04-20-2011, 04:56 PM
In that upper end of that range, you could look at the Canon HF S200, S20, S21. S200 is SDHC only, S20 has 32GB flash built-in, S21 has 64GB flash built-in and adds a viewfinder (versus flip-out LCD only), but the S21 is probably over $800. Canon's "S" line has a larger sensor than cheaper cameras (1/2.6" versus as small as 1/5") for better image quality and low light performance.
Or check out the Panasonic HDC-TM300.
These are all last years models, which is why they hit that price range, but you can probably find them new still at some retailers. The mic input is going to push you into higher priced models since that's a feature the budget cams have stripped out.
I like the reviews at: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/ratings.php
Or check out the Panasonic HDC-TM300.
These are all last years models, which is why they hit that price range, but you can probably find them new still at some retailers. The mic input is going to push you into higher priced models since that's a feature the budget cams have stripped out.
I like the reviews at: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/ratings.php