Which Camcorder for less than £200 ?

mug · 28-09-2008, 1:06 AM

Hi

My parents have asked me to find them a decent Cam for under £200. I really have no idea what I'm looking at. Its gonna be used at the odd wedding but mostly for holidays so not too bulky. Any idea's or suggestions ?

Thanks guys

mug · 28-09-2008, 2:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bare Knucklez

The Panasonic AG-DVX100B Camcorder is a good one.

Thats what I use.

Panasonic AG-DVX100B Camcorder

Hi m8

Thanks for the reply, I said £200 not £2000

unless you wanna sell it to me for £200

mug · 28-09-2008, 4:18 PM

Anyone ?. Even a kick in the right direction would help as I don't really know what the best options are

*A n d r e w* · 28-09-2008, 7:29 PM

I'm not really that aware of what's available around the £200 mark but I'm thinking that if maximum bang-for-buck quality-wise is what you're after, go for a standard def miniDV (tape) camcorder. Machines which record to harddrive and flash memory aren't going to be all that great at that level.

There must be a couple of Sony and Canon miniDV camcorders for that money. Perhaps take a look on Amaz0n?

Andrew.

mug · 28-09-2008, 7:33 PM

will do thanks

mug · 28-09-2008, 8:01 PM

I'm looking at :-

Sony DVD310
&
Canon DC300

My budget is now £250, I haven't been able to find any opinions on these on this forum. Anybody got any suggestions ?

*A n d r e w* · 28-09-2008, 8:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mug

Anybody got any suggestions ?

Yep: stay away from camcorders that record to DVD!

My advice is to go with miniDV (not DVD) tape-based camcorders, e.g., Canon MD235.

Though now you've upped your budget a little, the Canon FS100, which records to SD cards, is worth a look, too. Plenty of discussion on the FS100 on these forums if you search for it.

mug · 28-09-2008, 9:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Courtaj

Yep: stay away from camcorders that record to DVD!

My advice is to go with miniDV (not DVD) tape-based camcorders, e.g., Canon MD235.

Though now you've upped your budget a little, the Canon FS100, which records to SD cards, is worth a look, too. Plenty of discussion on the FS100 on these forums if you search for it.

I like the look of the Canon MD235 and it can be had for £171 inc del from dixons. Then I can get myself a dvd-rewriter and i'll have everything I need with change from £200