Recommendations for decent HD camcorder up to £400?

[Matt_]

I'm looking for a decent HD camcorder, to shoot some short films and experimental stuff on.

I really want it to be full HD, fairly close to the £400 mark or less.

Ideally I'd want a focus ring on the lens, but I doubt I'll find a camcorder for that sort of price I'm looking for with a focus ring right?

Must be compatible with Mac (which I'm sure most are now-a-days right?).

Hope someone can help me out?

 

[Crabbegom]

I have a brand new Canon Legria HF M306 HD camcorder for sale Still boxed never been opened. The reason is, its a replacement from insurance following damage to my original 306 and whilst waiting I decided on a differnt camera a DLSR. They sell normally at about £400, and I am prepared to sell at £350. Obviously it will have all the warranty etc in the box. I can also confirm it is fine with a Mac as thaat is the computer I have

 

[Matt_]

I have a brand new Canon Legria HF M306 HD camcorder for sale Still boxed never been opened. The reason is, its a replacement from insurance following damage to my original 306 and whilst waiting I decided on a differnt camera a DLSR. They sell normally at about £400, and I am prepared to sell at £350. Obviously it will have all the warranty etc in the box. I can also confirm it is fine with a Mac as thaat is the computer I have

Does the camcorder have a focus ring on the lens?

 

[Crabbegom]

No , Sorry it dosn't

 

[DolbyDan]

You can get the Panasonic SD600 at John Lewis price-matched from Argos for £450 and then get 10% cash-back from Panasonic and you end up with a £600+ camcorder for £405.

Brand new at around £400 the Sd600 is the best by far camcorder in its class!

 

[Vinesh]

You can get the Panasonic SD600 at John Lewis price-matched from Argos for £450 and then get 10% cash-back from Panasonic and you end up with a £600+ camcorder for £405.

Brand new at around £400 the Sd600 is the best by far camcorder in its class!

JL would not price match Argos (I tried).

They did price match UK Optics