My Search for the Best High Definition Camcorder

[ProTrickShots]

the answer to all your needs i have for you!!

it does not come with any memory but it had an massive sd slot which can hold about 200 gigs... anyways this camera records in full 1080p and or 720p/60 fps and others

also it is very slim and small and very compact

and the most important of all!!!!!!!!!!! its only about $180

its called

Kodak Zi8  i have one of my own and i love it to death!!!

[sthugh]

I'm in about the same boat as you. I believe you're right about the Canon models being easily the best in the $1,000 range. They're the only ones in that price range with a lens large enough to get a good shot without extreme lighting. I still think though, that a top-flight used SD cam with all the bells and whistles will outperform low-grade HD cams and will have things like XLR mic inputs and total manual control. A used DVX100 sells for around $1000 bucks now.

[missnget]

What a great dad!

[alanstarkie2001]

I've been looking for a replacement for my Canon XM2 (GM2) but I'm struggling. While most consumer cameras can produce very nice footage, the size is just too small, viewfinders seem rare and manual controls sparse. Also, I'd really miss that 20X Fluorite wide aperture lens. Ideally, a good used XH A1 as a replacement but expensive! Maybe I'll just get a cheap Xacti for now!

[StrategicWebSuccess]

I narrowed the search down in subsequent videos. While I'm still investigating options I've learned that Cannon is my best bet, more specifically the Canon VIXIA HF S10 (around $1300), or it's less expensive sister VIXIA HF S100 without internal flash memory ($1k). I explained the reasons and will elaborate further and make a personal review once I've made a decision and a purchase.