.. I recently bought the same product from
http://www.checkcost.co.uk/camcorders/c/4354/

and trust me I have been on cloud 9 since then,,
take a look at the above link ,, I hope it will help u

[redsox_mark]

SR10 is good value for the money (as is the TG3, if one prefers a smaller, flash memory based model). The SR10 has the better Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens; though in practice the video from it and the TG3 is very similar.