What is good family cam corder for me to buy?
yesiabc08 asked:
I want this video camera to record birthdays, my daughters first steps, and stuff like that. It’s not for professional use or anything. But I still want it to have good picture quality. Also, an affordable price too. Does anyone have a good video camera for family use that they can recommend?
Elizabeth
I want this video camera to record birthdays, my daughters first steps, and stuff like that. It’s not for professional use or anything. But I still want it to have good picture quality. Also, an affordable price too. Does anyone have a good video camera for family use that they can recommend?
Elizabeth
July 28th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Jacob
Best video quality continues to be captured with miniDV tape based camcorder. The digital video stored on miniDV tape can also be a good archive for long-term storage if the tape is kept in a cool, dry place.
What is your budget? Consumer MiniDV camcorders range from about US$250 up to US$3,500… standard definition to high definition…
Low-end: Canon ZR800.
Something in the middle… Sony DCR-HC96 or Panasonic PV-GS320.
High – and into high definition: Canon HV20 and HV30; Sony HDR-HC7, HC9
REAL high end: Sony HDR-FX1, FX7, HVR-Z1U, V1U; Canon XL2, GL2, XHA1; Panasonic DVX100B, HDX200
July 28th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Jacob
Here’s a good camcorder buying guide to get up to speed on what important features to look for:
and here’s a list of the top camcorders for 2007 by price range:
and finally, here are some articles tips for most family situations: