Shopping for Camcorder...nerd help?

.....looking for a nice CC for filming plants and colas.....i want a seemless quiet zoom, good sound, and of course picture....small, and easy to use...esp. on the computer end......any ideas?

Sony Handycam HDR-CX130

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HDR-CX260V-Definition-Handycam-Camcorder/dp/B006K5507M/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1349016924&sr=1-1&keywords=camcorder

This ones sic

Just buy a Flip. They even record in HD.

This one is not HD but 60 minutes and fits in your pocket.

http://www.amazon.com/Flip-Video-Series-Camcorder-Minutes/dp/B000V1MLCI

I am looking at camcorders too, the cx130 was on the top of my list, and in my price range. My Nikon is a pain in the ass for multi-focus/zoom. Canon makes some really nice camcorders, but you are going to pay a bit more for it.

Don't buy a FLip, may as well just use your phone.

looking at this one too

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HDR-CX260V-Definition-Handycam-Camcorder/dp/B006K5507M/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1349019856&sr=1-1&keywords=Sony+HDR+High+Definition+Handycam+8.9

geekmike said:

I am looking at camcorders too, the cx130 was on the top of my list, and in my price range. My Nikon is a pain in the ass for multi-focus/zoom. Canon makes some really nice camcorders, but you are going to pay a bit more for it.

Don't buy a FLip, may as well just use your phone.

looking at this one too

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HDR-CX260V-Definition-Handycam-Camcorder/dp/B006K5507M/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1349019856&sr=1-1&keywords=Sony+HDR+High+Definition+Handycam+8.9

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Odd. The pro's don't feel that way about the Flip. But I'm sure you're quite the expert, eh? I mean considering what he's going to use it for. If he was an expert he wouldn't be asking here.

way to bring the negativity bro....


All I meant there was, the image sensors and drivers are better in the newer iphones than the flip cams. That's just a fact.

And the issue of Flip being out of business.... could be an problem.

Check out the new HD Hero GoPro's. Small, lightweight, sharp quality, and reasonably priced.

http://gopro.com/cameras/hd-hero2-outdoor-edition/

geekmike said:

I am looking at camcorders too, the cx130 was on the top of my list, and in my price range. My Nikon is a pain in the ass for multi-focus/zoom. Canon makes some really nice camcorders, but you are going to pay a bit more for it.

Don't buy a FLip, may as well just use your phone.

looking at this one too

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HDR-CX260V-Definition-Handycam-Camcorder/dp/B006K5507M/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1349019856&sr=1-1&keywords=Sony+HDR+High+Definition+Handycam+8.9

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i will check them out guys...looks like we are on this project together Geek.....thanks

God damnit if your gonna get something like that nugbuckets i cant help but step my game up too......

Geek, do you know what Sub uses?

warvbar said:

Check out the new HD Hero GoPro's. Small, lightweight, sharp quality, and reasonably priced.

http://gopro.com/cameras/hd-hero2-outdoor-edition/

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Woah those are fucking awesome.

budologist420 said:

god damnit if your gonna get something like that nugbuckets i cant help but step my game up too......

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boom!.............

geekmike said:

I am looking at camcorders too, the cx130 was on the top of my list, and in my price range. My Nikon is a pain in the ass for multi-focus/zoom. Canon makes some really nice camcorders, but you are going to pay a bit more for it.

Don't buy a FLip, may as well just use your phone.

looking at this one too

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HDR-CX260V-Definition-Handycam-Camcorder/dp/B006K5507M/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1349019856&sr=1-1&keywords=Sony+HDR+High+Definition+Handycam+8.9

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Be careful if you have a MAC computer, reviews on taht one say it doenst work well uploading to Mac's

Edit:It also has a built in projector that can project images up to 100'?!?!?! Thats fucking awesome!

i was looking at that one, but its the same price as the other one i uploaded. Almost the same cam, just less megapixel's in trade of a projector...

yea, I wasn't looking at the projector one.

I'm not sure exactly what sub uses.

Got to get one before Oct 15th. no matter what.

I also want to document my grow room build & something that can sit well on my tripod.

The issue I am having with the SONY. It's a built in 16gb flash drive. I dont see a SD card expansion. I would liek to have all my stuff on SD card, makes it easier to transfer files.

We'd probably be stuck using SONY's proprietary software and shit.

Still looking....

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-HCV700K-Angle-Camcorder-Black/dp/B0072B5E7E/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1349041014&sr=1-1&keywords=Panasonic+HCV700K

naw geek, im pretty sure it does have an expansion slot, as thats why when you look on amazon, a 32gb card is the "frequently bought together. we had one almost like it. think thats pretty standard.

yea, just looked at the manual... there is a sd card slot.

i knew i could count on you guys to help find me a camcorder, while i spent the day with my boy on his birthday.....well done......much respect!

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