WTB: ~$300-$400 video camera

[Darrin Rasberry]

I am in the market for a video camera between $300-$400 (you may have seen my speculation thread about this in the Equipment forum at the end of last year). I don't mind picking up a used unit, but I am going to be particular about an SD card/onboard HD type of recorder this time around. HD is a plus but not a must, although I don't anticipate having difficulty finding an HD piece used at this price. I will have the money on the first of March; if the price is at or above $400, I will have the money on March 15.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Jeremy Den Hartog]

I'm in the same boat and after a TON of digging I think I'll probably pickup this camera (which is in the same price range you have):

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-HDC-SD60K-Hi-Def-Camcorder-Intelligent/dp/B0035LCZSG

Its HD and seems to be a very good camera for the money. Here are a few sample videos...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yI3AFYXtpQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1aAxyGc-_4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFg0JBbq_uk

There are a ton others but you get the idea

 

[Justin Wilcox]

Check this one out. Great camera and a good deal. Do the research and you'll find that these and the Panasonic both are great cameras. Canon having the better picture and Panasonic having the better stabilization.

http://www.adorama.com/CAHFM300KA.html

I got bundle on sale for 380$ so search around and im sure you can find it cheaper.