Which is the Best Video Camera under $500 in 2012?
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Getting a Great Camcorder for less than $500
If you have sufficient budget and you want to be able to take great videos, what is most important is creativity. That is of course for those who want to make entertaining family films. If you just want to be able to capture presentations, what you need to be concerned about is the performance of your video camera under low light or when you're filming indoors.
Contents at a Glance
Sony Handycam HDR-XR160E Camcorder - 1080p - 4.2 MP - 30 x optical:
Sony HDR-XR160 High-Definition Handycam Camcorder (Black)
Amazon Price: $389.00 (as of 05/29/2012)
You will also be getting a great camera at an affordable price. You will get the standard wide screen, 4 megapixels which is very important when you have to connect your video camera to a large screen TV. You also get 30x optical zoom which is largely sufficient for most people. You will also get up to 60 frames per second when filming. This means that you will get crisp image.
Panasonic HDC-SD800 Camcorder - 1080p - 3.05 MP - 12 x optical
Panasonic HDC-SD800K 3 MOS Twin Memory 3D Compatible Camcorder (Black)
Amazon Price: $798.00 (as of 05/29/2012)
You need to be aware that for the price you will be paying for this camera, the 3-D lens will not be included. At least, it is nice to know that you do have the option if and when you are willing to spend the money for your lens. That is of course not the only reason why this is a good camera. The device also offers night vision which is great for filming at night. That doesn't mean that this is a camera that can be used in combat but at least you know it will do a great job in low light. The makers of this camcorder also took the time to make life easier for users. You will get intelligent scene selector that will save you time from tweaking your device settings before filming.
Great Value from Used Video Camcorders
If you're willing to buy a used device, you can check out the Canon GL1 Camcorder - 270 KP - 20 x optical zoom that is available at some online retailers for under $500.
Canon GL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
Amazon Price: $2,000.00 (as of 05/29/2012)
If you had to buy this appliance brand new, you would have had to pay about $2000. With the quality you get, it is worth looking into if you're not too bothered about used or secondhand equipments. The major inconvenient about this Canon GL1 camcorder is that it doesn't allow you to save directly to flash memory. This is of course not a show stopper for those who appreciate quality and who know how to work with a mini DV.
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