This was the best thing I saw at Macworld:
It’s the Canon HF20 and it comes out in February. I haven’t decided between the new Canon HF20 and the Canon HF10. The primary difference being the HF20 has a 32g flash drive, and the HF10 has a 16g flash drive. Both have slots for more cards. I tend to lean towards the newer and shinier thing, but at just $630 on Amazon
I want to bring my computer into a store and check what file format each camera outputs. For all its fancy features, compatibility with my computer is the most important thing.
A few years back our work group up the jvc mg555 because it was the ONLY consumer camera on the market that had an external mic jack. Oh boy was that a disaster. It saved video files in MOD format, which could not be read by my mac. That means converting every file before watching them. Video processing is confusing enough without an extra step. I think I made 3 or so movies with the camera, while my dinky old Canon ps700 has helped me create hundreds of short videos.
I’ve been shopping for a camera for a while. I was saving up for the Canon 5D Mark II, but I’ve decided that I won’t utilize such a fancy photo camera. I’ve never owned an SLR, and I feel like I should know how to use one in manual mode before dropping $3000+. There’s also the bulkiness factor.
I love the little flip cameras and I always have one with me, but I love the focus control I get with the PS700. I won’t drone on and on about cameras. There’s far too many camera review sites for that.
It’s amazing to experience how far the technology has come in a short few years.
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Don’t get me started on the dramas with the JVC cameras! Argh! They kind of work now, but you’ve got to do double the work to get to the same point as what you get straight out of the Canon’s.
@Mat I totally understand. Those things are a disaster!
Yeah, I’m looking to upgrade as well… keep us posted on your choice…
Here’s the most comprehensive site I’ve yet to find on camcorder reviews.
The HF S10 may be a bit more $$$ but have the full features you need.
Canon USA:
I have the HF100 which I love and highly recommend. Shoot me an email if you have any questions about it.
And it’s worked out great *only* having the SD slot, you can get a class 6 16GB SD card for <$40 and a 32GB card for <$100.
Oh my goodness. I want too!
If you’re looking to get a starter SLR, Adorama.com has some good deals. I just got a refurbished Rebel XTi for $300 from them (my first SLR) and it works great to start off and learn. They still have some more at http://www.adorama.com/ICADRXTIBR.html?searchinfo=Canon%20Digital%20Rebel%20XTi&item_no=15 It’s not a 5D Mark II, but it is SLR. And it’s cheap.
@William Hartz Thanks for the tip! I’ll look into it.