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pornask · 07-28-2009, 10:46 AM

I'm looking to buy one of these tiny, palm sized HD video cameras. Which ones would you recommend? Any particular ones you would advise to stay away from? Which ones have good picture even in non perfect lighting conditions. I know Sony are notorious for having clear picture outdoors on a sunny day but grainy as all fuck when you take it inside. I made a mistake of buying one a few years back. It was a waste of money. I bought GL2 afterwards which was a complete opposite. Nice crisp picture with vivid colors even if lighting conditions are not perfect.

However even though it's a great camera, I'm done carrying it around on my travels. I need a tiny one, preferably HD. What's a good way to go? Did Sony get their shit straight and have glass that works in lower light as well?

What's the best format to go for nowadays? Are Mini DV tapes obsolete now? Should I be looking for the cam that records on DVD discs, or is one with a hard drive the best way to go?

Thanks for any help

pornask · 07-29-2009, 10:47 AM

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Kevin Marx · 07-29-2009, 12:03 PM

I shoot a Panasonic HMC150 as my production camera. It's too big for what you want, but I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the recording media. SDHC cards. Same size as a typical SD card, but better and nice and small. Consider something along those lines. I haven't had a problem yet. Don't know how long a card will hold out, but I am going strong so far.

kellydivine · 07-30-2009, 11:12 PM

I use the Sony A1U. Its small and compact but still HD. It even comes with a mountable mic.

ParlourCash Karl · 07-31-2009, 01:33 AM

We use a Sony just upgrading now but won't stay with Sony as we have had so many problems with the HDR-HC1. Had 2 and both gave the same problems with the screen and playback, plus we were always getting Moisture condensation warnings even though we kept them in a sealed bag with moisture grain packets. Going to go back to Canon probably as when we were using Canon a few years back and we had no problems at all for years. Just sucks as we have all the lenses etc for Sony.

SGS · 07-31-2009, 01:38 AM

We have a little Sony HD here for POV and trips out and never had any issues with it. Superb quality and very simple to use.

cardinalvices · 07-31-2009, 05:05 AM

Sony HDR-HC3 and beyond. Very stable, lots of accessories, produces great results. I've been using it for 2 years, no problems so far.

Raf1 · 07-31-2009, 05:26 AM

I used my friend Sony HD camera last week and it was awesome. Not sure what the model was.

Tat2Jr · 07-31-2009, 07:46 AM

I love my Canon HF11. Got the shotgun mic for it. It's TINY. Uses SDHC cards, so no more tape - yeah! 1920x1080 30p 24Mbps. It does good in low light, especially if you bump the shutter speed down to 30, but I don't ever shoot in low light. Always got everything well lit.

tranza · 07-31-2009, 08:01 AM

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pornask · 08-06-2009, 02:37 PM

Have done some research, went to check a few of them out and so far I seem to like this Canon VIXIA HFS10 the best. It has larger sensor so low light footage would be crispier and more colorful than smaller censor cameras. Plus it has a built in 32GB flash memory and an SD slot to expand on storage. Anyone has this one? Likes/dislikes?

PS - thanks for bumpage

07-28-2009, 10:46 AM	#1
pornask So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 253-233-241 Posts: 6,518	Best HD Video Camera to Buy? I'm looking to buy one of these tiny, palm sized HD video cameras. Which ones would you recommend? Any particular ones you would advise to stay away from? Which ones have good picture even in non perfect lighting conditions. I know Sony are notorious for having clear picture outdoors on a sunny day but grainy as all fuck when you take it inside. I made a mistake of buying one a few years back. It was a waste of money. I bought GL2 afterwards which was a complete opposite. Nice crisp picture with vivid colors even if lighting conditions are not perfect. However even though it's a great camera, I'm done carrying it around on my travels. I need a tiny one, preferably HD. What's a good way to go? Did Sony get their shit straight and have glass that works in lower light as well? What's the best format to go for nowadays? Are Mini DV tapes obsolete now? Should I be looking for the cam that records on DVD discs, or is one with a hard drive the best way to go? Thanks for any help

07-29-2009, 12:03 PM	#3
Kevin Marx Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,888	I shoot a Panasonic HMC150 as my production camera. It's too big for what you want, but I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the recording media. SDHC cards. Same size as a typical SD card, but better and nice and small. Consider something along those lines. I haven't had a problem yet. Don't know how long a card will hold out, but I am going strong so far. __________________ ICQ: 370 037 008

07-30-2009, 11:12 PM	#4
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ParlourCash Karl Confirmed User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 438	We use a Sony just upgrading now but won't stay with Sony as we have had so many problems with the HDR-HC1. Had 2 and both gave the same problems with the screen and playback, plus we were always getting Moisture condensation warnings even though we kept them in a sealed bag with moisture grain packets. Going to go back to Canon probably as when we were using Canon a few years back and we had no problems at all for years. Just sucks as we have all the lenses etc for Sony. __________________ www.ParlourCash.com

07-31-2009, 01:38 AM	#6
SGS Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mallorca - Nottingham Posts: 5,176	We have a little Sony HD here for POV and trips out and never had any issues with it. Superb quality and very simple to use. __________________ See sig...

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cardinalvices Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,084	Sony HDR-HC3 and beyond. Very stable, lots of accessories, produces great results. I've been using it for 2 years, no problems so far. __________________ Cardinal Vices Studio - your one stop shop for webdesign! Paysites \| Consulting \| Tube sites \| TGPs \| Galleries/Banner ads \| Flash peel ads Start your own cam site - Get Live Cam Site Solution

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07-31-2009, 07:46 AM	#9
Tat2Jr Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sunny California Posts: 4,882	I love my Canon HF11. Got the shotgun mic for it. It's TINY. Uses SDHC cards, so no more tape - yeah! 1920x1080 30p 24Mbps. It does good in low light, especially if you bump the shutter speed down to 30, but I don't ever shoot in low light. Always got everything well lit. __________________ NICHE MONEY >> Ass Worship • Panties • Solo Teen • Pantyhose Serving up exclusive fetish sites since 1997!

08-06-2009, 02:37 PM	#11
pornask So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 253-233-241 Posts: 6,518	Have done some research, went to check a few of them out and so far I seem to like this Canon VIXIA HFS10 the best. It has larger sensor so low light footage would be crispier and more colorful than smaller censor cameras. Plus it has a built in 32GB flash memory and an SD slot to expand on storage. Anyone has this one? Likes/dislikes? PS - thanks for bumpage