Looking for a hi-def camcorder...
 

Looking for something that wont break the wallet but would produce a good quality video. Suggestions anyone?

for ponrz or for fun?

everyone will give you a different answer,rent one or go to best buy.

First read all the info online then go for it :thumbsup

for the biz :winkwink:

lol tried that all ready at circutcity and bestbuy today. Both i looked at they didnt have it in any stores around here. I found what looks like a decent one at circutcity but they wanted a 15% restocking fee if i returned it lol

Ehm yes..and then spend loads of money on camera rental that includes some shit piece of a camera as well. Might as well try and get a few pointers first so you don't rent the shitty ones :winkwink:

Some love Panasonics. I've never tried them. I've heard there is a steeper learning curve on them than the Sony's. That being said... DO NOT get a sony fx1 or 7. People seem to be liking the Sony HVR-V1U HDV. I've tried it out, It's definitely more compact, light and balanced than the fx1 plus better audio features. The Sony HVRZ1 is good too. The one that everyone is shitting themselves over right now is the "Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM EX SxS Pro HD Camcorder" but its cassete-less so some people are still not into that. suppose to be sick though. that's all i know and im not a pro so pro's will probably flame me for this review. if they do, they can suck it.

Panasonic HDC-SD5 AVCHD 3CCD Full HD 1920 x 1080 :thumbsup

Seems a bit small to me when it comes to getting stable images...

I prefer bigger cams. More weight, less shaky. Image stabalizers are nice but they can't pull of miracles.

I have a Sony HDR-HC7. Thought I ordered a 5 when I bought it. It records to DV tape. Anything we've shot comes up looking amazing. It even takes still photos that come out pretty nice as well.

My mother bought the same one and got it for about $200 less just after Christmas.

They carry this one at Best Buy.