Camcorder

[josephmccutchen]

Hello there! I'm wondering if anyone has any good suggestions about a good HD camcorder to buy for a MacBook Pro. I used my friend's Sony HDR-CX500, and it works great, but perhaps there might be other suggestions, too. Just wondering what different people think. Thanks a lot!

 

[spinnerlys]

What is your budget and what are your expectations for that future camcorder of yours?

 

[josephmccutchen]

What is your budget and what are your expectations for that future camcorder of yours?

Well, I could spend $1000 - $1200 if necessary. I would use the camera for recording my students when they sing, when they play outside, when I am teaching, etc. Doesn't have to be too fancy, but I do want good HD quality.

 

[boch82]

Well, I could spend $1000 - $1200 if necessary. I would use the camera for recording my students when they sing, when they play outside, when I am teaching, etc. Doesn't have to be too fancy, but I do want good HD quality.

If you can manage to spend a little more, I would recommend this camera
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/671562-REG/Sony_HDR_XR550V_HDR_XR550V_240GB_HD_Handycam.html
with an added hot shoe adapter and a external microphone. No camera is going to give you the sound quality you would want of people singing without external mics.