Topic: Best mid level LOW LUX HD Sub $900 camcorder - ?

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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/671655-REG/Canon_4394B001_VIXIA_HF_R100_Flash.html


Add 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

that's great!
I'll need to research on this for Low Lux capabilities
thanx
--Ian

[beatkilla]

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

[fguidry]

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

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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

yes this seems top be a super nice 3 CMOS cam
here at amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-HDC-TM700K-Hi-Def-Camcorder-Control/dp/tech-data/B0035LD0EY/ref=de_a_smtd
for $749.95

it seems like the HDC-SD600K
has no built in memory, and may be an older version:
here: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-HDC-SD600K-High-Def-Camcorder-Wide-Angle/dp/B003QHXZTC/ref=dp_return_2?ie=UTF8&n=502394&s=photo

thanx
--Ian

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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

nice deal...
I am kinda a Nikon fan but when I look at the  D90 it's still over 1G with a lens http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D90-DX-Format-18-105mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B001ENOZY4/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I13SUZX990WJIH&colid=3KG9B3IHZ05QD

$789.95  body only  http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D90-12-3MP-Digital-Body/dp/B001ET5U92/ref=pd_cp_p_1

though the canon rebel seems enticing

and yes I have owned a video camera - I have a super old 1993 style sanyo 8mm  not high 8 and not stereo huge by today's standards

I have been wanting a better still camera too - would love a D90 but could be swayed to the canon
I have a panasonic Lumix DMC-F27 - shoots mpegs mono and not great, also it is not as great in the low light as I would like but it is a point and shoot (better then my old fuji)

--Ian

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anyone:
I am strongly thinking about this one

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-HDC-SD600K-High-Def-Camcorder-Wide-Angle/dp/B003QHXZTC/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1EA176CQKZY0&colid=3KG9B3IHZ05QD

it's strange no info on the panasonic web site... It appears it was some kind of only in europe PAL cam - however it is  NTSC - it is very similar to the 700 w/o the manual controls

thoughts?
thanx
--Ian

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although
this might be better
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hf_s200?selectedName=Specifications#Specifications

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-HF-S200-Memory-Camcorder/dp/B00322OOXM/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I11YYERTAFZIAP&colid=3KG9B3IHZ05QD#

though it's $749 or so...
which is comparable  to the
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Cameras-Camcorders/Camcorders/3-MOS-High-Def-Camcorders/model.HDC-TM700K.S_11002_7000000000000005702#tabsection
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035LD0EY/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

but they are like $250 more than we can really spend....
any thoughts?

[beatkilla]

Have you considered the Canon HV 30/40 series?I know of a used hv30 for $475 from highly reputable videographer.

[shoestringconcerts]

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.

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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.

Thanx that is very useful information!

[linv5800]

The Sony cx-150 is a nice little camera .
It's very light and small . You could put it in your pocket
and no one would ever even know you had it . I love mine .

[guysonic]

Newest LUMIX DMC-FZ100 still/HD1080 camera sells for <$400 and seems to do very good low light HD video.  My next choice is older GH1 <$1000, and best seems GH2 LUMIX models exceeding stated budget at $1600 usd.

Music recording is best as using external audio flash deck+mics later edited to sync/exchange with camera's ALC audio.  A tactic suggested when camera's manual REC LEVE audio feature is missing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k49lNgTBy8 Is YouTube test video with camera handheld using fishpole rig of Brook Robertson guitar performance in very low light.
This also posted with more video-audio tests + discussion on my site's video mic page at: http://www.sonicstudios.com/videomic.htm#richfield

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ok I did it I ordered one of the  Panasonic HDC-SD600K 3MOS High-Def Camcorder with 35mm Wide-Angle Lens and 12x Optical Zoom (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-HDC-SD600K-High-Def-Camcorder-Wide-Angle/dp/B003QHXZTC/ref=dp_return_2?ie=UTF8&n=502394&s=photo
from Amazon - though B&H has the same pricing

I'll see how I like it - and report back.

[Teen Wolf Blitzer]

Sweet dude.  We'll have to get some Pickathon multicam footage next year.