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Boobgirl · 12-02-2008, 08:44 PM

Well, I'm looking for opinions on getting the best HD camera I can afford. I don't want to pay $3k, but want full 1080p, compact, great in low light, easy to upload/edit files (no special software).

So what do you guys suggest?

CIVMatt · 12-02-2008, 08:58 PM

Sony HDR-SR12

Thread over

tony286 · 12-02-2008, 09:05 PM

canon hg21 higher rez( 24mbps) than the sony

Boobgirl · 12-02-2008, 09:34 PM

Thanks, do either of you have a sample vid of your work from those cams? Especially low light. How are the batteries?

tony286 · 12-02-2008, 09:48 PM

i dont own it but here are a shit load of samples
http://www.vimeo.com/videos/search:hg%2021

gleem · 12-02-2008, 10:38 PM

haha Tony... same thread huh?

HG-20, no need for the 120gig hg-21, save yourself $300.

steved · 12-03-2008, 01:30 AM

I have a Panasonic HDC-SD5 HD 1920x1080.

It's a great camera for the price, like $400 or so

Some test clips here

KillerK · 12-03-2008, 01:53 AM

I think you want to wait, or atleast that is what I was told. They are/were supposed to be releasing newer cameras that actually were 1080p. The codec i think they use now is not the right one? Maybe I was told wrong?

steved · 12-03-2008, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KillerK

I think you want to wait, or atleast that is what I was told. They are/were supposed to be releasing newer cameras that actually were 1080p. The codec i think they use now is not the right one? Maybe I was told wrong?

They already have them out. If you can wait, there is always something new and better coming out. I certainly could have saved money waiting 6 months

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	canon hg21 higher rez( 24mbps) than the sony

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Boobgirl Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 446	Thanks, do either of you have a sample vid of your work from those cams? Especially low light. How are the batteries?

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	i dont own it but here are a shit load of samples http://www.vimeo.com/videos/search:hg%2021

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KillerK Confirmed User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,406	I think you want to wait, or atleast that is what I was told. They are/were supposed to be releasing newer cameras that actually were 1080p. The codec i think they use now is not the right one? Maybe I was told wrong?