camcorder recommendations?
 

I am making a one hour video that's similar to Supersize Me/Jackass style. What camcorder(s) would be recommended for such a thing?

Thanks in advance.

We have the Sony HVR-A1E hdv camcorder for family stuff and the quailty is amazing. Not that good in low light though.

if you want only sd then the dvx100b if hd then the hvx200 which is true hd not bs hdv.

I am thinking of getting the Sony HDR-HC1 which is HDV, how much better is HD than HDV?

Also, when moving to HD will I have to get a new Macintosh computer? I have a mac g4 1.2ghz 768mb ram mini.

Would it be best to just go with say an XL1 then I would save on upgrading my computer and still have excellent quality?

I have a Sony DCR-DVD405 and it's excellent, which I recommend to you (from a reputable company):
Brand New Sony DCR-DVD405 for sale here
It has an excellent image quality, 2 MP for video and 3 MP for still images, 5.1 for the sound ...

However, if you want a Sony HDR-HC1, which is better but more expensive, here you have the link:
Sony HDR-HC1

One remark though: do NOT buy from any online store, many are scam artists, with low prices displayed based on "bait and switch" ...
Do a search first for an online store on
www.resellerratings.com
and read the reviews ... :2 cents:

I have no camcoder so I can`t recommend u anything

another extremely useful post.