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I would prefer if the camera had a viewfinder. since you're mostly doing in/around the house filming with your baby and filming it may not be as important but its something that should be considered. another important factor for me is mic input. I prefer videos to sound just as clear and good as tapes, so if the audio on a video sucks (most likely) I won't watch it.
For indoor shots which are low light and for concerts none of those will perform very well.Bright outdoor shots will be fine.The sensor size is what matters and they are all 1/4 inch.You need 1/3 or 1/2 inch for better low light.Look on ebay for a used sony cx500 or sony cx520.That is my opinion from experience with the sonys.I would never buy a video camera with a sensor that is 1/4inch 1/6 or 1/8/inch.
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The Canon vixia hf21 looks like a good buy.64gb internal memory,can add sdhc card,does 24p,has mic terminal and headphone,audio meter and manual audio adjustment. And its just within your budget.
If it were me i would get the canon over the jvc that you linked. The canon is f1.8 and the jvc is f2.8 also jvc is notorious for having dead pixels.
I have the 550v and two 500s. Amazing cams. Just make sure to manually set your exposure.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/671655-REG/Canon_4394B001_VIXIA_HF_R100_Flash.htmlAdd to cart $279.Mic in and headphone can't beat this for the price.Do you want to spend more?This camera has no built in memory so sdhc cards are necessary and for HD video you need Class 6.I use these ones without any issues.Don't forget a large capacity battery.http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/590176-REG/Fujifilm_600007622.html
As I understand it, the killer consumer camcorder this year is the Panasonic TM700. It's getting a lot of positive press for its low light capability (fast lens) and great image quality. Full manual controls, etc. etc. Currently $795 at B&H.Fran
I don't know if you ever have owned any video cameras but honestly NONE can see anywhere as good as the human eye in low light so you may very well be dissapointed with any video camera.Since you are looking to mostly capture outstanding memories of your child and have changed your budget i would also seriously consider a HD DSLR instead.Why?Because you can shoot immaculate hi-res photos of your family AND record outstanding lowlight video.Canon t2i with 18-55mm kit lens for $849.Add a canon ef f1.8 for $99 more dollars and your a very lucky man!http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/675618-REG/Canon_4462B003_EOS_Rebel_T2i_Digital.html
im very happy with my panasonic TM700 and its ois is the best i have ever seen.i also have an HV20 and it is a good camera but the TM700 handles low light much better.The best low ligh camera i have is the Sanyo Fh1 it is only about $300 but it has horrible stabilization and auto focus. I use them as stationary cameras on tripod or mounts. lock exposure and focus and they are great.
Sweet dude. We'll have to get some Pickathon multicam footage next year.
the difference between the SD600 and tm700 is the 600 has no mic or headphone and no internal memory right?
:here is a sample of the Panasonic HDC-SD600:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON_CwdY-HPo--IanPS please excuse my novice shooting skills- I'm still trying to figure the camera out...
Quote from: ArchivalAudio on January 12, 2011, 01:50:09 AM:here is a sample of the Panasonic HDC-SD600:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON_CwdY-HPo--IanPS please excuse my novice shooting skills- I'm still trying to figure the camera out... its a little too bright, you want to shoot in manual mode and practice changing shutter and iris to adjust the picture, we are used to seeing 'bright' faces but the reality is our faces arent suppose to glow. you need to lower exposure and lowing the iris/ gain setting is the easiest way.
its a little too bright, you want to shoot in manual mode and practice changing shutter and iris to adjust the picture, we are used to seeing 'bright' faces but the reality is our faces arent suppose to glow. you need to lower exposure and lowing the iris/ gain setting is the easiest way.