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I'd recommend sony cx115 or panasonic hdc-sd60
I have the Panasonic HDC SD60. It's compact, has a good range of functions and gives very good results, and it's more or less within budget if you shop around. There are some irritations - for me anyway - but I suppose some of them will be common to all entry level camcorders.
1. The small, lightweight, sleek design make it difficult to hold steady at times.
2. There's no viewfinder. This is a pain in bright sunlight and means that you can't steady the camcorder against your face.
3. Wind noise is very intrusive.
4. The touch screen isn't very responsive to fingertip pressure and you really have to use the little stylus that comes with it.
5. The separate battery charger is an expensive extra, so you have to charge the battery mounted on the camcorder.
5. It frequently displays a "Panning too fast" warning, even when you're not panning. I haven't found a way to switch this off.
Do I like it? Yes, with these reservations. Would I buy it again, maybe.
1. The small, lightweight, sleek design make it difficult to hold steady at times.
2. There's no viewfinder. This is a pain in bright sunlight and means that you can't steady the camcorder against your face.
3. Wind noise is very intrusive.
4. The touch screen isn't very responsive to fingertip pressure and you really have to use the little stylus that comes with it.
5. The separate battery charger is an expensive extra, so you have to charge the battery mounted on the camcorder.
5. It frequently displays a "Panning too fast" warning, even when you're not panning. I haven't found a way to switch this off.
Do I like it? Yes, with these reservations. Would I buy it again, maybe.
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Canon is right up there
I have used the sd60 for my last three videos in my signature. its small easy to use and has a great zoom. it works in any quality light. needs a tripod for sure. the best feature is the pre record button if you watch birds etc. even on a 32" screen the quality looks good.
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I have used the sd60 for my last three videos in my signature. its small easy to use and has a great zoom. it works in any quality light. needs a tripod for sure. the best feature is the pre record button if you watch birds etc. even on a 32" screen the quality looks good.
I would pick the one that has the features most important to you. The panasonic doesn't have an external mic or threaded lens for a filter but thats not the most important feature for me so you pays your money...
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I would pick the one that has the features most important to you. The panasonic doesn't have an external mic or threaded lens for a filter but thats not the most important feature for me so you pays your money...
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the canon hf r106 is a pretty nifty camera, don't forget about the sony cx115 or the even cheaper sx33.