Q. I would like it to be something new 2011/2012 and nothing too expensive. I want to vlog inside and outside. Also maybe something that can film sports such as football and motorcross.
Thanks for the answers! :)
Thanks for the answers! :)
A. Sony HDR-CX190 High Definition Handycam 5.3 MP Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom (2012 Model) has been a great HD camcorder so far. It is very small and lightweight, to say the least. I think the 70 series battery I bought for this unit weighs almost as much as the camera. The controls are good with the little screen joystick and menus. The color is very good on the screen, and the video is sharp. I like the 30x for videoing my stepsons' wrestling matches.
CAMCORDER QUESTION/ADVICE please answer! SONY?
Q. Hello!
I'm looking to purchase my first camcorder. I want to be a film maker, and as I prepare this summer to go to university I want to work on mini projects, youtube videos, etc.
I've narrowed it down I think to two cameras,
The Sony HDR-CX260V High Definition Handycam 8.9 MP Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom and 16 GB Embedded Memory (Black) (2012 Model) (quite expensive)
Or the Sony HDR-CX220/B High Definition Handycam Camcorder with 2.7-Inch LCD (Black)
good reviews for both, but there's a 200 price difference. Is the 2012 model really worth the extra bucks?
all help is appreciated!
Thanks,
Mari
(if you disagree and have a different recommendation please let me know:)
I'm looking to purchase my first camcorder. I want to be a film maker, and as I prepare this summer to go to university I want to work on mini projects, youtube videos, etc.
I've narrowed it down I think to two cameras,
The Sony HDR-CX260V High Definition Handycam 8.9 MP Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom and 16 GB Embedded Memory (Black) (2012 Model) (quite expensive)
Or the Sony HDR-CX220/B High Definition Handycam Camcorder with 2.7-Inch LCD (Black)
good reviews for both, but there's a 200 price difference. Is the 2012 model really worth the extra bucks?
all help is appreciated!
Thanks,
Mari
(if you disagree and have a different recommendation please let me know:)
A. I suggest you look for the largest lens diameter and imaging chip you can afford. A mic jack is useful - especially for video low audio where you need to connect an external mic.
But BEFORE you buy, be sure your budget includes a video light, tripod or other steadying device, at least one external mic (you'll want more, later) and perhaps a high capacity rechargeable battery from the camcorder manufacturer.
Lens diameter:
HDR-CX260: unknown.
HDR-CX220: unknown.
This tells me that the lens diameter is likely around 30mm. This is quite small. Low light behavior will not be so good - the lens is not large enough to let much light in to the imaging chip. That there is no lens diameter measurement also tell me that there are no mounting threads, so adding lenses to either of these is impossible.
Imaging chip:
HDR-CX260: 1/3.91 inch
HDR-CX220: unknown
The HDR-CX260's nearly 1/4 inch imaging chip is OK - but not great. With such little light coming in through the small lens and small imaging chip, the low light behavior will not be so good - it is not large enough to make up for the small lens diameter.
In either case, you will need to add more light - so whatever money you saved will be spent on lighting.
Mic jack:
HDR-CX260: yes
HDR-CX220: no
Winner: CX260.
The $250 CX220 is basically an entry level camcorder with few features and capabilities. The CX260 is marginally better - especially with the mic jack - that's huge. If what you're saying is the CX260 is $450, take a look at the Canon HF M500. It is a little more than the CX260, but in addition to the mic jack, you get a 43mm lens diameter (and the ability to add screw-mount lenses), a much larger 1/3 inch imaging chip and manual audio gain control (download and read through the manuals from each of the camcorders - they are available form the manufacturer's web site).
The very compressed AVCHD video capture is the same for all three (though the Canon has more options)...
The Canon HF M300 is worth a look if you can find it. Older model, but 37mm lens filter diameter and 1/4 inch imaging chip + mic jack + manual audio control. Less than the HF M500 (for obvious reasons) but still better low light capabilities than the Sonys you listed.
I am not a Canon bigot - I use Sony prosumer and pro grade camcorders, but at the low end consumer level, Sony is just not doing "it"...
But BEFORE you buy, be sure your budget includes a video light, tripod or other steadying device, at least one external mic (you'll want more, later) and perhaps a high capacity rechargeable battery from the camcorder manufacturer.
Lens diameter:
HDR-CX260: unknown.
HDR-CX220: unknown.
This tells me that the lens diameter is likely around 30mm. This is quite small. Low light behavior will not be so good - the lens is not large enough to let much light in to the imaging chip. That there is no lens diameter measurement also tell me that there are no mounting threads, so adding lenses to either of these is impossible.
Imaging chip:
HDR-CX260: 1/3.91 inch
HDR-CX220: unknown
The HDR-CX260's nearly 1/4 inch imaging chip is OK - but not great. With such little light coming in through the small lens and small imaging chip, the low light behavior will not be so good - it is not large enough to make up for the small lens diameter.
In either case, you will need to add more light - so whatever money you saved will be spent on lighting.
Mic jack:
HDR-CX260: yes
HDR-CX220: no
Winner: CX260.
The $250 CX220 is basically an entry level camcorder with few features and capabilities. The CX260 is marginally better - especially with the mic jack - that's huge. If what you're saying is the CX260 is $450, take a look at the Canon HF M500. It is a little more than the CX260, but in addition to the mic jack, you get a 43mm lens diameter (and the ability to add screw-mount lenses), a much larger 1/3 inch imaging chip and manual audio gain control (download and read through the manuals from each of the camcorders - they are available form the manufacturer's web site).
The very compressed AVCHD video capture is the same for all three (though the Canon has more options)...
The Canon HF M300 is worth a look if you can find it. Older model, but 37mm lens filter diameter and 1/4 inch imaging chip + mic jack + manual audio control. Less than the HF M500 (for obvious reasons) but still better low light capabilities than the Sonys you listed.
I am not a Canon bigot - I use Sony prosumer and pro grade camcorders, but at the low end consumer level, Sony is just not doing "it"...
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