What is the best HD camcorder that is under $400?

cgabbi7

I already researched the Flip and decided not to go with that since of the stability problem. I want a camera that has very vivid colors and I can put on a tripod

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Try http://www.abt.com/product/39131/Sony-HDRCX100.html
It is a little over your budget. But it is very difficult to get a good HD camcorder under $400.

Best budget camcorder under $400?

So, I am looking to get a camcorder to start recording a bunch of different things. I am not looking to spend a lot of money, because my needs aren't that great. I am looking at two different ones right now:

Canon Vixia HF R20
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Camcorder-Internal-Memory-Silver/dp/B004HW7E92

JVC GZ-HM650b
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LB5AQI/ref=as_li_tf_til?tag=custnudecale-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B004LB5AQI&adid=1R8WSYCBJ6A044RXNJPK

I was wondering which one is better or if there are any other ones in this price range that are even better than that? I am basically looking for a good quality HD camcorder with decent audio pickup (I am tempted by the Canon having an external mic hook-up since I have a stereo camcorder mic.) All recommendations are appreciated! Thanks!

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The image sensor of the VIXIA HF R20 has been upgraded to a 3.2-megapixel HD Video Lens which basically surpasses the R10â²s biggest shortcoming. The 2.07 effective megapixels to work with, this entry-level model can finally record videos in the full 1920 x 1080 resolution and the image quality looks great as it is once again powered by the DIGIC DV Image Processor. Color accuracy is not perfect but the purple and blue shades look better compared to competing camcorders. This new specification allows the camcorder to output 1080p via HDMI.

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Can you help me find the best camcorder for my specifications?

best camcorder under 400 with hd image

Brooks B

I want it to be under $400.
I need to be able to connect it to my computer so that I can edit the content.
I also want my final product to be stored on a dvd.

Things like good picture quality and user friendly controls would be great.

Please give recommendations for the right camcorder for me.

Thank you.

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Look at Sanyo Xacti camcorders. The model of 2006 Xacti HD1 record HD Mpeg-4 movies at 1280 x 720 pixels and 30 fps working in the powerful 16:9 widescreen format. HD1 has effective sensor resolution in 5,100,000 pixels. It is based on a small body with dimensions: 80x119x36mm, weighs 210g and costs abt. $400. For more details look at my article: "12 main points for clever HD camcorder choosing: from Canon HV20 through Sony SR300E to Panasonic SD1" at: http://fototramp.blogspot.com/2007/11/12-main-points-for-clever-hd-camcorder.html

Looking for the best camcorder under $400 hard disk drive?

Randall Y

Would prefer an HD but know that will be hard under $400. There are so many out there and every article you read has a different one to buy. Going to use it normally for sporting events and indoors.. Any advise from anyone that has expirence or knowledge would be great!

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With the GZ-MG360B Everio Hard Drive Camcorder you can record all the stuff that makes life more fun. Everio has been redesigned to offer more satisfaction in a smaller, lighter body. It's the world's smallest and lightest hard disk camcorder, so you can shoot actively without fatigue, and travel with lots of space left over when you pack your bags. The Everio models have been equipped with a high-performance lens developed by camera specialist, KONICA MINOLTA. It captures clear and bright images. Everio is equipped with an industry-leading 35x optical zoom for incredible magnification with full optical quality. Digital zoom takes you up to 800x. Internal high-capacity HDD allows extremely long recording times. With the 60GB model, you can store up to 75 hours of video. To safeguard Hard Disk Drive from shocks and vibrations, the Everio has a Floating Suspension System that effectively dampens vibrations through polymer shock absorbers. You can choose the picture quality from four modes, from high-quality video equivalent to DVD Movie to small-sized clip ideal for uploading to the Web.

JVC Everio GZ-MG360 60GB Hard Drive Camcorder
Price around $360
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-Everio-GZ-MG360-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B001284B9A/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1241201726&sr=1-12&tag=commentglitte-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

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