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i need to buy a camcorder as a gift & know absolutely nothing about optic zoom # or the gb's, or dcr, dvd. all know is its going to be used leisurly, mostly to record & playback kids sporting events & i guess it would be nice to take decent still pics. & pretty easy to use as well as compact. i dont want to spend more than $400 & prefer to purchace it @ walmart, because i have a gift card. any advice or expierences will help. thanks
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You can consider buying
1)Flip Ultra Camcorder 2nd Generation, 120 Minutes (Black)
*Easy-to-use, pocket-sized camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom
*Captures 120 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 4 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
*Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch FlipShare software
*Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, and upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace
*Large 2-inch color LCD screen to play back and delete videos
http://www.amazon.com/Flip-Ultra-Camcorder-Generation-Minutes/dp/B0023B14U4/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20
2)Sony HDR-CX110 High Definition Handycam Camcorder
*1920x1080 Full HD Recording w/3MP still image
*Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot
*1/4" back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor
*1080/60p playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV
*30mm CZ Vario Sonnar T* with 25x Optical zoom
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HDR-CX110-Definition-Handycam-Camcorder/dp/B0031RGKZI/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20
3)Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (Black)
*Record High Definition video (1080p at 30 fps with 16:9 aspect ratio)
*Easily upload recorded footage to YouTube with built-in USB and software
*Expandable SD/SDHC card slot up to 32 GB; Rechargeable batteries and charger included
*Vibrant 2.5-inch viewfinder; Watch footage on HDTV with included cables
http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-Pocket-Video-Camera-Black/dp/B002HOPUPC/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20
Try to search here you can find more options :
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=camcorder&x=0&y=0&tag=bdd-linking-001-20
You can consider buying
1)Flip Ultra Camcorder 2nd Generation, 120 Minutes (Black)
*Easy-to-use, pocket-sized camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom
*Captures 120 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 4 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
*Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch FlipShare software
*Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, and upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace
*Large 2-inch color LCD screen to play back and delete videos
http://www.amazon.com/Flip-Ultra-Camcorder-Generation-Minutes/dp/B0023B14U4/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20
2)Sony HDR-CX110 High Definition Handycam Camcorder
*1920x1080 Full HD Recording w/3MP still image
*Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot
*1/4" back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor
*1080/60p playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV
*30mm CZ Vario Sonnar T* with 25x Optical zoom
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HDR-CX110-Definition-Handycam-Camcorder/dp/B0031RGKZI/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20
3)Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (Black)
*Record High Definition video (1080p at 30 fps with 16:9 aspect ratio)
*Easily upload recorded footage to YouTube with built-in USB and software
*Expandable SD/SDHC card slot up to 32 GB; Rechargeable batteries and charger included
*Vibrant 2.5-inch viewfinder; Watch footage on HDTV with included cables
http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-Pocket-Video-Camera-Black/dp/B002HOPUPC/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20
Try to search here you can find more options :
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=camcorder&x=0&y=0&tag=bdd-linking-001-20
Beginner HD Camcorder?
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I want to purchase a camcorder that records in HD. On Youtube 1080p if possible. (1920x1080 Fulll HD Video). I've looked at models such as Sony HDR-CX190 and Sony HDR-CX110. Those run to $250-500 and thats a bit out of my price range. Anything I can get that I can handle from a firm 150$-200$? I just want a camcorder that records in full HD quality, has a fairly good optical zoom (25x), and HDMI output. Please help!
Answer
Hi Richard:
You need to get more realistic with your budget or else lower your expectations of what you plan on getting as far as your "feature list". The first to go away will be the 25x optical zoom for most cameras in your price range. (Unless you plan on buying "used" gear.)
TV stations spend THOUSANDS of dollars to upgrade their Standard Def TV cameras, lenses, and recorders to handle "HD". And average consumers like you expect "NFL Today" quality on your home TV or YouTube with something under-$200 from WalMart or BestBuy.
It ain't gonna happen, young sport.
You'll find decent optics (glass not plastic lenses), an HDMI output connector, full-HD and image stabilization, but only 4x digital zoom (no true-optical zoom) with most of the Kodak PlaySport and PlayTouch model camcorders, all of which are under-$200 (and some of the $179 models can be found for $79 on sale). But Kodak has stopped making all of its digital cameras and camcorders, so supplies of the PlaySport/Touch series are becoming scarce.
To find decent optical zoom on an under-$200 HD camcorder (without taking your chances on a used "eBay bargain") you'll have to compromise elsewhere in your list: the new Samsung F80SN camcorder has a whopping 52x Schneider zoom lens (and "fast" at F1.8), but only records in 720HD, but on YouTube you wouldn't be able to tell the difference in resolution. It also has HDMI output, and utilizes 1080p up-scaling when displaying photos or playing your 720p video, so you'l get great viewing quality for the money.
The only other cheap line I'd recommend is the Sanyo Xacti pistol grip style camcorders or the palm-sized Sanyo camcorders, which have 10x or more optical zoom, HDMI, and full-HD recording. Panasonic just recently acquired Sanyo, and I haven't kept up with what models are still "Sanyo" branded and which ones now appear with the Panasonic name instead. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA100 was one of the better pistol grip models, and you might still find it available online. This Sanyo, like most of the Kodaks, is waterproof in case you drop it in the pool (or sink/toilet) or take it to the beach.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
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Hi Richard:
You need to get more realistic with your budget or else lower your expectations of what you plan on getting as far as your "feature list". The first to go away will be the 25x optical zoom for most cameras in your price range. (Unless you plan on buying "used" gear.)
TV stations spend THOUSANDS of dollars to upgrade their Standard Def TV cameras, lenses, and recorders to handle "HD". And average consumers like you expect "NFL Today" quality on your home TV or YouTube with something under-$200 from WalMart or BestBuy.
It ain't gonna happen, young sport.
You'll find decent optics (glass not plastic lenses), an HDMI output connector, full-HD and image stabilization, but only 4x digital zoom (no true-optical zoom) with most of the Kodak PlaySport and PlayTouch model camcorders, all of which are under-$200 (and some of the $179 models can be found for $79 on sale). But Kodak has stopped making all of its digital cameras and camcorders, so supplies of the PlaySport/Touch series are becoming scarce.
To find decent optical zoom on an under-$200 HD camcorder (without taking your chances on a used "eBay bargain") you'll have to compromise elsewhere in your list: the new Samsung F80SN camcorder has a whopping 52x Schneider zoom lens (and "fast" at F1.8), but only records in 720HD, but on YouTube you wouldn't be able to tell the difference in resolution. It also has HDMI output, and utilizes 1080p up-scaling when displaying photos or playing your 720p video, so you'l get great viewing quality for the money.
The only other cheap line I'd recommend is the Sanyo Xacti pistol grip style camcorders or the palm-sized Sanyo camcorders, which have 10x or more optical zoom, HDMI, and full-HD recording. Panasonic just recently acquired Sanyo, and I haven't kept up with what models are still "Sanyo" branded and which ones now appear with the Panasonic name instead. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA100 was one of the better pistol grip models, and you might still find it available online. This Sanyo, like most of the Kodaks, is waterproof in case you drop it in the pool (or sink/toilet) or take it to the beach.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
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