HD Video Cameras?? Help?!

[r34 gtr]

Okay NICO,

I am in need of a good HD video camera. I have no idea what to look for in one these days. The last time I did any research was when my family bought one back in 2001.

I am going to use it for a movie project for one of my classes, but that is not particularly important. It does need to be decent in semi-low lighting situations for this though.

I would like it to be full HD, and record on a HDD or flash memory (either, or both). Slow motion video would be really classy, as I plan to use it to record AutoX, RallyX, and general automotive mayhem, but is not necessary.

My mother (the one ponying up for the purchase) will use it a lot to record things for her elementary school. Lessons, outings, etc. etc.

Don't want to spend more than $500.

I was looking at the Sony HDR-XR200V, the Canon HF20, Sanyo VPC-FH1A (does 600fps slow-mo, but in a worthless resolution), and the Panasonic HDC-HS250K. I literally just started looking though, so I have no idea.

Anyone who has something along these lines, please chime in. I will accept advice from anyone. Please help!!

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Modified by r34 gtr at 1:13 PM 4/1/2010

[dasoupdude]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/....html

You can check the reviews, it helps alot

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/....html

[snwbrdr435]

This year we used a panasonic HVX

[r34 gtr]

This year we used a panasonic HVX

That is an outrageously expensive video camera. The want is strong, but the bank account is thin.

[Warped161]

if you going for the Sony get the HDRxr500v, originally listed for 1200, you should be able to get it from a Sony outlet for brand new for 720. i know that's a bit more than you wanted to spend but the optical stabilization is sick for super smooth while shaking the cam and it has a low lux mode that shoots super clear in full color down to a single candle light source.

[szh]

I have a Canon Vixia HF-100 and absolutely love it. Very light, good anti-shake, records on 16GB SD cards and is perfect for what I wanted to use it for. Only limitations are: microphone is kinda limited, so getting an external mic is a good idea depending on the quality you want - Canon makes one (somewhat big though) that plugs into the hot-shoe spot on the Vixia.

BTW, the HF-100 It has been replaced with newer Canon models - with even better recording quality, since the HF-100 "only" does 1080i (note: 'i' not 'p'), so you can find the HF-100 new in sales for around $500. If you have more funds, then I would choose the later model Canon's, since they have better AVCHD recording capability and will have perceptibly better (albeit minor) recording quality.

I prefer Canon camcorders to other makes because their lenses are so much superior in quality - even the manufacturers that tout "Zeiss" lenses.

Z

[r34 gtr]

Well, Dasoupdude has pointed me towards the Canon Vixia HF200 for $529, so I would go with that.

I think I have narrowed it down to either the Sanyo VPC-HD2000 or the Canon Vixia HF200. It really just depends now on which one my family would prefer, as I will not be the only person using this (though I plan to use it a lot).

Keep it coming guys, you are really helping me out. Thank you everybody who has contributed so far!

[DrifterXRPS13]

sorry to jack your thread man but does anybody have the new go pro hd motorsports cam? i was on their site and it looks like a good buy...any input would be appreciated.

okay end thread jack..sorry homie!

[szh]

Well, Dasoupdude has pointed me towards the Canon Vixia HF200 for $529, so I would go with that.

That is an excellent price for that video camera, and BH Photo is a reliable place to buy it from. Given my experience with the previous gen HF-100, I'd make this decision over the Sanyo in a heartbeat.

Just be aware that the "accessory shoe" contacts is a Canon specific design - third-party stuff should not be put into it.

Z

[r34 gtr]

Its also apparently Canon's smallest and lightest HD video camera, so there is THAT.

[r34 gtr]

Ok guys, I bought the Canon Vixia HF200. Thank you for the advice!

[dasoupdude]

sorry to jack your thread man but does anybody have the new go pro hd motorsports cam? i was on their site and it looks like a good buy...any input would be appreciated.

okay end thread jack..sorry homie!

/Those Go pros are awesome, it makes riding around in a parking lot feel like your doing the nurburgring. Its funny how self conscious you get while driving while its on.

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Ok guys, I bought the Canon Vixia HF200. Thank you for the advice!

good choicehttp://vimeo.com/8561315

[Red coupe]

If you are going to use it in a car a lot, especially rally-x you probably don't want one with a hard drive.

Look for one that records to SD or some other kind of solid state media.

[r34 gtr]

Way to read boss. If you had done that, you would have known that I already bought one. Yes, it does record to SD only. Cheers though!