I am looking to buy within the next couple of days (so quickness is GREATLY appreciated!) a camcorder or video camera. I don't have $800 to spend on one, more like $200-$400 MAX. (sheesh that sounds crazy for me personally) BUT I am hoping to find one in fairly new condition USED to I might be able to get a nicer camera USED rather than a crappier one NEW. (I'll be careful buying used, trust me) Anyways, there are a TON of reviews and such out there, but a lot of them are contradicting, and not very complete, so I am looking for people who OWN a video camera they just love. So please, any advice of a specific camera that you have and love it, (pro's and con's) I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks everyone! Here are some things that I am looking for in 1 for myself:
1.) NightShot is a must
2.) would like for it to be able to take pictures in addition to video
3.) NONE of these pocket/flip camcorders, I want a for REAL one, you know?
4.) Can't be CRAZY expensive
5.) Don't really have a preference as to what it records on (any advice/info on that would be appreciated, as in MiniDV versus Flash Memory, or DVD's whatever. They're all cool with me)
6.) Can be an older model, I don't care, just want it to be durable, not all "fru fru" where I have to baby it or it will shatter.
7.) Want some descent zoom that's for sure
1.) NightShot is a must
2.) would like for it to be able to take pictures in addition to video
3.) NONE of these pocket/flip camcorders, I want a for REAL one, you know?
4.) Can't be CRAZY expensive
5.) Don't really have a preference as to what it records on (any advice/info on that would be appreciated, as in MiniDV versus Flash Memory, or DVD's whatever. They're all cool with me)
6.) Can be an older model, I don't care, just want it to be durable, not all "fru fru" where I have to baby it or it will shatter.
7.) Want some descent zoom that's for sure