Need suggestion to buy a digital camcorder in Fry's

[slinetz]

I am going to buy a digital camcorder in Fry's tomorrow. I never have one before , so i would like to hear the opion from your guys,
what feature i should look at , what brand i should buy , or even better if you can suggest which model i should pick. My budet is around 1000 - 1500
thanks

 

[NutBucket]

Why Fry's? What kind are you looking for? For $1500 you can get a D-SLR, which is prolly much unless you're already an accomplished photographer.

 

[Lore]

$1000-1500 is a LOT for a consumer-level digital camera. Most good ones range from $400-600. (Take my Canon S400 for example, retails for $499, street is about $450).

Anyhow, yeah, for $1500 I'd get a Nikon D100 Digital SLR. You'd need to buy some lenses tho.

 

[0roo0roo]

oh thats sweet sweet dslr range dpreview.com for reviews. go!

 

[NutBucket]

I think if he goes with one of new Canon's he'll have enough for a lens and MAYBE a flash.

 

[Eli]

You can get a VERY nice digital SLR camera for that much.

I dunno if Fry's is such a good place to buy such an expensive digicam, but maybe.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: Eli
You can get a VERY nice SLR camera for that much.

I dunno if Fry's is such a good place to buy such an expensive digicam, but maybe.

They don't sell those I don't think.

 

[imported_Mike]

highest end digi cam you will find at frys is the G5, or sony 717. With that kind of budget, look at a digital SLR, i would suggest the Canon D10

 

[clicknext]

If you're not planning on being some crazy professional photography person, get a Canon G5 (or G3 to save money).

If you just want one to carry around in your pocket everywhere and whip out when you need it, the Canon S400.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: clicknext
If you're not planning on being some crazy professional photography person, get a Canon G5 (or G3 to save money).

If you just want one to carry around in your pocket everywhere and whip out when you need it, the Canon S400.

Canon G5, although a kick ass camera, does not cut if for professional photography, especially with his budget.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: clicknext
If you're not planning on being some crazy professional photography person, get a Canon G5 (or G3 to save money).

If you just want one to carry around in your pocket everywhere and whip out when you need it, the Canon S400.

Canon G5, although a kick ass camera, does not cut if for professional photography, especially with his budget.

He never said he wanted to be a pro. And the S45/50 would be a better choice then the S400 IMHO for general use. I bought the S200 because I wanted a smaller form factor. Otherwise I would have gone for the S45.

 

[Eli]

Which cam would be the best on the lower end of the spectrum, but still have some decent settings? I'd want to be able to muck with as many settings as possible.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: clicknext
If you're not planning on being some crazy professional photography person, get a Canon G5 (or G3 to save money).

If you just want one to carry around in your pocket everywhere and whip out when you need it, the Canon S400.

Canon G5, although a kick ass camera, does not cut if for professional photography, especially with his budget.

He never said he wanted to be a pro. And the S45/50 would be a better choice then the S400 IMHO for general use. I bought the S200 because I wanted a smaller form factor. Otherwise I would have gone for the S45.

i know, but i was refering to clicknext's refrence of the G5 being of "professional photography" quality...

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: clicknext
If you're not planning on being some crazy professional photography person, get a Canon G5 (or G3 to save money).

If you just want one to carry around in your pocket everywhere and whip out when you need it, the Canon S400.

Canon G5, although a kick ass camera, does not cut if for professional photography, especially with his budget.

He never said he wanted to be a pro. And the S45/50 would be a better choice then the S400 IMHO for general use. I bought the S200 because I wanted a smaller form factor. Otherwise I would have gone for the S45.

i know, but i was refering to clicknext's refrence of the G5 being of "professional photography" quality...

Agreed, tho its definitely pro-sumer.

 

[imported_Mike]

pro-sumer..heh

 

[The Stigenator]

Stay away from fry's..

Go to www.samyscamera.com and check out the camera's there. Infact I can say for a fact that you will get it cheaper here than anywhere else. They are a HUGE camera place that caters to hollywood. Their prices sometimes arent that great as a deal but sometimes they package good stuff.

 

[clicknext]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: clicknext
If you're not planning on being some crazy professional photography person, get a Canon G5 (or G3 to save money).

If you just want one to carry around in your pocket everywhere and whip out when you need it, the Canon S400.

Canon G5, although a kick ass camera, does not cut if for professional photography, especially with his budget.

He never said he wanted to be a pro. And the S45/50 would be a better choice then the S400 IMHO for general use. I bought the S200 because I wanted a smaller form factor. Otherwise I would have gone for the S45.

i know, but i was refering to clicknext's refrence of the G5 being of "professional photography" quality...

Notice I said "If you're NOT planning on being some crazy professional..."

 

[Joony]

Canon XL-1S

 

[kyutip]

I think OP means digital camcorder NOT digital camera.
Probably in the line of Sony DCR-PC101 or better.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: kyutip
I think OP means digital camcorder NOT digital camera.
Probably in the line of Sony DCR-PC101 or better.

lol, i just noticed that...who started this off on a digi cam tangant? damn you eli!!!

edit sorry eli ...damn you nutbucket!!!

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: kyutip
I think OP means digital camcorder NOT digital camera.
Probably in the line of Sony DCR-PC101 or better.

Damn, I just noticed that too.

I think he edited his post. I swear it said "digital cam", not "camcorder" before.....

:Q

Edit: It wasn't me! I didn't do it! It was NutBucket!

 

[slinetz]

sorry dude i edit , i am the stupid one not you

 

[isekii]

If you want something Palmable I'd get a Sony.

Features you want to look for would be good optical zoom My Sony DCR-PC9 has 10x optical, and a lot of other MiniDV camcorder is 10x as well. So I guess you should be shooting for something higher.

15x ?

Features like Nightshot or equivalent, Steadyshot is mandatory, also nice selection of add on parts including ( light, lens, etc.. ) most of them feature still shots that can be saved on some sort of memory stick or dv tape.
You should look for high resolution still ?

 

[imported_Mike]

since it is digital comcorders your looking for, honestly i would have suggested sony, until panasonic put out their 3CCD seen here, which is pretty bad ass, gives you 3MP still photos as well.

 

[0roo0roo]

oops, you want digital camcorder, not camera.

you know they have hdtv camcorders now. very damn kewl.