Welcome to Motorhomefacts, we are a thriving motorhome community (Largest in Europe). Why Not JOIN NOW and get instant access to more of the website. It costs nothing to join and only takes a few minutes. We have 200,000 different people visiting our site monthly and this amount of motorhomers in one place guarantees a fast response to any questions you may have. We also have unique facilities not found elsewhere such as our Online Logbook, stopover tracker, Motorhome directory with Ebay type feedback and the largest repository of motorhome campsites reviews found anywhere
I have been toying with the idea of getting a new camcorder and came across this model. Its not something I would use a lot and don't intend to spend a lot of money on, but HD at this price?
Other HD models are nearer the £400 mark, so whats missing - apart from the loss of optical zoom?
I understand your dilema - I have ben through the same - finished up getting the panasonic SD9 (now replaced by SD100) Full HD i.e 1920x1080!!! Most cheaper camcorders do not go to full HD usually interaced not progressive
Richard
As Richard says, it will probably be interlaced rather than full HD, no optical zoom (a big loss in my view) and no Hard Disk - just memory cards (although you can get huge ones of these nowadays so less of an issue).
Still looks a good deal at just over £100 as an intro to video, but for a serious bit of home HD kit try: Sony HD cam or similar. Pricey but semi-pro standard.
I too will be looking to upgrade my trusty Sony dv camcorder.(got to save for it) but to be honest the Toshiba will be very poor quality. If you wait say untill the new year , they will be trying to give them away, try this mag which I picked up in the uk last week, "Camcorder buyer" good buy is the Samsung vp-hmx10. its sd/sdmc/mmc cards. 309£ But nothing beats Mini dv tape for picture Quality and for making yor own movies, great fun! lots dont have Viewfinders, and too many storage options. hope it helps ! one last thing dont buy one that looks like you might be holding a Gun?
To be honest, I am only considering one because we are going on a Caribbean cruise on the QM2 in December and thought it would be good to have some video of the holiday. I don't want anything big as I will also be carrying a digital SLR.
Silversurfer
I too am pro Sony - I have a couple of them, one digital8 and a MiniDV but I have to say that the SD9 is very good, it has won some awards agianst the Sony bunch it is good value for the money
Richard
Generally I travel with a Digital SLR, 2 x zooms, selection of memory cards, a monopod and a basic Hard Disc camcorder (this one Panasonic Camcorder). Off on a cruise next year ourselves and this is the set-up I plan to have with me.
Yeah Sony tops, I still see people using the older Hi-8s ect. just waiting for the prices to topple a bit, (and my wifes back turned) to get a Hd one? with a viewfinder> Sony HDR-HC9E looks like it got a v/f.
Are you sure it's not a camera with a Hard Drive (HD) rather than a High Definition capable camera which is more expensive? My High Definition camera is a panasonic SD5. It is an excellent camera but very difficult to edit if you are into video editing. It requires a super fast processor in the computer and stacks of memory.
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You cannot attach files in this forum You cannot download files in this forum
All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 2Goto page 1, 2Next
CzechRepublic
