Thread: Best HD camera?

Originally Posted by Jad

These are my subjective best-value assessments in the sub-10k range:
$6k: Sony EX1
$2k: Canon XH-A1
$1k: Canon HF-S10

I wish I could even consider a "subjective" list like that. I'm looking for one right now too, but until I can save up some money for a decent camera I'm not buying one.

Canon, Sony and Panasonic all make very nice ones for under 1k. Go with one that uses Flash memory (built in or cards) and stay away from hard drive cameras. For a camera that will be mounted in/outside of the car you need one with good stabilization. Canons seem to do the worse with Sony the best. Sanyos are another consideration. I have a Sanyo HD1000 and it does very well (Craig can confirm that). It was replaced with the HD1010 and just recently the HD2000. Amazon has the HD1010 for $350 which is a great deal. Maybe get one of those and then 2 of the ContourHD bullet cams, that would be right around 1k. Any of these new HD cameras need a newer computer for editing so if you are getting a new Mac you should be fine. This a good site for some reviews Camcorders - Independent Camcorder Reviews, Ratings & Comparisons.

Originally Posted by verone24

canon rebel t1i or 5dmk2. if you are on a budget...... Flip Mino HD Kayla films a bunch of films with it

The MinoHD's quality seems to be kind of bad... (judging by review videos I have seen).

The Creative Vado HD has very good quality video for a pocket hd video camera.

http://www.vimeo.com/3265047