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What Waterproof Camcorder should I get?

What camcorder should I buy?

  • I'm thinking about getting a video camera (or camcorder, which ever you prefer) and I don't know what I should get. I've got a fairly limited price range, but I want something good quality. Waterproof is a bonus but not a must. Suggestions???

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    You would need to spend in excess of $3500 to get a HD camcorder that can compete with the video Quality of a $300 MiniDV tape camcorder. Consumer level HD camcorders have 3 problems. First - fuzzy, blurry, out of focus areas around the edges of people in HD videos. Second - If someone moves while the HD camcorder is recording, screen ghosts and artifacts following the movement are left on the recording media, thus to the video. Third - they limit your record time. That could seriously impair some people when the ability to tape runs out before the event is done. With MiniDV tape, you can keep a spare tape in your pocket and in a couple minutes your good for another 90 minutes You can get a Canon ZR930 for about $300 or a ZR 960 for $250. Both use MiniDV tape, both have Mic jacks, both shoot the best video going in consumer level camcorders.

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Sanyo VPC-WH1 can definitely fit in a jacket pocket (not a shirt pocket) and the battery lasts a couple of hours which is great. Wasn't impressed with the stabilization and I'll definitely be using it on a tripod or braced against something solid. It worked perfectly underwater where I was in macro mode and the detail was excellent. The good: * Waterproof! * Excellent battery life (almost enough to fill 16GB card with 720p video). * I guess the face chaser thingy kind of works. * Umm, it's... small? Oh oh, it turns on relatively quickly. It's no DSLR, but it's not bad.

Yamil Y

Sony HDR-CX115 HD Memory Card Camcorder - Black Full 1920 x 1080 HD Zeiss T* Lens Simultaneous Video & Stills 3.1 Mega pixel Photos Steady Shot Active Perfect size to put in your jacket pocket. Excellent clarity even at maximum zoom. Ability to take SD cards so easy to transfer onto computer either through usb or card reader. Light weight. The best video camera I tried in this price range. Hope it helps. Cheers! =)

Ashley028

Kodak PlaySport. It's $150 and its waterproof! Just got it yesterday. It's great!

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