Should I buy an HD camcorder or a digital camera with HD video?

My friends and I want to make short films and I was look for any suggestions on any good cameras that can shoot in HD. I noticed a lot of people I know have been filming with a Canon 7D, but way too expensive. I’m looking to spend anything around $ 200. Iwas thinking of getting a Kodak z950. I really want to get a digital camera because the last camcorder I had was too noisy and would be noticable in our movies. Any good suggestions? I need this asap.

Answer by Robert
If you want to take high quality videos (1080p), then you need a camcorder, not just a digital camera. I have used both, trust me, there is a difference. Unless quality isn’t an issue, go for the camcorder.

A noisy camcorder would be from either 1: the tape being written on. or 2: poorly put together lenses that are loud as they focus and zoom. I can’t say I’ve ever had a noisy camcorder problem though.

Here is what I use: Kodak Zi8
It only costs $ 179 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002J9G60S?ie=UTF8&tag=robert0c-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002J9G60S

I actually used the Sony HDR-CX110 HD (cost me $ 600) camcorder for a while but then returned when the quality was barely better than my little Kodak Zi8.

The Kodak Zi8 films in 1080p at 30 fps or 720p at 60 fps (the second one is great for sports or filming while snowboarding).

For short films is a must have over the flip since it has an external mic input and the flip does not. This ALONE makes the Kodak Zi8 worth it. Also, it’s only $ 179 on Amazon. Search YouTube for videos made with the Kodak Zi8 if you want to see the quality for yourself.

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I think I want this camera – Canon SD 780 IS – takes HD video too


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I will be needing an HD camera for my vacation this summer.

It must be really SLIM & COMPACT to slide in my pocket without it being too bulky. I will be on the go and walking around during my little “eurotrip”.

I am just concerned about the overall HD video quality. What would you suggest?

Answer by Jim A
So you want a “pocket toy”. There’s plenty out there but I’d always go with the Canon

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Answer by Petra_au
I’d suggest the SD780 IS…because at least you would also be able to shoot still images. The Flip can’t do that.

Beware, HD movies have very large file sizes (approx. 10mins 53sec per 2GB) so make sure you have plenty of memory card capacity.

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