I am typically a Sony fanatic but I recently ordered a Canon HF m40-
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...M40_Flash.html
This camera has been highly touted for not only the image quality, but the insane amount of options it has for the price (350-400 bucks)
1)microphone IN
2)wireless mic capability
3)24p & 30p Frame Modes
granted it is tapeless, but after reading customer and critic reviews i figured i would have to see just how good this thing is.
This could be the perfect go anywhere camera, and if it gets stolen or destroyed it's no big deal.
Will post results when i run some tests in feb.
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