Chris
If there is such a thing? The highest price I will go is $150
Answer
Hi Chris:
The short answer is "no", there isn't such a thing at that price. And 1080p (Progressive Scan) requires much higher-end components & storage than 1080i (Interlaced Scan, which is the consumer TV broadcast standard for most networks).
Your best bet would be to find a new or used Kodak PlaySport or PlayTouch pocket camcorder (which were originally in the $179-$279 price range) that can be found online or at close-out stores (like BigLots) from time to time, between $79-$150. Kodak is going out of the camera business, but made decent pocket camcorders in recent years.
Older GoPro Hero models (which were $299-$399) can be found in your price range, on the used or "new in box" closeout market. But these are special-purpose wide-angle POV action cameras, with no zoom and no real viewfinder.
But generally, just "wishing" for something good for a way-too-cheap price doesn't happen in real life. You can't force your cheap budget into buying good quality photographic/video gear, just because you don't want to spend more.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
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Hi Chris:
The short answer is "no", there isn't such a thing at that price. And 1080p (Progressive Scan) requires much higher-end components & storage than 1080i (Interlaced Scan, which is the consumer TV broadcast standard for most networks).
Your best bet would be to find a new or used Kodak PlaySport or PlayTouch pocket camcorder (which were originally in the $179-$279 price range) that can be found online or at close-out stores (like BigLots) from time to time, between $79-$150. Kodak is going out of the camera business, but made decent pocket camcorders in recent years.
Older GoPro Hero models (which were $299-$399) can be found in your price range, on the used or "new in box" closeout market. But these are special-purpose wide-angle POV action cameras, with no zoom and no real viewfinder.
But generally, just "wishing" for something good for a way-too-cheap price doesn't happen in real life. You can't force your cheap budget into buying good quality photographic/video gear, just because you don't want to spend more.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
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What is the best 1080p HD camcorder for under $1000?
Rulerof52
What is the best 1080p HD camcorder for under $1000? I've done a bit of research, but most websites are unclear as to whether their camcorders are 1080i or 1080p.
Must have:
1080p video
More than 32gb of built in storage
No tape!
Thanks!
~Rulerof52
Answer
I would personally get a canon hv30. It does a terrific job indoors and it sports some of the best prosumer functions. Although it doesn't have built in storage, and runs on hdv tapes, that works to it's advantage. I work at a camera shop, and the most frequent camcorders sent away from repair are hard drive cameras. Writing onto a hdv tape is simple, while writing onto a hard drive is the opposite. A lot of hard drive cameras break.
Another thing is 1080p. You will not be able to achieve true 1080p with a camera under one thousand dollars (with the exception of the canon t2i but that has limitations). True 1080p comes with a price tag into the thousands of dollars. 1080i however, works perfectly fine. It doesn't have the same CinemaScope aspect ratio but in hindsight, you're likely not shooting avatar 2.
I'd take a look at the hv30, maybe even it's predecessor the hv20, they're terrific cameras. Best of luck, take care.
I would personally get a canon hv30. It does a terrific job indoors and it sports some of the best prosumer functions. Although it doesn't have built in storage, and runs on hdv tapes, that works to it's advantage. I work at a camera shop, and the most frequent camcorders sent away from repair are hard drive cameras. Writing onto a hdv tape is simple, while writing onto a hard drive is the opposite. A lot of hard drive cameras break.
Another thing is 1080p. You will not be able to achieve true 1080p with a camera under one thousand dollars (with the exception of the canon t2i but that has limitations). True 1080p comes with a price tag into the thousands of dollars. 1080i however, works perfectly fine. It doesn't have the same CinemaScope aspect ratio but in hindsight, you're likely not shooting avatar 2.
I'd take a look at the hv30, maybe even it's predecessor the hv20, they're terrific cameras. Best of luck, take care.
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