HD camcorder - Blu-ray Forum

trey · 02-14-2008, 04:47 PM

I've really been wanting a 1080p camcorder for the last year. I would prefer that the camera be super small, but I've decided that I really want one, and don't wanna wait since I can't seem to find one. I don't shop online cause I don't like to use credit cards, so this makes it even more difficult. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good camera that is already out, or that is coming out by summertime?

bambam1901 · 02-14-2008, 05:27 PM

I don't own one yet, but I've heard the Canon HV20 is the best mid-level HD camcorder on the market today. Amazon has had it for as little as $635, but they just raised the price to $750. The price flucuates, however, and will probably drop down around $500 once the new models come out. This camcorder is only 1080i, but has great PQ from all accounts.

*Enigma* · 02-14-2008, 05:32 PM

Second the recomendation for Canon HV20. We have one, and it produces excellent quality video. It is still tape-based; though; if you need a hard disc based camcorder Canon also makes the HG10 (I think that's the model #), which is similar but uses HDD and AVCHD codec (the HV20 uses Mpeg2). Sony also makes good camcorders of both types. See camcorderinfo.com for comparisons, reviews, etc.

trey · 02-14-2008, 05:46 PM

Thanks for the site.

I'm wanting to get one that does 1080p and accepts an SDHC card. beyond that I don't really care, although a solid state drive would be nice

plee · 02-14-2008, 06:00 PM

maybe a while before a true 1080p consumer camcorder is available and it will be pricey at first anyway.

trey · 02-14-2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plee

maybe a while before a true 1080p consumer camcorder is available and it will be pricey at first anyway.

price shmice.

bambam1901 · 02-14-2008, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trey

price shmice.

That's the spirit!

Beta Man · 02-14-2008, 06:25 PM

My sister got me one when my wife and I had a baby recently..... I have yet to use it...... but it's a gift, so I won't take it back!!! (besides it came from a store I never heard of)

dvcmember · 02-14-2008, 06:54 PM

Hitachi has a Blu-ray camcorder out. However, I don't think their first generation Blu-ray camcorder received good reviews. They are now working on the next generation. However, if you are curious, see the following link: http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...59&dcaid=17902

john_1958 · 02-15-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvcmember

Hitachi has a Blu-ray camcorder out. However, I don't think their first generation Blu-ray camcorder received good reviews. They are now working on the next generation. However, if you are curious, see the following link: http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...59&dcaid=17902

is that why they are not in stores

Elandyll · 02-15-2008, 08:41 PM

Definitely pricey, as it's a pro-sumer model, but the Sony FX7 is pretty awesome (1080i).

dvcmember · 02-15-2008, 09:21 PM

I personally have Sony's hdr-hc5, which records at 1080i to MiniDV tape. So far I'm happy with it. I believe it can be had for around $800 because new models are on the way.

Only problem, now I have to buy a Blu-ray burner to transfer video to disc. That will be my next toy, when BD drives that burn at 4X-6x are released.

edmundo · 02-19-2008, 12:08 AM

I just picked up a Cannon HG10 that uses AVCHD and has 1080 capability. Its got an internal hard drive that uses a USB for download.

I have read that AVCHD can be read by Blu Ray, but first I will need to burn a disk. I can't seem to find much about burning discs. I need a new computer, and looking at the Dell site they say their BluRay computers won't burn discs.

Anyone know if there is a trick to burning an AVCHD disc, or will and standard DVD burner create something that will work in Blu Ray?

Thanks!

02-14-2008, 04:47 PM	#1
trey Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	HD camcorder I've really been wanting a 1080p camcorder for the last year. I would prefer that the camera be super small, but I've decided that I really want one, and don't wanna wait since I can't seem to find one. I don't shop online cause I don't like to use credit cards, so this makes it even more difficult. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good camera that is already out, or that is coming out by summertime?

02-14-2008, 06:54 PM	#9
dvcmember Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Western suburbs, Illinois Blu-ray collection:63	Hitachi Blu-Ray Camcorder Hitachi has a Blu-ray camcorder out. However, I don't think their first generation Blu-ray camcorder received good reviews. They are now working on the next generation. However, if you are curious, see the following link: http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...59&dcaid=17902

02-19-2008, 12:08 AM	#13
edmundo Junior Member Member since:Feb 2008	New Cannon HG 10 Camera...how to burn discs...? I just picked up a Cannon HG10 that uses AVCHD and has 1080 capability. Its got an internal hard drive that uses a USB for download. I have read that AVCHD can be read by Blu Ray, but first I will need to burn a disk. I can't seem to find much about burning discs. I need a new computer, and looking at the Dell site they say their BluRay computers won't burn discs. Anyone know if there is a trick to burning an AVCHD disc, or will and standard DVD burner create something that will work in Blu Ray? Thanks!

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02-14-2008, 05:27 PM	#2
bambam1901 Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Tampa, FL	I don't own one yet, but I've heard the Canon HV20 is the best mid-level HD camcorder on the market today. Amazon has had it for as little as $635, but they just raised the price to $750. The price flucuates, however, and will probably drop down around $500 once the new models come out. This camcorder is only 1080i, but has great PQ from all accounts.

02-14-2008, 05:32 PM	#3
Enigma Junior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Tampa, FL	Second the recomendation for Canon HV20. We have one, and it produces excellent quality video. It is still tape-based; though; if you need a hard disc based camcorder Canon also makes the HG10 (I think that's the model #), which is similar but uses HDD and AVCHD codec (the HV20 uses Mpeg2). Sony also makes good camcorders of both types. See camcorderinfo.com for comparisons, reviews, etc.

02-14-2008, 05:46 PM	#4
trey Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Thanks for the site. I'm wanting to get one that does 1080p and accepts an SDHC card. beyond that I don't really care, although a solid state drive would be nice

02-14-2008, 06:00 PM	#5
plee Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007	maybe a while before a true 1080p consumer camcorder is available and it will be pricey at first anyway.

02-14-2008, 06:25 PM	#8
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	My sister got me one when my wife and I had a baby recently..... I have yet to use it...... but it's a gift, so I won't take it back!!! (besides it came from a store I never heard of)

02-15-2008, 08:41 PM	#11
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	Definitely pricey, as it's a pro-sumer model, but the Sony FX7 is pretty awesome (1080i).

02-15-2008, 09:21 PM	#12
dvcmember Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Western suburbs, Illinois Blu-ray collection:63	I personally have Sony's hdr-hc5, which records at 1080i to MiniDV tape. So far I'm happy with it. I believe it can be had for around $800 because new models are on the way. Only problem, now I have to buy a Blu-ray burner to transfer video to disc. That will be my next toy, when BD drives that burn at 4X-6x are released.

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