Cheapest consumer HD camcorder?

cheroxy wrote on 11/17/2006, 12:56 PM

First off, I did a search going back one year and didn't get exactly what I wanted.

My wonderful sony dv camcorder just broke and I am considering getting an HDV one to replace it. I am strictly a consumer. Furthermore...I NEVER use any manual features on my camcorder. I do video purely to record family and friends then edit w/ vegas as my favorite hobby/passion. That all being said, what are the 2-3 cheapest HD camcorders available..be it record to HD, miniDV tape, etc?

Thank you,
Carson

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jrazz wrote on 11/17/2006, 1:06 PM

I would say if you look on ebay the hc1 or hc3 would/should be pretty cheap for hdv (also take a look on bhphotovideo.com as they offer rebates and are reputable).

j razz

farss wrote on 11/17/2006, 1:10 PM

For what you want the new Canon HDV palmcorder would seem ideal, from prelim reports it's even a useable still camera.

cheroxy wrote on 11/17/2006, 1:51 PM

It seems like the HC1 is probably my best bet.

farss wrote on 11/17/2006, 2:16 PM

If you want to stay in the Sony camp the A1 offers so much more. You can quickly outgrow the HC1. I think the HC1 is no longer in production, we'll be selling ours off soon.

jrazz wrote on 11/17/2006, 2:20 PM

Bob, the one you are selling, is it pal or ntsc?

j razz

farss wrote on 11/17/2006, 2:29 PM

PAL, probably be selling 2 of them.