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

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.

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

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

trip is for 3 weeks

plus some people like to claim a restocking fee

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....

:2 cents:

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

its being frugal

aight.

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

I'd say something... stolen.

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

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.

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

[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!