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Been looking for a good camcorder for the last few days. I have a digital camera but I need something more for cruise nights. Plus I'm 20 so I better start recording moments of my youth since I do not have much of it left.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ...UseBVCookie=No

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/JVC-C...oductDetail.do

I'm on a student budget so I cannot afford a $1,200 camera but I think these may work. If anyone can offer any opinions or what to look for when buying a camcorder that would be great.

 
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Damn slow down people, I can't keep up with all these replies.

 
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I dunno, either look fine to me I guess. Dont really know much about video cameras, but what are you primarily gonna use it for? Night cruises?

 
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here's a couple also

Samsung SC-D353
Compact miniDV Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom and 2.5" LCD
# 900x digital zoom
# MPEG4 video clip recording
# Webcam capability with 30fps (VGA) USB streaming (via IEEE 1394)
# DSP6 Digital Signal Processing technology supports real 16:9 wide mode
# Photo Mode function allows still picture-taking; Memory Stick® slot for easy storage
# PictBridge compatible
# External mic jack, AV and S-jack out
# 2 1/2" W x 3 5/8" H x 4 5/8" D
# Includes AC adapter, Li-Ion battery, AC cord, Lithium cell, AV and USB cables, shoulder strap, lens cover and software
would run you$299 plus shipping (after discount)

 
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JVC GR-AXM37 Digital Camcorder
* 320K pixel CCD camcorder
* Digital picture improvement technology
* 20x optical zoom
* 1000x digital zoom
* 2.5" LCD
* Super high-band processor
* Picture stabilizer
* Digital TBC & CNR
* Flying erase head
* Long play mode
* Auto Illumi-light
* 108 combinations of digital effects & scene transitions
* 4 multi-language instant titles
* Manual exposure control, white balance & focus
* Records S-VHS-C quality videos
* Cassette adapter
* 5-second record
would run $283 plus shipping after discount

 
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I would like to get a HD model but their way to expensive and produce a poor picture.

 
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exactly. I'm not sold on digital ones since the current ones are about to be obsolete if and when the new dvd format is settled on

 
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Yep so mini DV it is for now, I have roughly $300+ to spend. Can that get me a nice unit or should I just hold off for now?

 
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if you want digital hold off, if you want a good quality pic go with the JVC I posted (better than the digital ones under $500)

 
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Hold up the JVC uses a tape? Kind of a problem since I do not own a VCR.

 
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don't need one (you can't play the dv tape in a vcr or anything but a camera) the dvd based cameras (aka sony) are a joke even sony doesn't like them

 
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So basically it uses the same recording media as the JVC I linked to Circuit City?

 
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yeah all the regualr digitals use a small cassette. the one I listted is vhs-c which you can buy at any drug store

 
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Hmmm, I'm comparing yours to the CC model. It seems they are both pretty close. Yours might be a better option though since Rita destroyed the only CC in the area.

 
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Whatever you get let me know how it goes I want a camcorder to take videos and upload on here.