Getting a new camcorder....

[InsightsIE]

Hello. Since X-mas is coming I was originally thinking of getting a MacBook Pro 13" But decided i'd wait for my 17" to die in may 2011 so I'm thinking of getting a HD Camcorder. The budget obviously is €850 or $1000 etc. I'd love a camera that does extremely well in low light. Have audio input to plug in a external mic and prehaps being able to mount an external mic on top of the camera i.e shotgun.

 

[bearcatrp]

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs...gId=-1&productId=8198552921665736664#overview

All reviews on low light show its awesome. Not sure of the external accessories but you can check to see.

 

[rgarjr]

The Sony XR500V (120GB HD) and XR520V (240GB HD) are pretty nice and can be had for about 1K.

 

[anthemus]

Don't forget DSLR's. Here's a nice DSLR that captures HD video as well. Typically DSLR's have the ability to capture video in low-light with great results since you can crank there ISO's. Plus you'll have lens options and a great still camera.

Here's something in your budget:

Pentax K-x
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...01_Pentax_K_x_Digital_SLR.html#specifications

Review for Pentax K-x
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09091702pentaxkxhandson.asp

Panasonic Lumix G1
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...c_DMC_G1K_Lumix_DMC_G1_SLR_Style_Digital.html

Review for the Panasonic G1
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicdmcg1/

Here's some sites that are a good resource for DSLR's with HD Video.
http://philipbloom.co.uk/video-dslrs/
http://provideocoalition.com/
http://exposureroom.com/

 

[InsightsIE]

Thanks. I think I'll want for my canon DSLR XSI to die then I might get a Canon T1i or something like that