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 #1 Which Camcorder.... Posted 23/12/2009 @ 21:20 |
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Hey folks, im looking for a wee camcorder for taking away boarding, anyone got any good reccomendations ?
Cheers Beefbops  |
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| #2 Re: Which Camcorder.... Posted 24/12/2009 @ 01:13 |
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Depends on a few things. Where you want to use it, price range etc.
A lot of people are looking at the Xacti models. |
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| #3 Re: Which Camcorder.... Posted 24/12/2009 @ 01:42 |
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I got a Kodak Zi8 for my B-day, and it is the sh*t. Small, light, films in 1080p, 720p, VGA. Powers up in a couple seconds, only a few controls to worry about - I can't say enough about it. Price is totally reasonable as well, I think they run about $180? Look at the reviews vs the Flip, it's way better. |
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| #4 Re: Which Camcorder.... Posted 30/12/2009 @ 17:28 |
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Sorry to hijack but I have the same question 
The kodak mentioned seems like a good fit:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002J9I3HM/300004310-21/?m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
does anyone have any other suggestions worth looking at?
Budget around £150
Going to be used for just larking about on holiday (Tremblant, Canada)
Obviously want it to work well on the white stuff
Good picture quality, battery life and storage space I guess are my main requirements |
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| #5 Re: Which Camcorder.... Posted 30/12/2009 @ 18:21 |
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| #6 Re: Which Camcorder.... Posted 30/12/2009 @ 18:30 |
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QUOTE (Mayhem - 24/12/2009 @ 01:42) I got a Kodak Zi8 for my B-day, and it is the sh*t. Small, light, films in 1080p, 720p, VGA. Powers up in a couple seconds, only a few controls to worry about - I can't say enough about it. Price is totally reasonable as well, I think they run about $180? Look at the reviews vs the Flip, it's way better.
I got the ZI8 too, just waiting for it to be delivered  |
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| #7 Re: Which Camcorder.... Posted 30/12/2009 @ 18:39 |
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QUOTE (Les Marsh - 30/12/2009 @ 18:21) Check out www.dogcamsport.co.uk they have some good HD head cams
i've just sent back a Contour1080p because of very poor focus. perhaps just a bad batch, but thought i'd mention it.
nice bit of kit in the way it's put together, but video performance let my one down. have swapped for a Go Pro "helmet hero" (who thinks these names up?), as the video i'd seen looks a LOT better.
re the o.p. if you have a sony centre near you, have a look at the Sony HDRCX105. Ends up about £240 after the cashback voucher. great money for a HD camcorder. |
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| #8 Re: Which Camcorder.... Posted 31/12/2009 @ 13:43 |
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Neither the ZI8 and Flip have zoom though do they? I'm looking at the Xacti WH1 at around £200. |
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| #9 Re: Which Camcorder.... Posted 31/12/2009 @ 14:21 |
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ZI8 has 4x digital zoom
It arrived this morning 
Cost £129 but doesnt come with an sd card |
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| #10 Re: Which Camcorder.... Posted 31/12/2009 @ 15:06 |
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Me no likey digital zoom. Just ordered my Xacti WH1. |
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| #11 Re: Which Camcorder.... Posted 31/12/2009 @ 23:49 |
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After spending the past few hrs researching have just ordered the kodak zi8 as recommended here. There's a few similar alternatives but without spending £200+ for something that's gonna be hurled around in my pocket you can't go wrong with the quality of the kodak.
Will be here in a week and I'll post some bids of me and the gf trying to board in Canada.
Thanks for the suggestions |
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| #12 Re: Which Camcorder.... Posted 01/01/2010 @ 12:49 |
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Cool
Have a good trip  |
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| #13 Re: Which Camcorder.... Posted 01/01/2010 @ 14:19 |
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I keep looking at the Sanyo models, but I am torn. Do I settle for the CA9 and have the waterproofing to be reasured when boarding? Or do I get one of the newer models?
I like the idea of pistol grip but I really dont know which to plum for.
Also will they keep up with on board shooting in the snow?
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| #14 Re: Which Camcorder.... Posted 02/01/2010 @ 20:38 |
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The reviews say the CA9 isn't very good whilst moving and that the picture is jerky. I've gone for the standard style Xacti WH1 that's a similar price but much better optical zoom, x30 compared to x5. |
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| #15 Re: Which Camcorder.... Posted 04/01/2010 @ 00:53 |
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But if the CA9 "reassures" you whilst your boarding that's a brilliant feature. I mean having it in your pocket saying go on hit it or that's just a flesh wound would be excellent for your confidence. |
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