Best Camcorder under $700? - GoFuckYourself.com

hyper · 12-17-2002, 10:10 PM

i need a camcorder for my trip in europe.
whats the best one under $700

i like the Sony DCR-TRV740 it;s Digital 8 and has mpeg4 recording
on a memory stick but the consumer reviews say you can hear the motor noise on the tape

Morgan · 12-17-2002, 10:12 PM

dude... just buy a really nice (SMall) one from good guys and when you get back return it for full refund claiming you didnt like the quality of video.

Just make sure you do it in 14 days or less.

Morgan · 12-17-2002, 10:13 PM

They carry the Sony PC-120BT. It rocks... I have 2 of them. Havent figured out what the bluetooth is good for yet...

hyper · 12-17-2002, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ganjasaurus
They carry the Sony PC-120BT. It rocks... I have 2 of them. Havent figured out what the bluetooth is good for yet...

Sony DCR-PC120BT (Bluetooth)

Lowest price: $1239.00

i said under $700

Morgan · 12-17-2002, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hyper

Sony DCR-PC120BT (Bluetooth)

Lowest price: $1239.00

i said under $700

who cares what it costs if your going to be fully refunded???

hyper · 12-17-2002, 10:30 PM

trip is for 3 weeks

plus some people like to claim a restocking fee

Morgan · 12-17-2002, 10:36 PM

hmm... well. if the price is the prob then i dont know. I think fry's has a 30 day full money return policy but then again so does good guys. But good guys puts a 2 week policy on cams for just this reason. I think fry's is 30 days regardless what it is....

hyper · 12-17-2002, 10:53 PM

no the price isnt a problem.. i just dont see spending over that amount for something i wont use everyday.

its being frugal

Morgan · 12-17-2002, 10:55 PM

aight.

SpyCam · 12-18-2002, 01:44 AM

I think Sony DCR-TRV18 Mini DV is for you
Mini DV is the latest digital video cassette standart and it has much better quality comparing to other standards.
The price varies from $539.00 to $799.99 on
http://www.epinions.com/Sony_DCR_TRV...~latest_prices

reviews:
http://www.zdnet.com/supercenter/sto...562159,00.html
and
http://www.sony-digital-camcorders.c...DCR-TRV18.html

Don't expect a super duper camcorder for this price

I got an expensive one DCR-PC115E - the same as DCR-PC120BT but without bluetooth (unless you want to transfer mpegs to your cell phone :D ) and it works excellent, and quality is really good even on my home cinema tv.....

Cheers

Socks · 12-18-2002, 05:33 AM

I'd say something... stolen.

cheekycherry · 12-18-2002, 05:38 AM

I got a sony dcr pc8... Its a little over your budget but a good solid cam.

fiveyes · 12-18-2002, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hyper
i need a camcorder for my trip in europe.
whats the best one under $700

i like the Sony DCR-TRV740 it;s Digital 8 and has mpeg4 recording
on a memory stick but the consumer reviews say you can hear the motor noise on the tape

Don't sweat the motor noise, get a Sony Camcorder Zoom Microphone (Brand/Model: SON ECMHS1) from Circuit City for $70+tax, pop it onto your hotshoe and forget the camcorder's mike, which is usually muddy anyway.

Herb Kornfield · 12-18-2002, 07:23 AM

Sony....their memory sticks are the shit!

slaphappy · 12-18-2002, 10:02 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by hyper
[B]i need a camcorder for my trip in europe.
whats the best one under $700

Hyper-

Check out the Canon ZR 40. I bought mine at Best Buy for $541.00. or you can check out the reviews on any camcorder by going to Cnet.com.

Have a great trip!

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hyper Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mass Ass Posts: 5,294	Best Camcorder under $700? i need a camcorder for my trip in europe. whats the best one under $700 i like the Sony DCR-TRV740 it;s Digital 8 and has mpeg4 recording on a memory stick but the consumer reviews say you can hear the motor noise on the tape __________________

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Morgan Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Corona Del Mar, CA Posts: 10,520	dude... just buy a really nice (SMall) one from good guys and when you get back return it for full refund claiming you didnt like the quality of video. Just make sure you do it in 14 days or less. __________________ PornstarPlatinum.com \| TransErotica.com

12-17-2002, 10:13 PM	#3
Morgan Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Corona Del Mar, CA Posts: 10,520	They carry the Sony PC-120BT. It rocks... I have 2 of them. Havent figured out what the bluetooth is good for yet... __________________ PornstarPlatinum.com \| TransErotica.com

12-17-2002, 10:30 PM	#6
hyper Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mass Ass Posts: 5,294	trip is for 3 weeks plus some people like to claim a restocking fee __________________

12-17-2002, 10:36 PM	#7
Morgan Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Corona Del Mar, CA Posts: 10,520	hmm... well. if the price is the prob then i dont know. I think fry's has a 30 day full money return policy but then again so does good guys. But good guys puts a 2 week policy on cams for just this reason. I think fry's is 30 days regardless what it is.... __________________ PornstarPlatinum.com \| TransErotica.com

12-17-2002, 10:53 PM	#8
hyper Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mass Ass Posts: 5,294	no the price isnt a problem.. i just dont see spending over that amount for something i wont use everyday. its being frugal __________________

12-17-2002, 10:55 PM	#9
Morgan Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Corona Del Mar, CA Posts: 10,520	aight. __________________ PornstarPlatinum.com \| TransErotica.com

12-18-2002, 01:44 AM	#10
SpyCam PoiSEO.com Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: PoiSEO.com Posts: 1,201	I think Sony DCR-TRV18 Mini DV is for you Mini DV is the latest digital video cassette standart and it has much better quality comparing to other standards. The price varies from $539.00 to $799.99 on http://www.epinions.com/Sony_DCR_TRV...~latest_prices reviews: http://www.zdnet.com/supercenter/sto...562159,00.html and http://www.sony-digital-camcorders.c...DCR-TRV18.html Don't expect a super duper camcorder for this price I got an expensive one DCR-PC115E - the same as DCR-PC120BT but without bluetooth (unless you want to transfer mpegs to your cell phone :D ) and it works excellent, and quality is really good even on my home cinema tv..... Cheers

12-18-2002, 05:33 AM	#11
Socks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,475	I'd say something... stolen.

12-18-2002, 05:38 AM	#12
cheekycherry Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: N/A Posts: 1,703	I got a sony dcr pc8... Its a little over your budget but a good solid cam.

12-18-2002, 07:23 AM	#14
Herb Kornfield Is on the 1 Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 4,996	Sony....their memory sticks are the shit!

12-18-2002, 10:02 AM	#15
slaphappy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 201	[QUOTE]Originally posted by hyper [B]i need a camcorder for my trip in europe. whats the best one under $700 Hyper- Check out the Canon ZR 40. I bought mine at Best Buy for $541.00. or you can check out the reviews on any camcorder by going to Cnet.com. Have a great trip!