June 2009 affordable HD camcorder suggestions please
Hi
Need to buy an 'affordable' (student budget) HD camcorder to get me going.
What suggestions today - 18th June 2009 - and why?
Many thanks
SC
Canon HV10, 20, 30 or 40 are very good, affordable and easy to edit. Should fit in your budget.
I would not look at anything AVCHD, because that would require a more powerful PC to edit, negating the possible price advantage of the camera by requiring more/better hardware.
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