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What SD prosumer camcorder can I get for around $300?

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cyberginger
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Hey, I've been filming on my hi8 TRV-350 for a while now, and I'd like to upgrade to a camera with a handle for the season, but I don't have a ton of money. I've looked into the GLs, dvx, and of course the VX, but im wondering if anyone had any experience with a camcorder that could maybe give me some recommendations and advice. What camera is cheap and performs well on the hill?
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LukasSchroeder
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pretty sure the standard price for dvx's and vx's is around 550, so unless you're going to up your budget good luck with that. i think GL1's and 2's around around 300/350 so that would be more manageable. i don't know of any other good SD camcorders with handles

also keep in mind you gotta buy tapes and you'll fuck up the heads pretty quick if you don't have a separate camera for capturing the footage onto your computer.
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cdip
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Free306skierpretty sure the standard price for dvx's and vx's is around 550, so unless you're going to up your budget good luck with that. i think GL1's and 2's around around 300/350 so that would be more manageable. i don't know of any other good SD camcorders with handles

also keep in mind you gotta buy tapes and you'll fuck up the heads pretty quick if you don't have a separate camera for capturing the footage onto your computer.

Capture card :)
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eheath
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cdipCapture card :)


whats is that suppose to mean?
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cdip
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eheathwhats is that suppose to mean?


Maybe you guys call them something else here, but when I gamed cod we would record the tv output with a capture card... Same thing can be done
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eheath
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cdipMaybe you guys call them something else here, but when I gamed cod we would record the tv output with a capture card... Same thing can be done


Or just log and capture with an editing program?
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