Buying a small camcorder?

Question

I am going on holiday in the next few weeks and thinking of buying a small camcorder which would fit nicely in my suitcase. Have you any suggestions as to the make and model of a camcorder that I could consider, together with a price range?

At present, I have a samsung 500x camcorder which is a bit bulky. Do you think it would be a good idea if I could part ecchange that for a more recent & smaller samsung model?

Thanks

Answer 1

The Hard Drive machines like the JVC Everio
http://www.amazon.co.uk/JVC-GZ-MG21EK-Everio-Digital-Camcorder/dp/B000ETV4Q6/sr=1-1/qid=1169135144/ref=sr_1_1/203-3244010-0284747?ie=UTF8&s=electronics
are neat, and can record a lot without you having to carry loads of tapes around. However, their picture quality isn't up to that of the best mini-DV cameras.

I have a Panasonic which is an older version of this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-NV-GS180B-Digital-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B000EJENHS/sr=1-2/qid=1169135011/ref=sr_1_2/203-3244010-0284747?ie=UTF8&s=electronics
which is not much bigger. These models have 3 CCDs for the 3 colour channels, which means it produces a better picture - and I'm very happy with mine.

I'm afraid I have no experience with Samsung, but most mini-DV camcorders are pretty tiny these days. Other vendors are available too, of course - I've just used Amazon as an example.

Answer 2

The Panasonic HDC-TM900K has an HDMI Mini Connector (output) for most perfect impressive even as hooking this camcorder on to an HDTV. accent Shoe to operate an outside problem-free or microphone. equipped in Flash for photo mode. powerful elements a clean more effective proper 3.5? huge liquid crystal exhibit with (460,800 pixels). Sound recorded by ability of a 5.1ch embody, 5 electret condenser microphones, Zoom. outside Microphone and headphone jacks. Card slot can take SDHC and SDXC taking section in playing cards. Wind Noise Canceller detects and reduces wind noise. Crystal Engine professional processor.

Answer 3

There's a very nice compact Mini DV camcorder for £200.00 in Ambrose Wilson catalogue with *I think* 25x optical zoom (which is excellent). This model needs the mini DV tapes for recording though. Sell your old one as you won't get much, if anything as an exchange.

Answer 4

Go for one of the new ones with a built in hard drive,you get hours of record time and no need to buy tapes or discs.

Answer 5

try an sell ur cam on ebay u wont get much for a trade in.

check this:

http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/camcorders/0,39029967,39194456,00.htm